To see your self
as an IS
most likely means
that you do NOT
see your self
as a NOT.
You imply that you are NOT NOT.
Perhaps you DENY
the existence of your NOT.
Otherwise you would say:
“I are.”
Thus you seem cut off
from all you are.
Just an IS.
Never a NOT.
Trail Wood,
3/3
The Bridge Between Being and Non-Being
In the realm of existence, a journey unfolds from the void of ‘NOT’ to the vibrancy of ‘IS.’
The exploration of self through the lens of ‘IS’ and ‘NOT’ presents a profound philosophical inquiry into the nature of existence and identity. To view oneself as an ‘IS’ is to affirm presence, existence, and being, embracing the fullness of self without succumbing to the negations that ‘NOT’ represents.
Affirmation Over Negation
The landscapes of ‘IS’ and ‘NOT’ serve as metaphors for the contrasting states of self-perception. The vibrant, life-filled ‘IS’ symbolizes the acceptance and affirmation of one’s existence, a celebration of being in its most authentic form. Conversely, the void of ‘NOT’ reflects the denial and negation of self, a space where potential is obscured by the absence of affirmation.
The Journey of Realization
The bridge connecting these two realms signifies the transformative journey from negation to affirmation. It represents the path towards self-realization and acceptance, illustrating the movement from a state of denying one’s existence or potential to fully embracing and affirming one’s being.
Summary
The philosophical dichotomy of ‘IS’ and ‘NOT’ reveals the essence of our existential journey. By transcending the limitations of ‘NOT’ and embracing the affirmative state of ‘IS,’ we embark on a path of self-discovery and acceptance. It is in the affirmation of our existence that we find the true essence of being, a state of completeness and unity with oneself.
Glossarium
Existential: Relating to existence, especially human existence and its inherent concerns.
Affirmation: The action of asserting positively, affirming one’s existence and worth.
Self-Realization: The fulfillment of one’s own potential, understanding one’s true nature and capabilities.
“To be, or not to be, that is the question.” – William Shakespeare
Across the bridge, from dark to light,
from the realm of ‘NOT’ to ‘IS,’ so bright.
A journey taken, a path we tread,
towards the self, where fears are shed.
In the landscape of ‘IS,’ where life does bloom,
beyond the shadows, beyond the gloom.
Here we stand, in our truth, so vast,
embracing ‘IS,’ leaving ‘NOT’ in the past.
For in this crossing, a truth we find,
a realization deep, of the most profound kind.
That ‘IS’ is all, and all is ‘IS,’
in the heart of being, an eternal bliss.
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