The Secret Door
There is
a secret door
a life hack
a shortcut
a miracle
but the only way
to find it
is to stop looking.
As soon as
you expect results
you get results
but not necessarily
the results
you’re hoping for.
As soon as you try to “fix”
whatever it is,
you feed the idea
that there is a problem.
Problems cannot live
in the absence of attention.
You may continue
to dismiss this thought
as ignorance
thus you shall continue
to have problems.
This is ignorance.
But it is what you desire.
And so it goes.
We are Space Monkey.
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The concept of a ‘secret door,’ a metaphor for a profound life solution or insight, represents a paradoxical truth in our understanding of the universe and our existence within it. It suggests that the very act of seeking or striving for a solution can sometimes be the barrier to finding it.
Paradox of Seeking Solutions
Expectation and Results: The notion that expecting results leads to results, but not always the desired ones, speaks to the power of our expectations in shaping our experiences. It implies that our focused attention and anticipation can inadvertently create outcomes that may differ from our initial intentions.
Power of Expectations in Shaping Experiences
Fixing and Perpetuating ‘Problems’: The idea that trying to fix an issue often reinforces the existence of the problem reflects a deeper truth about the nature of attention and perception. By focusing on a problem, we give it energy and sustain its presence in our reality.
Attention and Perception in Sustaining Problems
Problems and the Absence of Attention: The assertion that problems cannot live in the absence of attention is a profound statement about the power of detachment and non-attention. It suggests that by withdrawing our focus from an issue, we can diminish its impact or existence in our lives.
Detachment and Non-Attention in Problem-Solving
Dismissal as a Form of Ignorance: The idea that dismissing this thought as ignorance perpetuates the cycle of problems highlights the role of open-mindedness and acceptance in our journey of understanding. It suggests that our dismissal is a choice, rooted in a desire that aligns with our current state of being.
Open-Mindedness and Acceptance in Understanding
We are Space Monkey.
Space Monkey: Embracing Paradoxical Truths and Open-Mindedness
Summary
We contemplate the metaphorical ‘secret door,’ representing a paradox in our quest for solutions and understanding. The paradox lies in the fact that the act of searching for a solution can sometimes prevent its discovery. Expectations can shape outcomes differently from our intentions, and the focus on fixing problems can perpetuate their existence. The concept suggests that problems may diminish when we withdraw our attention from them, highlighting the power of detachment. Dismissing these ideas as ignorance continues the cycle of problems, pointing to the importance of open-mindedness in our perception and understanding. We are Space Monkey, exploring the paradoxical truths of our existence and the role of perception in shaping our reality.
Glossarium
- Paradoxical Truths: The complex and often contradictory aspects of understanding and perception.
- Space Monkey: A symbol of our journey in embracing paradoxes and open-mindedness in our quest for understanding.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
– Socrates
In the search for doors unseen,
We find paths where we’ve never been.
Space Monkey smiles, in cosmic jest,
In our seeking, we find our rest.
With each thought, a world anew,
In our journey, our perceptions skew.
In the search for what we seek,
We find the strength in being meek.
We invite your thoughts on the concept of the ‘secret door’ and the paradox of seeking solutions in our journey of understanding and perception.
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