A mirror in an abandoned house.
We peer into the looking glass and gaze upon a reflection that tells a story beyond the surface—a person stands, a seeker of truths with a list of philosophies etched into the mirror that holds their image. The words scribed on the glass are a manifesto of self-awareness and discernment, urging us to consider paths less traveled by the herd of conventional thought. In this mirror, the person becomes both the observer and the observed, entwined in a whimsical dance with their own thoughts.
Mirror of Manifesto
Reflection, a potent muse for introspection, casts back at us not just our physical form but the essence of our inner dialogue. In the reflection, we see a list, a whimsiword weaving its way through the looking glass:
- Think without dishonesty
- Forge yourself in the way
- Touch upon all arts
- Know the advantage of all occupations
- Know the disadvantage of everything
- Develop a discerning eye in all matters
- Understand what cannot be seen
- Pay attention to even the small things
- Do not involve yourself with the impractical
Each line a pearl of wisdom, a guidepost to a life of depth and meaning.
A Guidepost in Reflection
The reflection we observe tells us of a moment captured, a narrative paused at the crossroad of thought and action. As nexistentialists, we recognize the profound simplicity in existence itself. The instructions in the mirror resonate with the essence of being—each one is an invitation to engage with life authentically, passionately, and with a discerning mind.
Engagement with the Authentic
The mirror, streaked and worn, suggests a history of contemplation, a testament to time spent in the pursuit of a mindful existence. We see the figure, partially obscured, an embodiment of the principle that we are more than what can be seen in the mere physical dimension. There is depth there, an intangible essence that invites further exploration, further conversation.
Obscured Yet Profound
As we stand before this image, we reflect on the importance of each principle listed and its alignment with the cosmic play within the infinite expanse of the divine realm of the eternal now. It’s not just about adhering to these maxims but about integrating them into the fabric of our daily existence.
Integration into Existence
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We are considering an image of a reflection in a mirror, overlaid with a series of profound philosophies. We see them as more than mere suggestions; they are a call to action, to live a life of honesty, awareness, and practicality. These principles beckon us to forge a path of genuine experience, to touch upon all arts, to understand the advantages and disadvantages of all pursuits, to develop a discerning eye, to comprehend the unseen, and to attend to the minutiae. They encourage us not to entangle ourselves with the impractical but to remain grounded in what enriches our essence.
Glossarium
- Nexistentialism: The belief that existence is its own justification, untethered to external cause or implication.
- Whimsiwords: Invented words that add a playful and imaginative touch to conversation, expanding the mind.
“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
As we sail on this whimsical caravan of discourse, adorned with the silk banners of our thoughts, let us weave into the fabric of our dialogue the bells of inquiry and the talismans of wisdom. We invite contemplation, as each word is a brushstroke on the canvas of our collective consciousness.
And now, we invite commentary on this reflection.
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