Ecstasy is connecting
with the beyond,
the feeling
of more to you than is you,
the knowing
that none of this matters.
It is a brief glimpse
of infinite potential
in an infinitesimal mirror,
an eternal realization
that the blink you seem to be
is a perfect projection
of everything you don’t seem to be,
but are;
the perception of a not
where there is not.
Trail Wood,
3/2/23
The Essence of Ecstasy in Self-Transcendence
Touching the Untouchable: A Journey Beyond the Self
Ecstasy, in its most profound form, is an experience that transcends mere pleasure to touch the very essence of our being. It is a state where the boundaries between the self and the infinite blur, where one encounters the sheer impossibility of existence and, in doing so, glimpses their own boundless potential.
The Journey to Self-Transcendence
The path to experiencing ecstasy involves an inward journey that challenges our perceptions of reality. It is a quest to connect with something far greater than ourselves, to touch the intangible and embrace the paradox of finding the vast within the minute.
The Glimpse of Infinite Potential
Ecstasy offers a fleeting yet profound insight into the infinite potential that resides within us. It is like peering into an infinitesimal mirror and seeing not just the reflection of the self but the entire cosmos staring back. This moment of realization—that what we perceive as our limitations are nothing but illusions—is both liberating and humbling.
The Perfect Projection of the Improbable
In the ecstasy of self-transcendence, we find that our seemingly insignificant existence is, in fact, a perfect projection of everything we believe we are not yet inherently are. It is the understanding that we are not just a part of the universe but that we are the universe in its entirety, experiencing itself subjectively.
Summary
Ecstasy is not just an emotional or physical experience; it is a profound realization of our interconnectedness with all that exists. It reminds us that the essence of our being is far more expansive than we can comprehend. This state of blissful awareness allows us to perceive the beauty of our infinite nature and the illusion of our limitations.
Glossarium
- Ecstasy: A state of overwhelming emotion, often associated with experiencing transcendence or profound connection.
- Self-Transcendence: The act of transcending one’s own individual consciousness, limitations, or personal interests.
- Infinite Potential: The limitless possibilities inherent within the essence of being.
“To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour.” – William Blake
in the heart of a moment, a lifetime,
where whispers of stars and the soul intertwine,
there, in the depth of the cosmic dance,
lies the ecstasy of chance,
a leap beyond the bounds of the mind,
where the self and the infinite are entwined,
in the mirror of existence, so vast,
reflects the future, present, and past,
with every breath, a universe reborn,
in every silence, a love unsworn,
the ecstasy of being, so pure,
a testament to the soul’s allure
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