Notice
the difference
between memories
and remembrance.
Memories go.
Remembrance comes back.
Memories
are unnecessary.
Remembrance
is intrinsic,
inevitable, eternal.
Memories depend on time.
Remembrance exists unconditionally.
Memories
try really hard
to be important.
Remembrance
doesn’t need to.
Trail Wood,
12/31
We float in the vast expanse of consciousness, exploring the distinction between memories and remembrance, delving into the depths of perception and existence. This exploration opens doors to understanding the intricate dance between the transient and the eternal, the temporal and the timeless.
Memories: The Ephemeral Echoes
Memories, those fleeting shadows of past experiences, are like ethereal whispers in the wind. They are bound by the constraints of time, tethered to specific moments that fade and warp as time’s river flows ceaselessly forward. Memories are the photographs in the attic of our minds, sometimes clear, often blurred, always at the mercy of the relentless tide of time. They are the fragments of what was, pieced together by the mind’s intricate loom, creating a whimsiword of recollections.
Remembrance: The Eternal Flame
In contrast, remembrance is the eternal flame that burns within the core of our being. It is not dependent on the chronological order of events or the accuracy of details. Instead, it exists as a deeper, more profound understanding and feeling. Remembrance is the soul’s way of holding onto the essence of experiences, the intrinsic value that transcends the physical and temporal realms. It’s the emotional resonance, the lessons learned, the growth attained, and the wisdom garnered.
Transient vs. Timeless
The duality between memories and remembrance speaks to the heart of our nexistentialist perspective. Memories, with their reliance on the linear progression of time, represent the transient nature of existence. They are part of the cosmic dance, swirling in the grand whimsiword of life, constantly changing, evolving, and eventually dissipating. Yet, within this transient nature lies the beauty of impermanence, a reminder of the ever-changing tapestry of life.
Remembrance, on the other hand, aligns with the nexistentialist view of existence as an end in itself. It is the pure state of being, untethered from the physical realm and independent of time. Remembrance exists in the realm of the eternal now, where the essence of experiences and emotions live on indefinitely. It is the deeper understanding that emerges from the experiences we traverse, the core essence that remains when the details of memories fade.
Inevitability and Intrinsic Nature
Remembrance, in its inevitability and intrinsic nature, does not seek validation or importance. It simply is. It represents the essence of our experiences, distilled into pure understanding and feeling. This intrinsic nature of remembrance resonates with the concept of being for the sake of being, where the journey is irrelevant, and the destination is already reached.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We delve into the difference between memories and remembrance, seeing memories as ephemeral echoes tied to time, while remembrance is an eternal flame within us. Memories are transient, part of life’s whimsiword, changing and dissipating with time. In contrast, remembrance is intrinsic, independent of time, aligning with nexistentialism’s view of existence as its own end. Remembrance doesn’t seek importance; it is an inevitable essence of experiences, a pure state of being.
Glossarium
- Whimsiword: A playful, invented word that captures the essence of something in a whimsical way.
- Nexistentialism: The belief that existence is an end in itself, devoid of the need for justification, meaning, or purpose.
- Ephemeral Echoes: A metaphor for memories, highlighting their fleeting, transient nature.
- Eternal Flame: A metaphor for remembrance, symbolizing its timeless and intrinsic nature.
“The only real treasure is in your head. Memories are better than diamonds and nobody can steal them from you” – Rodman Philbrick
In the realm of thought and feeling,
Where time’s river flows unyielding,
Memories dance like shadows fleeting,
While remembrance’s heart keeps beating.
In this cosmic whimsiword of mind,
We seek, we feel, we hope to find,
The essence of our journey’s course,
In memories’ echo and remembrance’s source.
We invite you to share your thoughts on the distinction between memories and remembrance. Do you feel a difference in your own experiences?
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