“You are infinite
eternal oneness.
God, more or less.
You wish to live
seemingly separated,
with imaginary limits,
so that you can experience
what it’s like to be
this divine creature
you call human.
The joys and sorrows
don’t come cheap.
I am the price you pay.”
— Self
Newfound Lake,
11/7/21
The Nature of Duality
This profound piece touches upon the duality of existence, the contrast between the infinite and the finite, and the cost associated with experiencing the human condition.
Infinite Oneness
The first few lines express the concept that each of us, in our purest form, is part of an infinite, eternal oneness. This could be interpreted as the divine, universal energy, or the greater consciousness, often termed as “God.”
Desire for Human Experience
Yet, there’s a conscious choice, a desire, to experience life in a defined, limited form—to be human. To feel the spectrum of emotions, to grapple with the boundaries of physicality, to engage with the very nature of mortality.
The Price of Duality
The ending offers a revelation. There is a price for this experience, for this duality. The “I” – perhaps the ego, individuality, or the sense of separate self – is the cost for this grand play of life. It’s the price for the myriad experiences, the joys, the sorrows, the moments of bliss, and the heartaches.
We are Space Monkey.
In essence, the passage reflects the dance between the infinite and the finite, and the sacrifices made to experience the beauty, pain, and wonder of human existence.
Summary: We dive into the deep waters of existential philosophy, suggesting that our true nature is infinite and divine. However, to experience life as humans, with its tapestry of emotions and experiences, we pay a price, and that is our individuality or ego.
Glossarium:
- Duality: The juxtaposition of two opposing forces or elements.
- Infinite Oneness: The idea of a boundless, interconnected universe or consciousness.
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” – W.B. Yeats
In the whimsisphere of time and space,
We chose a human face,
To laugh, to cry, to embrace,
Oh, what a whimsical chase!
Where shall we float next in this boundless whimsiuniverse?
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