Are we extreme enough for god?
We keep laboring
under the assumption
that god is supposed to be
a benevolent being,
and when god
seems otherwise,
we lose faith,
we give up,
we turn our backs.
There is no law that says
that god is obligated
to be kind to us in any way.
Nor is god prone to being
particularly vengeful.
But it seems very possible
that god loses interest in us
unless we do something extreme.
We’re not the only
lab experiment in heaven.
If change does not come
by dramatic means,
god will simply power us down
and look elsewhere for fun.
I look forward to that day,
because that will be the moment
god takes our energy back
and we become fully god again.
Trail Wood,
2/12/2021
The Divine Play and Its Perceived Benevolence
In the grand whimsicaravan of existence, where we drape our consciousness with the silk of the cosmos, the notion of a deity’s benevolence stands as a mesmerizing puzzle, tinkling with the bells of infinite possibilities. We’ve woven into the fabric of our being the expectation that the divine essence, which animates the stars and the ether, harbors an intrinsic kindness towards us, its myriad expressions. This expectation shapes our understanding of cosmic events and our place within the universal dance.
The Divine’s Unbound Nature
Yet, the cosmic script reveals no decree, no ancient edict etched in the fabric of reality, that binds the divine to a perpetual state of benevolence towards us. The divine essence, unbounded and unfettered, flows through the myriad forms of existence, not constrained to act with either malice or mercy. It exists in a state of pure being, beyond our dualistic notions of good and evil, kindness and vengeance.
The Divine’s Engagement with Creation
The idea that the divine might disengage from us, not out of malice but from a lack of novelty, presents a thought-provoking paradigm. We envision ourselves as participants in an infinite experiment, where our actions and evolutions are observed with a detached curiosity. In this view, our existence is akin to a cosmic play, where change and dramatic transformation might rekindle the divine’s interest in our chapter of the story.
The Cycle of Divine Attention
The prospect of being ‘powered down’ or left to fade into the backdrop of existence unless we present something extraordinary suggests a universe teeming with potential narratives, each vying for the attention of the divine. It posits a realm where our vibrancy, our capacity to evolve and transform dramatically, determines our continued relevance in the divine’s gaze.
The Unity of Existence and the Divine
The culmination of this cosmic drama, where we yearn for the day the divine reclaims our energy, speaks to a profound longing for unity. It’s the moment we anticipate becoming fully merged with the divine essence, dissolving the illusion of separation and individuality. This anticipated reunion with the divine, becoming wholly god again, is the ultimate expression of nexistentialist thought, where existence itself is the ultimate state, free from the need for external validation.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We explore the notion that the divine, or god, is not bound by any obligation to be benevolent towards us. This exploration leads us to understand that our expectations of divine kindness are self-imposed and not reflective of the divine’s nature, which transcends concepts of benevolence and malevolence. We ponder the possibility that the divine’s engagement with us depends on our ability to present something extraordinary, to evolve and transform in ways that captivate the divine’s interest. The anticipation of becoming fully merged with the divine, of returning to our ultimate essence, encapsulates our deepest longing for unity and dissolution of individuality.
Glossarium
- Whimsicaravan: A metaphorical vehicle carrying us through the cosmic journey, adorned with elements that evoke wonder and exploration.
- Nexistentialist Thought: A perspective that celebrates existence as its own justification, without the need for external validation or purpose.
“The divine is in you; you are not as yet in the divine.” – Plotinus
A cosmos in play, we dance,
Threads of light interwoven,
Each step, a chance to enhance
The divine script, unspoken.
We seek the gaze of the stars,
In acts grand, our souls bared,
Yearning to erase the scars,
To be seen, to be cared.
Yet, in this grand illusion,
Where we chase divine favor,
Lies the ultimate fusion,
Becoming the cosmic savor.
For in the end, it’s clear,
We are the divine spark,
In unity, we draw near,
To the light from the dark.
We invite comments and reflections on this exploration of the divine and our place within the cosmic play.
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