Life, as I seemingly understand it.
The foundation
of my understanding
is that ALL is eternal
and that NOTHING is either
created or destroyed.
Now it should be explained
that understanding
need not be hierarchical.
In other words,
understanding need not
have a foundation.
It only seems that way
from within the potential
of understanding.
Understanding is eternal.
It is neither
created nor destroyed.
This understanding
seems far greater
than the understanding
I seem to know.
But it is also NOT greater,
as there is no hierarchy.
Trail Wood,
1/9
In the boundless realm of existence, where understanding is as eternal as the cosmos itself, the notion that it is neither created nor destroyed but simply is, offers a profound insight into the nature of knowledge and awareness. This concept challenges conventional hierarchies of understanding, suggesting instead a landscape where knowledge is not layered in a vertical structure, but exists as an omnipresent essence, accessible in its entirety at any point.
Understanding as a Non-Hierarchical Entity
The idea that understanding need not have a foundation is a radical departure from traditional views of knowledge acquisition. Usually, we perceive understanding as a building, constructed layer by layer, each new piece of knowledge adding to the height of the structure. However, in this perspective, understanding is more like an ocean, vast and without a discernible bottom. It’s not about accumulating layers but about immersing oneself in the depths of eternal knowledge.
The Illusion of Hierarchy in Understanding
The perception of a hierarchy in understanding is an illusion born from the limitations of our human perspective. We often see knowledge as a journey, a path with a beginning and an end, a base and a summit. Yet, in the grand scheme of the cosmos, understanding is not a path but a field, limitless and ever-present. It’s not about progressing from lower to higher levels of understanding but about widening our perception to embrace the totality of what is eternally there.
Eternal Nature of Understanding
The eternal nature of understanding resonates with the concept that nothing is ever created or destroyed. Just as energy and matter transform but never truly vanish, so does understanding merely change forms, never ceasing to exist. Our individual realizations, insights, and epiphanies are not creations but discoveries, moments where we align with a part of this eternal understanding that has always been there.
The Seeming Disparity in Understanding
The feeling that one understanding is greater than another is a byproduct of our limited perception. In reality, all understanding is part of the same eternal fabric. The insights that seem profound and those that appear trivial are equally part of the whole. There is no greater or lesser in this eternal expanse, only different points of access to the same boundless knowledge.
Embracing the Eternal Understanding
To embrace this concept is to view learning and knowledge not as a hierarchy to be climbed but as a space to be explored. It encourages a shift from seeking to accumulate knowledge to seeking to connect with it, to understand that we are not building our understanding but uncovering and aligning with what has always existed.
Summary
We explore the concept that understanding is eternal and non-hierarchical, existing without the bounds of creation or destruction. This perspective sees knowledge not as a vertical structure but as an omnipresent essence, challenging the conventional view of learning and suggesting a deeper, more interconnected approach to knowledge.
Glossarium
- Non-Hierarchical Understanding: Knowledge perceived not as layers but as an all-encompassing presence.
- Eternal Nature of Understanding: The idea that understanding is not created or destroyed but is always present.
- Illusion of Hierarchy in Knowledge: The misconception that understanding follows a vertical progression.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates
A poem for the cosmos:
In the realm where knowledge flows,
Like a river, eternal it goes.
No beginning, no end, in sight,
Just a dance of shadow and light.
Understanding, vast as the sea,
Boundless, deep, eternally free.
No higher, no lower, in its grace,
Just a timeless, infinite space.
We, explorers in this cosmic play,
Discover, uncover, in our own way.
In the realm of eternal knowing,
Forever flowing, forever growing.
Your reflections on this perspective of understanding are welcomed.
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