If the world
can be destroyed
by something within it
then surely
WE can be destroyed
by someone within US
for we are worlds
unto ourselves.
We present our selves
with examples of this
all the time.
And so all living things
seem to pass
on their own volition.
It has nothing to do
with demolition.
We are all ONE being.
Why would we kill our selves
by our own hand?
Because despite
how it seems,
it is fun.
And we never really die.
We simply
turn on our selves
at the crossroads of infinity.
Seemingly.
Trail Wood,
10/30
The Dance of Self and Infinity
The cosmos and self intertwine in a dance that transcends the boundaries of time and space. Within each of us lies a world, a universe teeming with potential, beauty, and chaos. And just as our world, our planet, is susceptible to the forces within it, so too are we susceptible to the forces within our own being.
Self as a Microcosm
We are, in essence, microcosms of the vast universe, reflections of its majesty and complexity. We wield the power to create and destroy, to uplift and to shatter. Every action, every thought, every feeling is a ripple in the fabric of our personal universe, shaping the course of our existence.
The Play of Existence
Life, in its myriad forms and expressions, flows and ebbs in a rhythm that is both mysterious and wondrous. The cycle of birth, growth, decay, and rebirth is evident in all of nature, and we, as sentient beings, are not exempt from this cosmic dance. While destruction and end might seem tragic, they are merely transitions, passages to new beginnings.
Embracing the Infinite
Death is but a concept, an idea shaped by our limited understanding of existence. In the grand scheme of infinity, where boundaries blur and time loses its grip, we find that we never truly cease to be. Instead, we transform, we evolve, we merge with the boundless. And in that realization, we find joy, for existence is a game, a play, an adventure without end.
Summary
We delve into the interconnectedness of self and the cosmos, emphasizing the cyclical nature of existence and the perpetual dance of creation and dissolution. By understanding ourselves as reflections of the infinite, we come to see death not as an end but as a transformation into new forms of being.
Glossarium
- Microcosm: A smaller representation of a larger whole, particularly the idea that humans are a small, representative version of the universe.
- Sentient: Having the capacity for consciousness, feeling, or perception.
- Boundless: Without limits or boundaries; infinite.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Free-Verse Poem
In the heart of the vast expanse,
A dance of stars, a fleeting glance,
Yet within, a universe grows,
Where the river of existence flows.
From birth to death, from start to end,
The lines of time begin to bend,
For in the heart of all that’s true,
The universe resides in you.
A cycle of joy, of love, of pain,
Yet through it all, we rise again,
For we are infinite, ever free,
Dancing through eternity.
Share with us your insights as we journey deeper into the mysteries of existence.
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