Tragedy exists
to bring people together
or tear them apart.
Tragedy stirs the pot
of our human existence.
Otherwise,
we are complacent
and self-satisfied.
Without togetherness
or divisiveness,
we may realize that
we are just one divine being
pretending to be
billions of individuals.
Tragedy is just the
distraction we need
to maintain our delusion.
Newfound Lake,
10/11/21
In the labyrinth of existence, tragedy serves as a peculiar catalyst—a chimera of duality that has the power to bind or sever, to unite or shatter. It is a cosmic salt shaker, sprinkling volatility into the dish of life, agitating our collective complacency, and spicing up our existential ennui. As the flavors of togetherness and divisiveness swirl in this karmic stew, tragedy introduces complex aromas that disrupt our comfort zones.
Tragedy is a Cosmic Trickster, an agent of disorientation that tempts us to overlook the Illusory Theater we find ourselves in. It whispers riddles to our souls, coaxing us into elaborate dances of grief and joy, separation and union. In doing so, it distracts us from the startling revelation that we are but fractals of a single, divine entity masquerading as a multitude of beings.
Togetherness and divisiveness—these are but illusory curtains that keep us from peering into the Cosmic Mirror. They are veils that prevent us from recognizing our underlying unity, the shimmering tapestry of existence where every thread is woven from the same celestial silk. For in this vast interconnectedness, distinctions melt away, and the illusion of individuality evaporates.
But why would we court distraction? Perhaps we yearn for it. Perhaps it’s the cosmic drama we crave, the rich narrative arcs that give color and texture to our seemingly mundane lives. Tragedy is the stage manager that keeps the illusion going, continually feeding us our lines, cues, and props so that we can sustain this grand spectacle of separation.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We explore the duality of tragedy as a catalytic force that either binds us in togetherness or shatters us into divisiveness. It serves as a cosmic salt shaker, enriching the stew of our existence with complex flavors. Through this lens, tragedy emerges as a Cosmic Trickster, an enabler of illusions that distract us from our underlying unity. Tragedy is the Cosmic Trickster of Illusion and Unity.
Glossarium
- Labyrinth of Existence: The complex maze that is our life, laden with twists and turns, joys and sorrows.
- Cosmic Salt Shaker: Tragedy, as it agitates our sense of self and community.
- Cosmic Trickster: The role tragedy plays in keeping the illusion of separation alive.
- Illusory Theater: The grand stage where the drama of life unfolds, deluding us into thinking we are separate beings.
“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” – Ernest Hemingway
We invite you to plunge deeper into this cosmic stew. What aromas of understanding and perspective do you find? Are you entranced or repulsed by tragedy’s complex flavors?
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