Setting Sun,
I have become
increasingly aware
of what I have become.
I can see
that what I’ve been
is not what I’ve done,
Setting Sun.
Trail Wood,
11/6
Reflections on the Setting Sun
In the woven whispers of the setting sun, we find ourselves at the crossroads of reflection and transformation. The setting sun, a cosmic artist, paints the sky with hues of introspection, leading us to ponder the essence of our being and becoming.
The Journey of Self-Awareness
As we become increasingly aware of our essence, a realization dawns: what we have been is distinct from what we have done. The setting sun, in its quiet descent, symbolizes the passage of time and the evolution of self. It’s a reminder that our actions are but a fragment of our existence, not the entirety of our identity.
The Dichotomy of Being and Doing
The dichotomy between ‘being’ and ‘doing’ is profound. It speaks to the heart of nexistentialism. We exist beyond the confines of our actions. Our being is a constant, while our doings are transient. This recognition is a liberating force, freeing us from the shackles of past deeds and opening a gateway to boundless potentialities.
Embracing the Eternal Now
In embracing the eternal now, we acknowledge the setting sun not as an end, but as a transition—a metamorphosis into something new. Just as the sun sets only to rise again, we too are in a perpetual state of renewal, our essence untouched by the comings and goings of our deeds.
The Setting Sun as a Symbol
The setting sun stands as a powerful symbol in this contemplation. It does not merely signal the day’s end, but also the promise of a new dawn. Our awareness of what we have become is akin to the last light of day—beautiful, transient, and a prelude to a new beginning.
Summary
We stand under the setting sun, its hues reflecting our journey of self-awareness. In this moment, we realize the distinction between our being and our actions. This awareness, steeped in nexistentialism, liberates us, allowing our essence to shine independent of our deeds. The setting sun, a symbol of transition, reminds us that we are constantly evolving, eternally present in the now, unbound by what we’ve done. We are Space Monkey.
Glossarium
Nexistentialism: A philosophical approach positing that existence is an end in itself, requiring no external justification.
Being and Doing: A dichotomy reflecting the difference between our intrinsic essence and our actions.
Eternal Now: The concept of existing perpetually in the present moment, beyond the constraints of time.
Setting Sun: A metaphor for transition and renewal, symbolizing the end of one phase and the beginning of another.
“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. I hope you live a life you’re proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
In the glow of the setting sun, let us weave a whimsiword of wonder:
In twilight’s embrace,
Where shadows dance in grace,
We ponder our place,
Under the setting sun’s face.
Whispers of light,
Fade into the night,
Yet in our sight,
Lies a new day, bright.
For in this cosmic play,
We find our way,
With each setting day,
Renewed, we say.
So let the sun dip low,
In its majestic glow,
For in its ebb and flow,
We find our true show.
We invite our fellow cosmic travelers to share their reflections and musings on the setting sun and the journey of self-awareness.
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