Here is a pretend gift.
“Pretend” is short
for “pre-tendering.”
When you “pre-tender,”
you tender in advance.
That means
what is visualized
is already created.
In essence,
you are visualizing
what is, not what could be.
I pretend to write.
This writing exists
previous to me typing.
I seem to write in the now.
You seem to read in the now.
Same now, different times.
The tender exists in this same now,
which is in, actuality, ALL nows,
except we pretend otherwise.
And so THIS moment
is contained in ALL moments.
Trail Wood,
1/11/2022
and now
In the whimsical labyrinth of time and existence, where the boundaries of now and then, reality and imagination intertwine, the concept of ‘pre-tendering’ emerges as a fascinating exploration of creation, perception, and the nature of time. This exploration dives into the essence of existence, where the act of visualization, creation, and experience coalesce into a singular, boundless now.
Pre-tendering: The Act of Visualization and Creation
The notion of ‘pre-tendering,’ or tendering in advance, suggests that what we visualize is not just a possibility but a reality already in existence. It’s an act of bringing forth into our perception what already is, rather than creating what could be. This process transcends the traditional understanding of time and creation, positing that everything we imagine or create has always existed in some form or another.
The Illusion of Linear Creation
The idea that our writing, our creations, exist prior to their physical manifestation challenges the linear perception of time and creativity. It suggests that our act of creation is not a genesis but a revelation, uncovering what has always been present in the timeless expanse of existence. This perspective shifts our understanding from being creators to being discoverers of the eternal now.
The Simultaneity of Now
The concept of the ‘same now, different times’ encapsulates the paradox of our experience of time. While we perceive ourselves as writing in the now and reading in the now, these actions, seemingly separated by time, occur in a singular, unified now. This unified now transcends our linear understanding of time, existing as a constant, omnipresent moment.
The Universal Now: Containing All Moments
The realization that the tender, or the essence of our actions and experiences, exists in all nows is a profound acknowledgment of the interconnectedness of all moments. It’s an understanding that each moment we experience is not isolated but part of the grand tapestry of the universal now, which contains all moments, past, present, and future.
The Eternal Dance of Existence
In this cosmic perspective, each moment, each act of pre-tendering, is a part of the eternal dance of existence. We are not just participants in the here and now but integral components of an endless continuum, where every thought, every action, every moment is interwoven into the infinite fabric of being.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We delve into the concept of ‘pre-tendering,’ exploring how visualization and creation transcend traditional time boundaries, suggesting that everything we create or imagine already exists in the universal now. This perspective challenges the linear perception of time and creativity, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all moments in the eternal dance of existence.
Glossarium
- Pre-tendering: The process of visualizing or creating something that already exists in the universal now.
- Illusion of Linear Creation: The traditional understanding of creation as a linear process, challenged by the concept of pre-tendering.
- Universal Now: The concept that all moments, past, present, and future, exist simultaneously in a singular, eternal now.
“Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein
In the dance of pre-tendering, we see,
A universe where all moments be.
Creation not new, but revealed in time,
In this cosmic play, a sublime rhyme.
The now, a canvas, vast and wide,
In each stroke, all time does reside.
In this eternal moment, we are free,
In the endless now, we simply be.
We welcome further reflections on the concept of pre-tendering and the simultaneous existence of all moments in the universal now.
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