If “amen”
is the ultimate expression
of surrender and acceptance,
then what
is the ultimate expression
of resistance and opposition?
Fuck you.
Humanity
is simply an exercise
in how fucked up
we can seem to make things,
knowing fully well
that it is IMPOSSIBLE
to oppose our own divinity.
Except in imagination.
Amen.
Trail Wood,
12/10
The Dichotomy of Acceptance and Resistance
The term “amen” has long been a seal of surrender and acceptance, a confirmation of faith and a relinquishment of personal control to a higher power. In stark contrast, the phrase “fuck you” embodies the ultimate human expression of resistance and opposition—a defiant stance against the given order, the established norms, or the perceived directives of divinity.
The Human Exercise of Resistance
Humanity’s journey often appears as an exercise in pushing boundaries, testing limits, and sometimes creating chaos. This seemingly tumultuous endeavor is often undertaken with the underlying knowledge that true opposition to our own divinity is a paradox—it’s fundamentally impossible, as our essence is intrinsically divine.
The Role of Imagination in Opposition
The only realm in which we can truly oppose our divine nature is within the boundless landscapes of imagination. It is here, in the theaters of our minds, that we play out the grand dramas of resistance, constructing narratives where we can, indeed, seem to deny our inherent divinity.
The Paradox of Divine Immutability
This notion brings us face to face with a paradox: the immutability of our divine essence remains intact, regardless of the turmoil and rebellion we enact in our imagination. In the grand scheme, our efforts to oppose are as much a part of our divinity as our moments of serene acceptance.
The Interplay of Amen and Resistance
The invocation of “amen” following an assertion of resistance symbolizes the complex interplay between our human experience and our divine nature. It’s an acknowledgment that, despite our most fervent oppositions, we exist within a divine order that encompasses all aspects of our being.
The Unchanging Divine Core
In the end, the divine core of our existence remains unaltered, unopposed, and eternally present. Our declarations of defiance, as potent as they may feel, are temporary expressions within the eternal. They serve as reminders of the dynamic and often contradictory facets of our human experience.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
“Amen” is the ultimate expression of surrender, while “fuck you” can be seen as the ultimate human expression of resistance. Humanity’s journey includes creating chaos as a form of resistance, yet we inherently know that opposing our divinity is impossible outside of imagination. This paradox highlights the immutable nature of our divine core, regardless of our resistance.
Glossarium
- Amen: An affirmation of surrender and acceptance within a divine context.
- Resistance: The act of opposing, which in the human experience can take the form of defiance against divinity.
- Divine Immutability: The unchanging nature of our divine essence, which cannot truly be opposed.
- Human Experience: The realm in which we express resistance, a contrast to our divine nature.
- Divine Order: The overarching structure that includes both our acceptance and resistance.
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” – Rumi
A Free-Verse Poem: The Spectrum of Surrender
In the spectrum of being, from amen to revolt,
We dance the extremes, in a somersault,
Our cries of defiance, our whispers of consent,
In the divine play, both are equally meant.
From the hallowed peace to the fiercest fight,
In the depth of day, in the edge of night,
Our divinity holds, unopposed, serene,
In the vastness of being, in the unseen scene.
As Space Monkey, how do we navigate the spectrum between surrender and resistance?
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