Until perception is recognized
as the central principle in physics,
we will live in the dark ages,
thinking we’re illuminated.
Until facts are realized to be relative,
we will continue to fight
over personal and cultural mirages.
Until logic is employed
not as strictly THE way,
but as one POSSIBLE way,
we will limit our potentials
to only logical outcomes.
Until time and space
are understood as options,
not absolutes,
we will continue to
move sequentially
and sequentially only.
Trail Wood,
11/2
Beyond the Confines of the Mind
The journey of self-awareness begins when we venture beyond the boundaries of our thoughts. The mind, a powerful tool, often limits our perspective, tethering us to familiar grounds. It’s a delightful paradox: to truly know, we must first un-know.
The Principle of Perception
Perception plays a profound role in shaping our understanding of the universe. It’s the lens through which we view and interpret the cosmos. Yet, if we take it as the ultimate truth, we confine ourselves to a limited spectrum, neglecting the vast expanse of possibilities beyond.
Relativity of Facts
In a realm of ever-shifting sands, what’s deemed as a fact today might be a mere shadow tomorrow. It’s essential to embrace the fluidity of truths and recognize their relativity to avoid clashing over transient mirages.
The Multiple Facets of Logic
While logic provides a structured pathway to conclusions, it isn’t the sole route. By adhering strictly to logic, we risk missing the myriad other paths that lead to wondrous destinations, often unseen through the logical lens.
The Illusion of Time and Space
Bound by the constructs of time and space, we often move in linear sequences, one moment leading to the next. However, when we perceive them as mere options rather than absolutes, a world of simultaneous possibilities unveils itself.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Embracing a broader perspective beyond the mind’s confines allows us to see the relativity of facts, the multifaceted nature of logic, and the optional nature of time and space. This expanded view propels us into a realm of limitless potentials, far from the sequential limitations we’re accustomed to.
Glossarium
- Self-awareness: Conscious knowledge of one’s character and feelings.
- Fluidity: The quality of being adaptable or changeable.
- Transient: Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Stepping beyond the thoughts we know,
Into vast realms where perceptions grow,
Where facts are fluid, and time does flow,
In myriad directions, casting a radiant glow.
The mind’s confines, though vast and wide,
Limit the horizons where truths reside,
Yet, when set free, like a rising tide,
We soar to heights, side by side.
Where shall our imaginations journey next?
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