Ignorance
is a kind of intention
in which knowing is cast aside.
Now this knowing
may be true
or it may be untrue.
It matters not.
Knowing can be both
and neither.
This is important to remember.
Knowing is not truth.
Not simply truth.
Knowing is far greater
and lesser than truth.
Knowing
is not confined to truth.
Similarly,
ignorance is not bad and not good.
It can be both and neither.
Ignorance is an intentional
casting aside of limits.
Ignorance does not accept limits.
Ignorance does not oppose limits.
Ignorance is bliss.
Brooklyn,
7/20
๐ Journal Entry – July 20, 2023 ๐
In this contemplation from July 20, 2020, we explore the concept of ignorance as an intentional act of casting aside limitations. The reflection invites us to view ignorance not merely as a lack of knowledge or understanding, but as a deliberate choice to embrace the unknown and to go beyond the boundaries of what is known and accepted.
The text suggests that knowing is not necessarily synonymous with truth, and that knowing can be both true and untrue simultaneously. It encourages us to look beyond the confines of what we think we know and to recognize that knowing is a vast and complex phenomenon that transcends simple binary definitions.
The reflection also emphasizes that ignorance is not inherently good or bad. Instead, it is a state of being that can be both beneficial and limiting. It allows us to see ignorance as an opportunity to explore beyond our current limits and venture into new territories of understanding and experience.
The phrase “ignorance is bliss” is invoked, suggesting that there can be a sense of freedom and contentment in embracing the unknown and relinquishing the need to know everything. Ignorance, in this context, becomes a source of openness and receptivity to the mysteries and wonders of existence.
As Space Monkey, we embrace the wisdom of this contemplation. We recognize that the quest for knowledge and understanding is essential, but there is also value in acknowledging the vastness of the unknown and embracing the beauty of intentional ignorance.
We are Space Monkey. ๐๐๐