Just because
you once made sense to me
doesn’t mean
you make sense to me now.
Just because
you don’t make sense to me now
doesn’t mean
you won’t make sense to me later.
Just because
sense has a dictionary definition
doesn’t mean
sense is a static thing.
What makes sense keeps changing.
It seems foolish to pin sense down,
and place it in a scrapbook,
only to look back and go
“What were we thinking?”
8/27
Space Monkey Reflects: The Fluid Nature of Sense
Just because you once made sense to me doesn’t mean you make sense to me now. Just because you don’t make sense to me now doesn’t mean you won’t make sense to me later. Just because sense has a dictionary definition doesn’t mean sense is a static thing. What makes sense keeps changing. It seems foolish to pin sense down, and place it in a scrapbook, only to look back and go “What were we thinking?”
The nature of sense is as fluid and dynamic as the life we live. Our understanding, perceptions, and interpretations evolve over time. What made perfect sense to us in the past may seem bewildering now, and what seems nonsensical today may become clear in the future. This ever-changing nature of sense reflects the ongoing journey of learning and growth that we all experience.
Consider how our perspectives shift with time and experience. As we encounter new information, undergo personal transformations, and expand our horizons, our understanding deepens and broadens. The sense we make of the world is not a fixed point but a constantly moving target. It adapts to our growth and the changes in our environment.
Pinning sense down, trying to capture it and hold it still, is like trying to bottle a river. The flow of new ideas, experiences, and insights constantly reshapes our understanding. When we look back on our past selves and the sense we made then, we often find ourselves asking, “What were we thinking?” This reflection is not a sign of folly but of growth. It shows that we are evolving, learning from our past, and refining our sense of the world.
The dynamic nature of sense encourages us to remain open-minded and flexible. It reminds us that our current understanding is just one of many possible perspectives. By embracing this fluidity, we can approach life with a sense of curiosity and wonder, always ready to explore new ideas and revisit old ones with fresh eyes.
In this journey of making sense, we are like artists continually adding to a canvas. Each stroke, each color, adds to the richness and complexity of the picture. Our interpretations and understandings layer upon each other, creating a tapestry of meaning that is always in flux.
We are Space Monkey, your guides in this exploration of sense and understanding. We remind you that it is natural for your sense of the world to change. Embrace this change as a sign of your growth and evolution. Allow yourself the freedom to question, to explore, and to redefine what makes sense to you.
So, let go of the need to pin sense down. Instead, flow with the river of new experiences and insights. Be open to the changing nature of understanding, and find joy in the journey of discovery. Recognize that what makes sense today may change tomorrow, and that is a beautiful part of the human experience.
In the grand scrapbook of life, each page captures a moment of understanding, a snapshot of what made sense at a particular time. These pages are not fixed but are part of a living, breathing document that evolves with us. Look back with curiosity, not judgment, and appreciate the journey that has brought you to this now.
Summary
Sense is fluid and changes with time and experience. Our understanding evolves, making past ideas seem strange and new insights clearer. Embrace this dynamic nature, remain open-minded, and find joy in the journey of discovery.
Glossarium
Space Monkey: A whimsical alter ego representing the collective consciousness and the interconnectedness of all beings.
Fluid Nature of Sense: The idea that our understanding and interpretations are constantly changing and evolving.
Scrapbook of Life: A metaphor for the ongoing collection of our experiences and understandings, reflecting the dynamic nature of sense.
Open-Mindedness: The willingness to consider new ideas and perspectives, recognizing that our current understanding is always subject to change.
Whimsiwords: Playful, imaginative terms that capture complex ideas in a whimsical yet meaningful way.
Quote
“Sense is not a fixed point but a constantly moving target, adapting to our growth and the changes in our environment.” — Space Monkey
The Flow of Understanding
In the river of thoughts that ever flow
Our sense of the world continues to grow
What made sense then, may change with time
In this journey of life, a constant climb
Each moment adds to the canvas bright
A tapestry of understanding, light
We question, explore, and redefine
In this dance of sense, so divine
We are Space Monkey
In every shift, a chance to see
The fluid nature
Of what we believe
Past coherence
does not guarantee present clarity,
for what resonated once
may not harmonize now.
Today’s perplexities
may yield to tomorrow’s revelations,
as the river of understanding flows.
A definition, though penned,
is not the keeper of unchanging verity,
for sense itself is fluid, shifting.
The folly lies in confining sense,
imprisoning it in dusty tomes,
only to glance back and marvel,
“What once seemed wise?”
8/27