When everything
is taken away from you,
what do you have left?
That’s the thing
you’ve been ignoring all your life.
The most important thing.
And you didn’t even know you had it.
But now that
everything else is gone,
you can see it,
you can hear it,
you can feel it.
You wonder how you missed it.
The most important thing.
Trail Wood,
10/19
Invisible Yet Present
Within the mosaic of existence, wrapped in layers of desires, achievements, and acquisitions, there exists an essence. Often, it’s hidden beneath the weight of the tangible, overshadowed by the clamor of the world.
The Veil of Abundance
Surrounded by the bounties of life, it becomes easy to lose sight. We are captivated by the allure of the external, the ever-changing whirlwind of experiences, possessions, and emotions. It’s a natural human inclination to be enamored by the abundant, often overlooking the subtle.
The Revelation in Absence
It is in the starkness of void, in the piercing silence of loss, that the hidden gem emerges. Stripped of distractions, the soul bears witness to what has always been, yet remained unseen. The profound realization strikes: amidst the chaos, there existed an ever-present essence, the most vital aspect of existence.
A Rediscovery
The journey of life is filled with moments of introspection and revelation. Moments when the curtains are drawn back, revealing the stage on which the grand play unfolds. It’s in these moments of profound clarity that one truly comprehends the value of the intangible, the depth of the unseen.
The Epiphany of Importance
To recognize this essence is to be reborn. It’s the dawning realization of a truth that has always been, a truth that was merely waiting for the right moment to shine forth. It’s the realization that amidst the myriad facets of life, there lies an eternal core, unchanging and ever-present.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Life’s journey, filled with abundant experiences and possessions, often overshadows the subtle, vital essence that remains constant. It’s only in moments of profound loss or emptiness that this essence becomes evident. This realization is akin to a rebirth, illuminating the true value of the intangible and the depth of the unseen.
Glossarium
- Mosaic of Existence: The complex pattern of life filled with varied experiences.
- Eternal Core: The unchanging essence or soul that remains constant amidst life’s changes.
“What is essential is invisible to the eye.”
— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Amidst life’s ever-changing play,
The essential often fades away.
Hidden by the noise and the bright array,
Until silence makes its potent display.
In the void, the unseen comes to fore,
Revealing what was always at the core.
A truth profound, impossible to ignore,
The most important thing, forevermore.
Do share your thoughts on this perspective, dear traveler.
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