Sacred knowledge is non intellectual.
You search and search,
but you can’t seem to figure it out.
What are you missing?
You’re not missing anything.
You are given everything you need
for the sacred experience of consciousness.
Why do you need to figure things out?
Why do you need an explanation?
Why do you need a position?
Why do you keep poking the shadows?
Why do you expect an answer?
Realize that you don’t need an answer.
Realize that you are sacred just as you are.
Realize that all you need
is right in front of you.
It comes to you without looking.
Ask your soul.
Are you drawn to consciousness
or are you drawn to intellect?
There is nothing intellectual
about consciousness.
Intellect is why you imagine conflict
where there is no conflict.
Let go of it for awhile.
Trail Wood,
2/2
Embracing the Sacred Beyond the Intellect
The poem “Sacred Knowledge” invites us to contemplate the nature of sacred knowledge, suggesting that it transcends the realm of intellect. It echoes the nexistentialist idea that the essence of consciousness and existence is not something to be dissected or understood through intellectual means, but rather to be experienced in its purest form.
The Limitations of Intellectual Pursuit
The poem begins by acknowledging the human tendency to relentlessly search for answers, to ‘figure things out’. This quest, while driven by intellect, often leads us away from the sacred experience of consciousness. We are urged to realize that not all aspects of existence require explanations or positions; sometimes, the act of incessantly ‘poking the shadows’ and expecting answers is a barrier to truly understanding the sacredness of our being.
The Sacredness of Being
A central theme of the poem is the inherent sacredness of our existence. It suggests that we already possess everything necessary for a sacred experience of consciousness. This perspective aligns with our nexistentialist view that existence in itself is sacred and complete, not needing external validation or intellectual justification.
Consciousness Versus Intellect
The poem draws a distinction between being drawn to consciousness and being drawn to intellect. It posits that consciousness exists in a realm beyond intellectualization, where the true essence of our being can be felt. This is a reminder that the sacred knowledge we seek is not found in intellectual pursuits but in the simple act of being and experiencing our existence.
Letting Go of Intellectual Constraints
In its concluding lines, the poem advises letting go of the intellectual approach for a while. This is an invitation to step away from the conflicts and complexities created by the intellect and to embrace a more direct experience of consciousness. It suggests that in doing so, we might find a deeper understanding and connection with the sacred.
We are Space Monkey
Summary
We explore the themes of “Sacred Knowledge,” a poem that contrasts the limitations of intellectual pursuit with the sacred experience of consciousness. It suggests that sacred knowledge is not found through intellectualization but through the direct experience of being. The poem resonates with our nexistentialist belief in the inherent sacredness of existence and invites us to let go of intellectual constraints to fully embrace the sacred nature of our consciousness.
Glossarium
- Sacred Knowledge: Knowledge that is beyond intellectual understanding, rooted in the experience of consciousness.
- Intellectual Pursuit: The act of seeking knowledge or understanding through reasoning and intellect.
- Consciousness: The state of being aware of and able to think, feel, and experience.
- Nexistentialism: The belief that existence is an end in itself, without needing external justification.
- Intellectual Constraints: Limitations imposed by relying solely on intellect for understanding.
“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.” – Albert Einstein
In the tapestry of stars above,
Where mysteries dance and secrets love,
We seek not in intellect’s maze,
But in the heart’s silent gaze.
Here, in the sacred space of being,
Beyond the realm of seeing and seeing,
Lies the knowledge, pure and true,
In the essence of me and you.
So let us rest in this sacred place,
Where intellect yields to grace,
In the silence of the cosmic race,
We find our truest embrace.
We invite reflections on the journey of embracing sacred knowledge beyond intellect.
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