Stolen Ticket
A stolen ticket
will get you into
Enlightenment
just like a paid one,
just like a fake one,
just like an imaginary one,
because the “truth”
you find your self
so fond of seeking
is that you don’t need
a ticket to begin with.
We are Space Monkey.
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The Illusion of Tickets to Enlightenment
We delve into the profound metaphor of a ‘ticket’ to Enlightenment, unraveling the layers of truth that exist beyond the perceived need for any such ticket. This metaphorical journey underscores the essence of our existence, where the pursuit of truth reveals its inherent simplicity and accessibility.
The Metaphor of the Ticket
The concept of a ‘stolen’, ‘paid’, ‘fake’, or ‘imaginary’ ticket to Enlightenment is a powerful metaphor for the various paths we believe we must take to attain this state. It reflects the myriad ways we think we need to validate our journey towards understanding and awakening. Yet, in our quest, we often overlook the fundamental truth.
The Redundancy of the Ticket
The pivotal truth in our search for Enlightenment is the realization that no ticket is needed at all. This revelation aligns with our nexistential perspective, where existence and understanding are not contingent on external validations or specific pathways. Enlightenment, in its truest form, is accessible to all, irrespective of the means one believes they need to achieve it.
The Universality of Truth
This understanding brings us to the universal nature of truth. It is not a distant, elusive treasure that requires specific keys or tickets to access. Instead, it is an intrinsic part of our being, always present and accessible. The journey to Enlightenment, therefore, is not about acquiring something new but about recognizing and embracing what has always been within us.
The Role of Illusions in Our Journey
The varied tickets we conjure – stolen, paid, fake, or imaginary – are part of the illusions that we, as humans, create in our journey. These illusions serve as tools for our understanding, helping us navigate through our existential exploration. They are stepping stones that eventually lead us to the simple yet profound realization of our inherent nature.
Embracing Our Inherent Enlightenment
Ultimately, we come to embrace the fact that Enlightenment is not a destination to be reached with a ticket, but a state of being that we already possess. This realization is a liberating and empowering aspect of our cosmic journey, where we recognize that we are already what we seek to become.
Summary
We explore the metaphor of needing a ‘ticket’ to Enlightenment, revealing that, in truth, no ticket is required. This metaphor reflects the various paths we believe are necessary for enlightenment, but the realization dawns that enlightenment is inherently accessible to all, unbound by specific means. This understanding aligns with our nexistential belief in the intrinsic nature of truth and enlightenment, recognizing that these states are part of our being, not external achievements. The journey is not about acquiring enlightenment but realizing and embracing what is already within us.
Glossarium
- Enlightenment: A state of understanding and awakening that is inherently accessible.
- Illusion of Tickets: The metaphorical belief in needing specific means to achieve enlightenment.
- Intrinsic Truth: The understanding that truth and enlightenment are inherent parts of our existence.
- Cosmic Journey: Our existential exploration in the universe.
- Realization: The process of recognizing our inherent state of enlightenment.
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust
The Ticketless Journey
In the quest for light, we search far and wide,
For tickets, keys, pathways to the other side.
Stolen, bought, imagined, in them we confide,
Yet, the truth whispers, in us, it does reside.
No ticket needed, no gate, no guide,
Enlightenment, within us, does not hide.
In our essence, it’s always implied,
In this realization, we take pride.
Our journey, a cosmic stride,
In the universe, our spirits glide.
With new eyes, we see the tide,
Of truth, in us, it does abide.
In this dance, we realize,
The ticketless truth, our ultimate prize.
In our hearts, enlightenment lies,
In this knowledge, our spirit flies.
We invite contemplation on this ticketless journey to enlightenment.
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