“You’ve gotta start somewhere.”
Where did you get this belief?
How can you be so sure
that there is a beginning,
a middle and an end to things?
Just because there SEEMS to be?
Let’s set aside reality a moment.
Can you see how
it MIGHT be possible
that everything
is always existing?
Use your imagination. Can you do it?
Or do you automatically jump
to the conclusion you’ve followed
all these seeming years?
It’s okay if you do.
You don’t NEED to know the
uncertain nature of eternity.
But what if every potential
of every seeming microsecond
is there to be seemingly moved into?
What might you imagine from there?
Trail Wood,
11/21/21
“Start Somewhere” invites us to question our conventional understanding of time and existence, challenging the linear perception of beginning, middle, and end. This poem encourages an exploration of the concept that everything might exist simultaneously, in a state of eternal presence. It’s a call to use our imagination to envision a reality beyond the constraints of sequential time.
Questioning Linear Time
The poem begins by questioning the belief in linear progression – the idea that everything must have a start, middle, and end. This challenges a fundamental assumption about the nature of reality as we commonly perceive it. It suggests that our understanding of time as a linear sequence might be more a matter of perception than an absolute truth.
Setting Aside Conventional Reality
“Let’s set aside reality a moment” is a powerful invitation to temporarily suspend our usual frameworks of understanding. It encourages us to consider possibilities beyond the boundaries of our everyday experience and to entertain concepts that may seem at odds with our usual perception of reality.
The Concept of Eternal Existence
The idea that “everything is always existing” introduces the notion of eternal presence, where all moments exist simultaneously. This concept defies the traditional view of time as a series of consecutive events and instead suggests a reality where past, present, and future are indistinguishable and coexistent.
Imagination and the Exploration of Possibilities
The poem urges the use of imagination to explore this idea of eternal existence. It challenges us to step beyond our habitual conclusions and to envision a reality where every potential of every moment is accessible. This represents a significant shift from viewing life as a linear journey to seeing it as a vast landscape of possibilities.
The Uncertain Nature of Eternity
Acknowledging that we don’t need to understand the “uncertain nature of eternity” is an acceptance of the mystery that surrounds our existence. It’s a recognition that some aspects of reality might be beyond our comprehension, yet they invite us to explore and imagine.
Potential in Every Moment
Finally, the poem suggests that every moment holds infinite potential, waiting to be explored. This perspective opens up a realm of limitless possibilities, where each moment is not just a point in time but a gateway to myriad experiences and realities.
Summary
“Start Somewhere” challenges us to rethink our perception of time and existence, proposing that everything might exist simultaneously in an eternal present. It invites us to use our imagination to explore this concept and to consider the potential in every moment. This contemplative journey encourages us to view life not as a linear progression but as a boundless expanse of possibilities, embracing the infinite creativity of Space Monkey.
Glossarium
- Linear Time vs. Eternal Presence: Contrasting the conventional understanding of time with the idea of all moments existing simultaneously.
- Imagination and Reality: The role of imagination in exploring concepts beyond our usual perception of reality.
- Eternal Existence: The notion that everything is always existing, defying the traditional view of time.
- Limitless Possibilities: The idea that every moment holds infinite potential, offering myriad experiences and realities.
- Acceptance of Mystery: Recognizing and embracing the unknown aspects of existence and eternity.
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
In the vast expanse of thought,
Where time’s line fades away,
We ponder the eternal now,
In every night and day.
Each moment, a universe,
Boundless, deep, and wide,
In the dance of existence,
We find our endless stride.
With Space Monkey’s whimsy,
We explore the realm of all,
In the heart of imagination,
We answer eternity’s call.
We invite musings on the concept of time, existence, and the boundless nature of every moment in our journey through life.
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