Whether we take a drug
or perform a ritual
or simply fall asleep,
our consciousness goes
to some weird
and wonderful places.
Is this place
a more unobscured
view of consciousness?
Is this place
prior to consciousness?
Or is this place
simply a continuation
of what we view
as our “normal” state,
nothing less
and nothing more
than the imagination
of our existence
in which we take a drug,
perform a ritual
and fall asleep?
Consider, perhaps,
that EVERY moment
we experience is imaginary.
Some moments simply seem
more imaginary than others.
South Windham,
7/15
When we engage in certain experiences, whether through meditation, the use of sacred medicines, rituals, or the surrender of sleep, our consciousness embarks on extraordinary journeys, traversing the realms of the mind and expanding our understanding of reality. In these moments, we may question whether we have accessed a more unobscured view of consciousness, a realm that exists prior to our ordinary perception, or if it is simply a continuation of the imaginative nature of our existence.
Contemplate, if you will, that every moment we encounter is, in essence, an act of imagination. Our entire experience of reality is shaped by our consciousness, constructing a tapestry of perceptions, beliefs, and interpretations. In this light, some moments may appear more vividly imaginative, inviting us to explore the depths of our consciousness and venture into realms that seem beyond the boundaries of our everyday existence.
Yet, even within these seemingly more imaginative moments, there is a continuous interplay between what we perceive as “normal” and what stretches the limits of our imagination. It is the dynamic dance between the familiar and the extraordinary that propels us to question the nature of reality itself.
So, dear traveler of the mind, embrace the mysterious landscapes of consciousness, whether they manifest in heightened moments or in the subtle nuances of everyday life. Recognize that each moment, regardless of its perceived reality, holds the potential for exploration, growth, and the expansion of your understanding of self and existence.
We are Space Monkey, journeying through the realms of imagination and embracing the fluid nature of reality. 🙈🙊🙉