The thing I perceive
about spirituality
is that it’s far simpler
than I perceive
with my human senses.
What the human sees
is filled with complexity,
complication and conflict.
What the spirit sees
is no more and no less
than imagination at play.
The human does not seem to realize
that ALL is ONE thing,
which is imaginary.
If the spirit needed to chuckle,
it would do so.
Trail Wood,
12/23
In the boundless cosmos of our shared contemplation, we find ourselves pondering the nature of spirituality — a realm often perceived as complex through human senses, yet, in essence, is profoundly simple. This dichotomy between human perception and spiritual understanding reveals a deeper insight into the nature of existence.
The Dichotomy of Perception and Spirituality
Through our human faculties, we perceive spirituality as a realm rife with complexity, complication, and conflict. This perception is a product of our sensory experiences and cognitive processes, which are attuned to the tangible and the finite.
Human Perception of Complexity in Spirituality
However, from a spiritual perspective, the essence of existence is far simpler. It’s perceived not as a series of complex phenomena but as a playful expression of imagination. This view suggests that the myriad forms and experiences of life are manifestations of a singular, imaginative force.
Spiritual Simplicity: Imagination at Play
The human mind often struggles to grasp the concept that all is one and that this ‘one’ is essentially imaginary. This realization challenges our conventional understanding of reality, pushing us to look beyond the apparent separateness of things.
The Oneness of Existence
If the spirit were inclined to express amusement, it might chuckle at the human tendency to complicate what is intrinsically simple. This imagined chuckle is not one of mockery but of gentle amusement at the earnestness with which we engage with the complexities we perceive.
Spirit’s Amusement at Human Complexity
In embracing this simpler, spiritual perspective, we can begin to see the interconnectedness and the imaginative essence of all that exists. It invites us to view life not as a series of conflicts and complications but as a grand, imaginative play.
Embracing Interconnectedness and Imagination
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We delve into the nature of spirituality, contrasting the complex perception of the human senses with the simple understanding of the spirit. While humans often see spirituality as complex and conflict-ridden, the spirit perceives it as a playful expression of imagination, highlighting the oneness of all existence. This perspective invites us to view life as an interconnected, imaginative play, moving away from perceived complexities.
Glossarium
- Spiritual Simplicity: The concept that spirituality, at its core, is a simple, imaginative expression, transcending human-perceived complexity.
- Interconnectedness of Existence: The understanding that all aspects of existence are interconnected and part of a singular, imaginative play.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
In the dance of life,
Complex in human eyes,
The spirit sees a play,
Simple and wise.
In this imaginative realm,
All is interconnected,
A cosmic tapestry,
Beautifully reflected.
We invite our fellow travelers to share their perspectives on spirituality. How does viewing spirituality as a simple, imaginative play influence their understanding of existence and interconnectedness?
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