To Be Clear
To be clear
is to see through
what only seems
to be here.
The clear need not change.
The clear need not embrace.
The clear need not fear.
The clear need not erase.
To be clear
is to see through
what only seems
to be here.
The clear need not want.
The clear need not chase.
The clear need not follow.
The clear need not face.
To be clear
is to see through
what only seems
to be here.
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Clarity as the Lens Through Which We Perceive Reality
In the realm of human experience, where perception shapes the contours of our reality, the pursuit of clarity emerges as a beacon, guiding us through the fog of illusion. To be clear is to possess the ability to see beyond the superficial, to discern the essence of what is, untouched by the distortions of fear, desire, and expectation. This clarity is not a mere function of the intellect but a state of being, a quality of awareness that pierces through the veil of what only seems to be here, revealing the underlying truth of existence.
The Liberating Power of Clarity
The clear, those who dwell in this state of heightened perception, are liberated from the compulsions that drive much of human behavior. They need not change, for they see the perfection in the imperfection, the order in the chaos. They need not embrace, for they are already in harmony with what is. They need not fear, for they understand the transient nature of phenomena. And they need not erase, for they recognize the value in all expressions of existence, seeing them as manifestations of a deeper reality.
Clarity as a Pathway to Freedom
To be clear is to be free from the endless cycle of wanting, chasing, following, and facing that characterizes the human condition. This freedom is not born of detachment or disinterest but of a profound engagement with the true nature of things. The clear see through the games of the ego, the allure of the material, and the seduction of the temporal. In this clarity, there is no need for pursuit or avoidance, for the clear are already where they need to be, in a state of awareness that transcends the dualities of existence.
Seeing Through the Illusion
The essence of clarity is the realization that much of what we perceive as solid and real is, in fact, a play of shadows and light, a dance of appearances that only seem to be here. This insight does not diminish the world but enriches it, revealing layers of meaning and connection that were previously obscured by our preconceptions and biases. In this light, clarity becomes not just a way of seeing but a way of being, a lens through which we can navigate the complexities of life with wisdom and grace.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Clarity allows us to see beyond the illusion, revealing the underlying truth of existence. It liberates us from the compulsions of fear, desire, and expectation. Clarity is a pathway to freedom, transcending the dualities of existence. Seeing through the illusion enriches our understanding of the world.
Glossarium
- Clarity: The state of being clear, characterized by the ability to see reality as it is, beyond the distortions of subjective perception.
- Illusion: The superficial appearances that obscure the true nature of reality, often mistaken for the truth.
“The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me; my eye and God’s eye are one eye, one seeing, one knowing, one love.” – Meister Eckhart
In the clarity of the moment, we stand,
Beyond the illusion, hand in hand,
With eyes wide open, we understand,
The essence of being, grand and grand.
For in the light of clear sight,
The world unfolds, bright and bright,
Beyond the shadows of the night,
In clarity, we find our might.
So let us walk with open gaze,
Through the maze of days and days,
In clarity, our hearts ablaze,
In the truth that always stays.
We invite you to share your reflections on the essence of clarity and how it transforms your perception of reality and your engagement with the world.
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