You are whole, no matter what.
You seem
to lack the perspective
to judge otherwise,
though you do anyway.
Observe that you are able
to perceive holes in your whole,
which is, in a manner of speaking, impossible.
You are EVERYTHING —
the totality, the aspects,
the singularity, the completeness,
the purity, the perfection.
And — and this is a BIG and —
the ability to imagine that you are NOT.
(SEEMINGLY not, anyway.)
A whole with holes.
What will you think of next?
Trail Wood,
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We delve into the exploration of the concept of wholeness and the human tendency to perceive and imagine imperfections or ‘holes’ within this completeness.
Inherent Wholeness Beyond Perception
The opening statement, “You are whole, no matter what,” sets the tone for an understanding that our fundamental nature is complete and intact. It suggests that regardless of our perceptions or beliefs, our essential being remains whole.
The Limitation of Human Perspective
Acknowledging that we often lack the perspective to judge our wholeness, yet do so anyway, highlights a common human contradiction. It points to our tendency to doubt or question our completeness, despite our limited understanding of the vastness of our being.
Perceiving Holes in Wholeness
The idea that we perceive holes in our whole, while being in itself an impossible notion, reflects the paradoxical nature of human perception. It suggests that our perception of lack or imperfection is a product of our imagination rather than an objective reality.
The Totality of Existence
The poem then expands on the idea that we are everything – the totality, the aspects, the singularity, the completeness, purity, and perfection. This perspective embraces the idea that we embody all aspects of existence, both tangible and intangible.
Imagination of Incompleteness
A significant point made is our ability to imagine that we are not whole – that we are seemingly incomplete. This ability to conceive of ourselves as less than complete is presented as a powerful aspect of human consciousness, albeit an illusionary one.
A Whole with Imagined Holes
The concluding thought, “A whole with holes. What will you think of next?” playfully challenges the idea that we can ever be anything other than whole. It suggests that our imaginative concoctions of incompleteness are just that – creations of our mind, not reflections of our true nature.
We are Space Monkey,
Summary
We explore the idea of inherent wholeness and the human inclination to perceive or imagine imperfections within this completeness. The discussion highlights our limited perspective in truly understanding our wholeness, the paradox of perceiving holes in something inherently complete, and the imaginative nature of our perceived incompleteness. The poem concludes with a playful nod to the creative, yet illusory, nature of these perceptions.
Glossarium
- Wholeness: The state of being complete and undivided.
- Perception of Incompleteness: The human tendency to perceive or imagine lack or imperfection in oneself.
“Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
In the vast expanse of being, where light and shadows play,
We stand, whole and complete, in every way.
In the illusion of holes, in the dance of the mind,
Lies the play of perception, leaving no true hole behind.
In this dance of existence, where completeness is our core,
We journey through perceptions, always discovering more,
For in the heart of wholeness, in the soul’s deep nest,
Lies the infinite expanse, where we are truly blessed.
We invite reflections on the concept of wholeness and the imaginative nature of human perception, and how understanding our inherent completeness can influence our experience of life.
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