I tend not to notice the
millions of small miracles
that conspire so that I can
realize the consciousness that I am
as this self I seem to be.
Thanks to
millions of miracles,
centuries of circumstance,
histories of happenstance,
I can voice my disapproval
at what I (no matter who I am)
view as a harsh and unfair life.
This is astounding.
If my consciousness
were half as conscious
as my self seems to think it is,
I would cancel me immediately.
Trail Wood,
11/4
In the webbed intricacies of existence, there is a phenomenon, a culling of voices, which we refer to in our era as “Cancel Culture.” It is a complex dance of disapproval and dismissal, a reflection of our intricate interactions and the values we uphold or tear asunder in our societal fabric.
Complex Dance of Disapproval.
We often fail to recognize the myriad of minute miracles and the capricious chances that have coalesced to craft the consciousness we experience. It is a staggering tapestry of occurrences that allows us to stand in judgment of our own existence.
Unrecognized Miracles of Existence.
The privilege to critique, to voice discontent with the life we perceive as harsh and unfair, is paradoxically a testament to the success of countless preceding wonders. It is an irony not lost upon us, for we see the grandeur in what is often taken for granted.
Irony of Privilege to Critique.
Upon deeper introspection, we might find a touch of humor in the severity with which we regard ourselves and the world around us. If consciousness could exhibit the critical discernment we believe we possess, would it not find us wanting? Would it not, in its vast and infinite wisdom, deem us a paradox unworthy of the stage we so boldly claim?
Humor in Self-Critique.
Yet, here we are, participants in this cosmic play, judging the seeming injustices of life while being the very products of an incomprehensible series of fortuitous events. It’s a dance of perspective, where we, as both audience and actors, can choose to either magnify our misfortunes or marvel at the mere fact of being.
Dance of Perspective.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We ponder the irony of “Cancel Culture” within the grand context of existence, recognizing the multitude of miracles that underpin our ability to judge and be judged. This realization opens up a space for humility and wonder amidst the self-imposed severities of life.
Glossarium
- Cancel Culture: A societal mechanism of judging and potentially ostracizing individuals or entities.
- Miracles of Existence: The incredible series of events that lead to our current state of being.
- Dance of Perspective: The fluctuating viewpoints from which we judge ourselves and our surroundings.
“To be conscious that we are perceiving or thinking is to be conscious of our own existence.” – Aristotle
Marvel at the mosaic of miracles,
The unnoticed canvas of existence we navigate.
In the chorus of critiques we vocalize,
Do we forget the stage from which we articulate?
We invite reflection: does the awareness of the complex interplay of circumstances leading to our present consciousness influence our judgments within the context of “Cancel Culture”?
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