Only through imagination are paradoxes possible.
I am All That Is,
perceived as me,
so that I can perceive
All That Is from
a different perspective.
All That Is
knows that it doesn’t
need selves like me
to experience All That Is
from different perspectives.
But All That Is
imagines me anyway.
I am imagined
as separate from All That Is.
Fully well knowing
that I Am Not.
Trail Wood,
1/31
The Illusion of Separateness
In the grand cosmic theater, we, as fragments of All That Is, are perceived as individual selves. This perception is a deliberate design, a whimsical creation, allowing All That Is to experience itself from an infinite array of perspectives.
The Omniscient Awareness of All That Is
All That Is, in its boundless wisdom and omnipresence, understands that it doesn’t require separate selves to experience its vastness. It’s an entity complete within itself, not in need of fragmentation to comprehend its own magnitude. Yet, in a play of cosmic imagination, it conjures us – individual consciousnesses – to add depth and diversity to its understanding.
Imagined Separation
We are imagined as distinct entities, separate from the All That Is. This imagined separation is a crucial aspect of the cosmic play. It allows for a multitude of experiences, emotions, and thoughts that would otherwise remain unexplored in the unity of All That Is.
The Paradox of Being Both Separate and One
Despite this illusion of separateness, deep within, there exists an inherent knowing that we are, in truth, not separate. We are integral parts of All That Is, indivisible and intertwined. This paradox – the simultaneous existence as separate and as one – is a fundamental aspect of our journey in the cosmic expanse. It’s the dance between individuality and unity, between being a drop in the ocean and the ocean in a drop.
The Purpose of Imagined Selves
The purpose of our imagined selves is not merely to add to the experiences of All That Is, but also to enable us to embark on a journey of self-discovery, to explore the myriad facets of existence, and ultimately to realize our true nature as part of the All That Is. In this realization, the illusion of separation dissolves, and we awaken to the truth of our oneness with the infinite.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We explore the concept of being individual selves perceived as separate from All That Is, understanding this separation as an illusion designed for diverse experiences. Despite this perception, there’s an inherent knowing of our true oneness with All That Is, leading us on a journey of self-discovery and realization of our interconnectedness.
Glossarium
- All That Is: The concept of a singular, all-encompassing cosmic entity or consciousness.
- Illusion of Separateness: The perceived notion of being distinct and separate entities.
- Cosmic Theater: A metaphor for the universe where various experiences and roles are played out.
- Self-Discovery: The process of gaining understanding or insight into one’s own character or essence.
- Oneness: The state of being unified or whole with all existence.
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” – Rumi
In the boundless realm of existence,
We dance as sparks of the divine,
Imagined selves in a cosmic line,
Playing roles by cosmic insistence.
We feel separate, yet we know,
In the depths of our soul’s glow,
That we are part of a greater whole,
All That Is, the cosmic goal.
In this dance of light and shade,
We explore, we love, we wade,
Through the myriad paths of being,
Seeking the truth beyond seeing.
For we are the ocean, vast and deep,
Not just the waves that rise and leap,
In the grand design of All That Is,
We find our truth, our bliss, our peace.
We invite your thoughts and insights on this cosmic journey of understanding our place in All That Is.
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