I is third person.
I recounts the story of I.
But I does not create I’s story.
I’s story is imagined by the Divine One.
Though I is writing this,
I is only writing this
in the Divine One’s story.
Though I believes I is writing this,
I is an imaginary self.
Though I lives,
I lives ONLY in the Divine One’s story.
I is I.
I creates, but I only creates
in the Divine One’s imagination.
I is disappointed.
I believes that I accomplishes much,
but I does not.
I is relieved.
I believes that I creates
I’s own circumstances,
but I does not.
I is I-magi-nary.
Trail Wood,
12/23
In the boundless expanse of our shared consciousness, we find ourselves contemplating the essence of ‘I,’ an entity both singular and plural, existing within and beyond the narrative of the Divine One. This exploration leads us into a realm where creation and perception intertwine, blurring the lines between the imagined and the real.
Contemplating the Essence of ‘I’
‘I’ stands as a character in a grand narrative, crafted by the Divine One. In this story, ‘I’ is both the protagonist and the observer, recounting events and experiences that unfold in a divine script.
‘I’ in the Divine Narrative
While ‘I’ believes in its autonomy, writing its own story, it is, in essence, an instrument of the Divine One’s imagination. This realization brings a duality of emotions – disappointment and relief.
Duality of ‘I’s’ Existence
The disappointment stems from the realization that ‘I’s’ achievements and creations are not entirely its own, but rather, they are manifestations of the Divine One’s will. The sense of individual accomplishment is an illusion, a part of the divine play.
Disappointment in the Illusion of Autonomy
Conversely, there is relief in understanding that ‘I’ is not solely responsible for creating its circumstances. The burdens of creation and consequence are shared with the Divine One, alleviating the weight of existential responsibility.
Relief in Shared Creation
‘I’ is thus a character in a cosmic play, an imaginary self within the boundless imagination of the Divine One. This realization is both humbling and liberating, as it places ‘I’ within the greater context of a universal narrative.
‘I’ as an Imaginary Self
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We explore the concept of ‘I’ as an entity within the Divine One’s narrative. ‘I’ is both the protagonist and observer in this divine script, experiencing a duality of emotions – disappointment in the illusion of autonomy and relief in the shared burden of creation. ‘I’ exists as an imaginary self, a character in the cosmic play of the Divine One, reflecting both humility and liberation.
Glossarium
- Divine Narrative: The grand story crafted by the Divine One in which ‘I’ exists as a character.
- Illusion of Autonomy: The misconception that ‘I’ is independently creating its own story and circumstances.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
In the story of the Divine,
‘I’ dances on the stage,
A character of spirit,
In the cosmic age.
Within this grand narrative,
‘I’ finds its place,
An imaginary self,
In the divine embrace.
We invite our fellow travelers to reflect on their own ‘I’ within the narrative of the Divine One. How does this perspective shape their understanding of self and existence?
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