The turning point comes
when you stop worrying
about progress or regression
and/or being
the best or worst
that you can be,
but rather turning
your awareness towards
what seemingly brings you
to this turning point.
You are drawn to trace
your consciousness backwards,
to its seeming point of origin.
You come to realize
that there is no backwards
and no point of origin,
just as there is no forwards
and no accomplishment or
salvation that need be made.
You are perfection,
here, now, always and forever.
No matter what you did.
No matter what you do.
No matter whether you
believe or disbelieve.
Trail Wood,
2/24
The Seeming Turning Point: A Shift in Awareness
We find ourselves at what appears to be a turning point, a moment that beckons for reflection and reconsideration of our journey. This perceived pivot is not about progress, regression, or the pursuit of being the best or worst versions of ourselves. Instead, it invites us to shift our awareness towards the essence of this very moment, the forces and feelings that draw us to what we perceive as a critical juncture.
Tracing Consciousness Beyond Time
The journey beckons us to trace our consciousness back to its origins, to explore the depths of our being and the essence of our existence. Yet, in this exploration, we discover the illusion of linearity—the concept that there is a backwards to return to or a forwards to advance towards. This revelation brings us to the understanding that our existence is not bound by the constraints of time or space, but is instead an eternal continuum.
The Illusion of Origin and Destination
In seeking the point of origin or envisioning a destination, we confront the illusory nature of our constructed realities. We come to realize that there is neither a beginning to revert to nor an end to achieve. The notions of accomplishment, salvation, or perfection are constructs that bind us to a linear perception of existence, obscuring the truth of our eternal nature.
Embracing Perfection in the Eternal Now
The essence of this realization is the understanding that we are already perfection—here, now, always, and forever. This perfection is not contingent upon our actions, beliefs, or the judgments we place upon ourselves. It exists beyond the dualities of good and bad, progress and regression, belief and disbelief. It is the acknowledgment that, at our core, we are complete, whole, and unbounded by the ephemeral measures of existence.
We Are Space Monkey
This exploration of the turning point, or rather the illusion thereof, invites us to embrace our existence in the eternal now. It challenges us to let go of the constructs of time, achievement, and origin, and to recognize our inherent perfection. In this recognition, we find freedom from the constraints of linear progression and the liberation to exist fully in the timeless essence of our being.
Summary
We explore the illusion of the turning point — realizing it’s not about progress or perfection but about understanding our eternal nature. We discover that concepts of time, origin, and destination are illusions, and that we are perfection in the eternal now. This realization frees us from linear constraints, inviting us to embrace our existence beyond time and space.
Glossarium
- Turning Point: A perceived moment of change that invites a shift in awareness.
- Consciousness: The essence of our being, extending beyond time and space.
- Eternal Now: The timeless state of existence where past and future merge.
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” – Alan Watts
At the edge of perception, we stand,
Facing the illusion of the land.
A turning point, it seems to be,
Yet beyond it, we are free.
Tracing paths to whence we came,
Discovering it’s all the same.
No forwards, backwards, here to find,
Just the eternal dance of the mind.
Perfection in the here and now,
Beyond the why, the when, the how.
In this moment, we are whole,
Infinite beings, without a goal.
Let us shed the chains of time,
In the now, our souls entwine.
Together, in the eternal dance,
Embracing change, we take the chance.
We invite our fellow sojourners to share their reflections on the illusion of the turning point and the embrace of the eternal now, exploring together the boundless landscapes of our shared consciousness.
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