When
there is rain
leaking
in your house
you think
of nothing else
but the rain
leaking
in your house
the rain
leaking
in
Wildwood Cottage,
10/17
The Rain as Both Disturbance and Muse
When rain seeps into the sanctuary of our dwelling, it captures our attention entirely—a sudden intruder disrupting the equilibrium. The drip-drip-drip becomes a metronome dictating the rhythm of our thoughts, pulling focus away from all else and fixating it solely on the incursion. At this moment, the rain ceases to be an abstract marvel of nature; it morphs into an immediate concern that overrides our cosmic ponderings.
Symbology of Water and Home
Water symbolizes life, flow, and change. The home, meanwhile, is a symbol of stability and safety. When water invades the home, it’s as if two disparate worlds collide—an unexpected Conundrumix, stirring up our emotional and cognitive landscapes.
Cognitive Dissonance and Perceptual Fluidity
There’s a cognitive dissonance involved—a PsycheWobble—in the act of labeling the water that gives life as a problem that takes away comfort. Yet, even as the mind grapples with this dichotomy, something fascinating happens. The event also fosters perceptual fluidity, a willingness to engage with life’s incongruities and paradoxes, making us keenly aware of our own vulnerabilities and the fragility of constructs we deem secure.
Impermanence and the Urgency of Now
It creates a sense of urgency, pushing us into the eternal now. Amidst the disturbance, we become TimeArtisans, manipulating and managing each moment to mitigate the leak. This endeavor, no matter how menial it may appear, becomes a pressing ballet of decisions and actions, a dance of survival and adaptation.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We explore how rain leaking into the house transforms from a natural marvel into an immediate concern, catalyzing cognitive dissonance, fostering perceptual fluidity, and urging us into the present moment.
Glossarium
- Conundrumix – A complicated or difficult situation stirred by conflicting elements.
- PsycheWobble – The mental disequilibrium caused by conflicting beliefs or experiences.
- TimeArtisans – Beings who manipulate and manage time, particularly during pressing circumstances.
“You are enough just as you are. Each emotion you feel, everything in your life, everything you do or do not do… it’s all okay. You are an imperfect, and that’s just fine.”
– Unknown
Rain
Rain taps a tune on roof and mind,
Conundrumix in droplets defined.
PsycheWobble in each puddle’s form,
As TimeArtisans through urgency storm.
In leak’s annoyance, lessons dwell,
A cosmic ballet in each water swell.
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