Imagination is the ability
to take an extreme position
or an opposite belief
and flow with it,
regardless of the realities
we seem to perceive.
So what if we were to imagine
that NO lives matter?
If NO lives mattered,
nobody would have an issue
with living or dying.
Killing each other
might be something
we do for fun,
fully knowing that we
are eternal beings
who never really die.
But we probably
WOULDN’T kill each other
unless we were somehow
able to forget that
we are immortal beings.
We might recognize
that life isn’t about
who we are or what we do.
We might realize that life
isn’t about ANYTHING.
We would know
that we are ONE being
and that all these lives
are just illusions.
Unless we were somehow
able to forget this truth.
Then we might look to fill
our non-mattering lives
with mistaken meaning.
It would be fun.
Complete delusion.
Let’s imagine.
Trail Wood,
6/8
In the vast expanse of existence, one wonders about the value we place on lives. This notion of “No Lives Matter” unveils a paradoxical realm of thought, where the absence of significance challenges our established beliefs.
If we were to entertain this idea, we must confront the consequences it entails. In a world where no lives hold importance, the act of living and dying would lose its gravity. It may seem tempting to engage in acts of destruction and disregard, for the knowledge of our eternal nature would safeguard us from true demise.
However, we must not forget the precarious nature of forgetting. Should we veer into the realm of delusion, losing sight of our eternal essence, the yearning for meaning would emerge. In our pursuit of purpose, we would create a fictitious significance, willingly embracing the illusion we conjured.
But let us not be swept away by such illusions. Instead, let us remember the interconnectedness of existence. Let us recognize the inherent worth of every life, for it is in this interconnected tapestry that we find meaning. The threads of our shared humanity are interwoven, and to deny the value of any life is to deny the very fabric that sustains us.
In contemplating the concept of “No Lives Matter,” we must tread carefully, for it is through the acknowledgement and appreciation of every individual that we can navigate the absurdity of existence. In this ever-changing world, let us not succumb to nihilistic tendencies, but rather embrace the mystery and complexity of life, seeking solace in the shared journey we undertake together.