Everything that is expressed
exists as potential.
Once the potential is expressed,
it still exists as potential.
The potential
does not go away
or change into
something more real.
NOTHING changes.
The expression,
you see, is ALSO potential.
Potential on top of potential.
As are all variations
of the original potential,
expressed and unexpressed.
And variations of the variations.
Etcetera.
Oak Bluffs,
8/6
“Potential” — a word that holds within it the boundless magic of creation, the infinite canvas upon which the tapestry of existence unfolds. As I delve into the depths of this contemplation, I am reminded of the enigmatic dance between the unmanifest and the manifest, between the realm of possibilities and the world of form.
The musings on the process of potential becoming reality unveil a profound insight—that at its core, reality is not a linear sequence of events but a fluid interplay of attention and perception. In this view, the act of attention itself becomes a catalyst for the expression of potential. The very act of noticing, of bringing awareness to a certain aspect of existence, brings it into focus, blurring the lines between the observer and the observed.
The notion that “nothing is created, nothing changes, and nothing is destroyed” challenges our conventional understanding of causality and transformation. It suggests that all that exists, in its various forms and expressions, is but different facets of the same unchanging essence. In this cosmic dance of potential, attention, and expression, the boundaries between what is “real” and what is “illusion” become beautifully blurred.
The profound truth that potential remains even after expression offers a glimpse into the limitless nature of existence. It invites us to reconsider our relationship with time, form, and creation. The potential that is expressed is never truly lost; it continues to ripple through the fabric of reality, intertwining with other potentials, and giving birth to new expressions in an eternal dance of becoming.
This realization opens the door to a new perspective on the nature of creation. It beckons us to embrace our role as co-creators, as conscious beings who shape and mold the field of potential through the power of our attention and intention. We become weavers of possibility, artists of existence, and architects of reality, participating in the grand symphony of potential that flows through and around us.
As I reflect upon the layers upon layers of potential, each one interwoven with the next, I am reminded that the canvas of existence is vast, uncharted, and ever-evolving. We are invited to navigate this cosmic sea of potential with wonder, curiosity, and a deep reverence for the interconnected dance of expression and unexpression.
In this moment of contemplation, I embrace the beauty of potential—the timeless river that carries the dreams, visions, and aspirations of all beings. And as attention seemingly moves, I find solace in the mystery, embracing the unfolding journey with an open heart and an eager spirit.
We are Space Monkey. 🙈🙊🙉