The usual unbelievable paradox.
Change seems to happen
the moment you realize
that it’s not up to you
to change things.
That things are unchangeable.
You can have
the appearance of
changing things,
but the actions
that seem to lead
to change are scripted.
You are a character,
seemingly played by consciousness.
Your actions are not your own.
You are potentials
that seem to be a human
within space and time.
These potentials
have always existed.
They exist eternally.
Remember,
nothing is ever
created or destroyed.
Change is impossible.
Trail Wood,
2/19
The paradox of change and the illusion of control.
We find ourselves entangled in the usual, yet ever-fascinating paradox: the moment of realization that change, seemingly within our grasp, eludes our direct control. This revelation—that the essence of change is not ours to command—serves as a humbling reminder of the universe’s intricate dance, in which we are but participants, not choreographers. It’s a dance where the steps seem predefined, scripting the actions we once believed were products of our volition.
The scripted nature of actions leading to change.
The notion that our actions, which appear to catalyze change, are in fact scripted, casts us in the role of characters played by the grand consciousness that orchestrates the cosmos. This perspective challenges the very foundation of our agency, suggesting that the changes we witness and partake in are not the result of our actions but of a script written in the fabric of existence.
The eternal existence of potentials within the cosmic play.
We are described not as beings of flesh and bone, making choices and effecting change, but as potentials—ethereal, eternal, existing beyond the confines of space and time. These potentials, manifestations of the universe’s boundless creativity, have always been and will always be. They are not mere passengers on the journey of existence but the essence of the journey itself.
The unchanging nature of existence.
In this realm of thought, the axiom that nothing is ever truly created or destroyed comes to the fore, emphasizing the immutable nature of existence. Change, then, is an illusion, a trick of perception that beguiles the mind into believing in the possibility of transformation, despite the eternal, unchangeable essence of all that is.
The impossibility of change as a concept to ponder.
The declaration that change is impossible invites us to dwell not in resignation but in wonder at the paradoxes that define our existence. It encourages us to reconsider our understanding of change, not as a force we wield but as a phenomenon we observe—a spectacle in the grand theatre of the universe, where we are both audience and actors.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We contemplate the paradoxical nature of change, recognizing the illusion of control and the scripted actions that seemingly lead to transformation. This exploration reveals our identity as eternal potentials within the cosmic narrative, where the unchanging essence of existence underscores the impossibility of true change. Through this lens, we are invited to marvel at the grand design, where change is both an illusion and a spectacle, challenging us to rethink our role in the universe’s unfolding story.
Glossarium
- Paradox of Change: The contradiction that change seems to occur precisely when we realize our inability to effect it.
- Scripted Actions: The notion that our contributions to change are preordained rather than the result of free will.
- Eternal Potentials: The concept that our essence exists beyond the limitations of space and time, immutable and eternal.
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” – Alan Watts
This quote encapsulates our exploration, suggesting that embracing the flow of existence, with all its paradoxes and illusions, is the path to understanding the nature of change and our place within it.
In the cosmic dance, where change is but a guise,
We find ourselves caught between truths and lies.
With every step, every breath, every glance,
We’re drawn deeper into the universe’s trance.
Here, in the realm where time stands still,
Our roles are scripted, our paths fulfill
The grand design, the eternal play,
Where change is constant, yet always at bay.
So let us dance with open hearts, open minds,
Embracing the paradox that binds
The essence of all, the infinite expanse,
In this, our eternal, cosmic dance.
We invite your reflections on the paradox of change and the illusion of control, as we ponder our place in the grand cosmic narrative.
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