I get so caught up
in the distractions I label as “other,”
that I forget who I am.
Not that I don’t love my distractions.
I imagine all of them.
The others
don’t exist as distractions
unless I imagine them
as distractions.
I sit in stillness
and realize
that the others
don’t exist at all
unless I imagine them.
I don’t need isolation, though.
I am isolation.
The Ensnarement of Distractions
I get so caught up in the distractions I label as “other,” that I forget who I am. This introspection begins with an acknowledgment of the ease with which we lose ourselves to the myriad distractions surrounding us. These distractions, often externalized as “other,” draw us away from our core, obscuring the essence of our being. It’s a common human experience, where the external world’s allurements cause us to stray from our inner journey.
The Affection for Distractions
Not that I don’t love my distractions. I imagine all of them. Here, there is an acceptance and even an affection for these distractions. It’s an intriguing admission that while distractions may lead us astray, they are also constructs of our imagination, brought into existence by our own minds. This realization brings a layer of responsibility and empowerment, suggesting that if we can create these distractions, we also have the power to dispel them.
The Nonexistence of “Others” Without Perception
The others don’t exist as distractions unless I imagine them as distractions. I sit in stillness and realize that the others don’t exist at all unless I imagine them. This contemplation dives deeper into the nature of distraction and existence itself, proposing that “others”—or distractions—are not inherently distracting. They only assume this role when we perceive them as such. The act of sitting in stillness allows for a profound realization: without our perception and mental engagement, these distractions, these “others,” lose their existence. This insight points to the mind’s power in shaping our reality, emphasizing the subjective nature of our experiences and the illusions we often take for granted.
Embracing Isolation as Self
I don’t need isolation, though. I am isolation. The conclusion of this reflection marks a pivotal shift from seeking isolation as a means to escape distractions to recognizing isolation as an intrinsic part of the self. This statement is not one of resignation but of profound self-awareness and acceptance. It signifies a return to the self, understanding that true peace and clarity come not from external solitude but from an internal realization of one’s own essence. To say “I am isolation” is to acknowledge that the space we often seek outside is already within us, waiting to be recognized and embraced.
This journey from distraction
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