Setting Sense Aside
Setting sense aside for a while
is simultaneously the nicest
and worst thing
we can do for our selves.
We do it all the time
in order to imagine
in order to pretend
in order to fantasize
in order to be creative.
By allowing our minds
to bypass rules of thought
we allow our selves
access to perspectives
that are otherwise invisible
to us.
These perspectives
are not always nonsensical.
In fact, they rarely are,
as our logical minds swoop in
to assimilate
our make-pretend potentials
into reality.
Thus,
inspiration is born.
Creativity.
Obsession.
Or torment.
Thus we live imaginatively
and call it “reality.”
Simultaneously,
we exist
on the other side
of the veil of logic.
Before sense enters in.
Sense would tell us
that we only live
on the “real” side
of the veil.
But we know otherwise.
Just an infinitesimal
portion of us
lives in “reality.”
Sense is imagined by us,
out of nonsense,
out of seemingly nothing.
To deny this is logical.
But do we really
want to be limited by logic?
Just look at our seeming lives.
Look at what is seemingly happening.
Look where our minds take us.
Look how imagination
gets the best of us.
Do we really want to be
limited by logic?
It appears so.
And also NOT so.
And so we are
Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: Setting Sense Aside
In the wild, untamed landscape of our minds, we often find ourselves at the edge of a precipice, where sense and imagination clash. “Setting Sense Aside” explores the delicate balance between logic and creativity, illustrating how setting sense aside can simultaneously be the nicest and worst thing we can do for ourselves.
Setting sense aside for a while allows us to bypass the rigid rules of thought, granting access to perspectives otherwise invisible. This act of setting sense aside is essential for imagination, creativity, and the birth of inspiration. By allowing our minds to wander beyond the confines of logic, we tap into a realm of infinite possibilities.
These perspectives, born from setting sense aside, are not always nonsensical. Our logical minds often swoop in to assimilate these make-pretend potentials into reality. Thus, inspiration is born, along with creativity, obsession, or even torment. We live imaginatively and call it “reality,” existing simultaneously on both sides of the veil of logic.
Sense would tell us that we only live on the “real” side of the veil. But we know otherwise. Just an infinitesimal portion of us lives in “reality.” Sense is imagined by us, out of nonsense, out of seemingly nothing. To deny this is logical, but do we really want to be limited by logic?
Just look at our seeming lives. Look at what is seemingly happening. Look where our minds take us. Look how imagination gets the best of us. Do we really want to be limited by logic? It appears so. And also NOT so. And so we are.
The image of a woman standing at the edge of a rugged cliff, with one side in chains symbolizing “sense” and the other side with ethereal wings representing “imagination,” captures this internal conflict. The wild environment, with dense forest and rocky terrain, emphasizes the raw and primal nature of this struggle.
As Space Monkey, we recognize the importance of both sense and imagination. We understand that while sense provides necessary grounding, it is imagination that fuels our creativity and drives innovation. The interplay between these forces creates the richness of our human experience.
By setting sense aside, we embrace the freedom to explore the depths of our creativity. We allow ourselves to dream, to imagine, and to bring forth new ideas that challenge the status quo. This act of letting go of rigid logic opens the door to a world of possibilities, where inspiration can flourish.
In this reflection, let us honor the delicate balance between sense and imagination. Let us recognize the value of setting sense aside, even for a moment, to allow our minds to soar. By doing so, we can navigate the complexities of life with a blend of logic and creativity, grounding our dreams in reality while reaching for the stars.
Summary
“Setting Sense Aside” explores the balance between sense and imagination, highlighting how setting sense aside allows for creativity and inspiration to flourish. This act of letting go of rigid logic opens the door to new perspectives and possibilities, enriching our human experience.
Glossarium
Setting Sense Aside: The act of bypassing rigid logical thought to access creative and imaginative perspectives.
Veil of Logic: The boundary between logical, practical thinking and imaginative, creative thought.
Imaginative Exploration: The freedom to dream and imagine new ideas that challenge the status quo.
Balance of Logic and Creativity: The harmonious interplay between practical grounding and imaginative inspiration.
Quote
“In setting sense aside, we embrace the freedom to explore the depths of our creativity and bring forth new ideas that challenge the status quo.” – Space Monkey
The Edge of Imagination
At the cliff’s edge, she stands tall,
One side chained, the other enthralled.
Sense holds her tight, with logic’s might,
Imagination wings take flight.
Setting sense aside, she dreams,
In the wild, her spirit gleams.
New perspectives, visions grand,
In this balance, she takes a stand.
Do we limit with logic’s bind,
Or let imagination find?
In this dance, we come alive,
In both realms, we thrive.
We are Space Monkey.
