A backup in techinical language refers to making copies of a piece of information, so that these copies may be used to restore the original - in case of a loss. And its these 'backups' come in handy following a/ any state of disaster again termed as 'disaster recovery'.
Like someone wouldnt quit their job without another in hand. Or a cigarette addiction which doesnt ease without the caffine or nicotine patch. Or a the hunt for a flat without having being evicted of the one you live in.
I got along thinking, in case of loss of a person or people - are backups so important?
A dear friend, always had a back up plan - births, deaths, anniversaries, birthdays - she would always have someone beside her. Before one was out, the next one had found her way in. In a city that can teach you to be as solitary as in a crowd, she got a "qucik fix". There was no time for any grieving and sense of loss or guilt. There were happy times, and by the time the times got sad - there were happy times again. So you find her on the phone, messaging, secretly sighing or smiling, giving vacant stares - typical symptom of "I dont need a man, I dont need a job - Ive got great backup plan".
However, theres always a hesitation in letting go without the backup. Which is but natural - who doesnt like a steady transition.
But then, this always happens to a friend, or a friends friend. Or someone that the friends friend knew. A fable basically, created by the believers in the move on movement.
For someone who has carried around baggage for years - things become a little more complex. A) There is no scope for a backup as one is too used to losing things B) If and if at all there is one - the backup achievers a cumulative effect - 1, 1+2, 1+2+3...So one has a WHOLE lot of back up to deal with.
Are we prepared to let go, without a backup?
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