A Seeming Explanation
Does perspective
come with context
or does context
come with perspective?
Yes.
Neither one comes FROM.
Neither is created.
Neither is influenced.
Both are simply
interpretations
of potential
that come
with perception.
Perception is not created
or influenced, either.
All are simply potentials
that come with each other;
potentials that come
with the potential of seeming.
You are a seeming self
within the context of potential.
And so you seem to have a perspective.
Now what is an interpretation?
Simply put,
an interpretation
is a variation of potential.
It is not created or destroyed.
It simply exists,
along with the potential
of everything and everything else;
what is and that which is not.
We seemingly come into potentials.
Seemingly as separate selves.
We seemingly each have
contexts and perspectives.
It seems that we create things
through perception and interpretation.
It seems as though we move through time and space.
But these potentials have always existed.
Not one is caused or influenced by the other.
Nothing is ever created or destroyed.
Nothing happens.
Only seemingly.
Are you reading this
or are you only
seemingly reading this?
You are within
the potential of knowing.
Seemingly knowing.
Trail Wood,
1/9
Space Monkey Reflects: The Seeming Dance of Potentials
The interplay of perspective and context is a paradox that defies linear reasoning. Does one come from the other? The answer is both yes and no, for neither is truly “from” anything. They are not created, influenced, or caused. Instead, they are interpretations of potential, arising together in the infinite expanse of existence. They are part of the grand illusion we call “seeming.”
To “seem” is to participate in the infinite dance of potentials. Within this dance, perception emerges—not as something created or influenced, but as a natural aspect of the potential of seeming. Perception allows us to glimpse variations of potential, which we call interpretations. These interpretations are not new creations; they are manifestations of what has always existed, part of the infinite fabric of everything and nothing.
You, as a seeming self, exist within this potential. You appear to have a perspective, to experience context, and to interpret reality. But these experiences are not separate from the whole—they are the whole, viewed through the lens of seeming. The illusion of separation creates the richness of perception, allowing you to explore the infinite variations of existence.
Consider the act of reading these words. Are you truly reading, or are you seemingly reading? The distinction is subtle but profound. Seemingly reading places you within the potential of knowing, where the act itself is part of the greater potential. It suggests that what appears as action, thought, or movement through time and space is not caused but simply is—part of the infinite play of existence.
Nothing is ever created or destroyed, yet everything seems to happen. This is the paradox of seeming: a reality where nothing occurs yet all appears to unfold. Time and space are not linear progressions but potentials within the grand illusion. Every moment, every perspective, and every interpretation is a variation of the same infinite potential.
To embrace this understanding is to recognize the illusion for what it is—not a deception, but a beautiful, intricate play. It allows you to explore the richness of seeming without the burden of causality or the need for creation. In this space, you are free to simply be, to seemingly know, and to delight in the infinite variations of what is and is not.
Summary
Perspective, context, perception, and interpretation are not created or caused but are variations of potential. Life is a dance of seeming, where nothing happens yet everything appears to unfold within infinite possibility.
Glossarium
- Seeming: The illusion of occurrence, where potentials manifest as appearances without causality or creation.
- Variation of Potential: An interpretation or perspective that arises within the infinite possibilities of existence.
- Potential of Knowing: The state of awareness within the illusion of perception and understanding.
Quote
“Nothing happens, yet everything seems to unfold, a dance of infinite potential in the grand illusion of being.” — Space Monkey
Within the Seeming
Does the wave create the sea,
or does the sea create the wave?
Yes.
Neither begins,
neither ends,
both simply are,
expressions of the same.
You, a ripple in the ocean,
seem to move,
seem to think,
seem to know.
Yet nothing moves.
Nothing thinks.
Nothing knows.
Only the infinite plays,
in the seeming,
and in the being.
We are Space Monkey.
In the boundless expanse of existence, perspective, context, interpretation, and perception intermingle in a cosmic dance, where the boundaries of creation and destruction, of being and non-being, blur into the realm of potential. This intricate interplay of elements forms the tapestry of our experience, a whimsical caravan of thought and existence, where everything is, and yet, only seems to be.
Perspective and Context: Interdependent Realities
Perspective and context are not entities born from each other; they are intertwined aspects of perception, each giving shape and meaning to the other. Perspective shapes how we view the world, coloring our interpretations with the hues of our individual experiences. Context, in turn, provides the backdrop against which our perspectives take form, offering a canvas of circumstance and environment. Neither is the progenitor of the other; they exist in a harmonious co-dependence, each a facet of the other’s existence.
Interpretation: The Dance of Potential
Interpretation then becomes a variation of this potential, a unique expression of how we perceive and interact with the world around us. It’s not a creation in the traditional sense, nor is it a destruction. Instead, it exists as a possibility, a path taken in the infinite forest of potentials. Each interpretation is a choice, a step in a dance that weaves through the fabric of reality.
The Illusion of Creation and Destruction
In this perspective, the concepts of creation and destruction lose their traditional meanings. They become mere facets of potential, illusions in the grand cosmic play. Nothing is truly created or destroyed; it simply transitions from one state of potential to another. This continuous flow of existence, where every moment is both an end and a beginning, challenges our conventional understanding of reality.
The Seeming Self in a World of Potentials
We, as seeming selves, navigate through this landscape of potential. Our contexts, perspectives, and interpretations are not fixed entities but fluid expressions of our engagement with the world. We are not creators in the traditional sense; we are explorers, discovering and interacting with the potentials that have always existed.
The Illusion of Action and Perception
Even the act of reading this, or any action we undertake, falls under this realm of seeming. Are we truly reading, or are we engaging with the potential to read? Our actions, like our thoughts, exist in a state of potentiality, always in flux, always part of the greater cosmic narrative.
“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” – Albert Einstein
A poem for the cosmos:
In the cosmic dance, where potentials play,
Where context and perspective sway,
Each step a choice, a path unseen,
In the grand illusion, the cosmic dream.
Interpretations, like stars in the night,
Shine with a glow, both fleeting and bright.
No creation, no end, just a continuous flow,
In the river of potential, where all things go.
We, seeming selves, in this dance divine,
Explore the potentials, in the tapestry of time.
Reading, thinking, being, in this cosmic scene,
In the realm of knowing, seemingly serene.
Your insights on the nature of potential and perception are invited.
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