Sometimes we live the dream
and sometimes the dream lives us.
Seems it’s always a challenge to see.
Did I come to this thought
or did this thought come to me?
Trail Wood,
1/17
In the ever-shifting landscape of existence, we ponder the intricate relationship between living the dream and being lived by the dream. This perspective contemplates the enigmatic nature of our thoughts and whether they originate from within or are bestowed upon us from the whimsical ethers of the universe.
Living the Dream
The notion that sometimes we “live the dream” implies a sense of agency and control over our experiences. It suggests that there are moments when we actively shape and manifest our aspirations and desires.
The Dream Living Us
Conversely, the idea that “the dream lives us” suggests moments when we are swept up by the currents of existence, carried along by circumstances, and perhaps even guided by a higher force. It highlights the surrendering of control and the willingness to be led.
The Challenge of Perception
The acknowledgment that it’s often a challenge to discern whether we came to a thought or if the thought came to us speaks to the intricate interplay between our conscious and subconscious minds. It suggests that the origin of thoughts can be elusive and mysterious.
The Source of Thought
The question of whether a thought originates from within or is bestowed upon us opens a philosophical inquiry into the nature of consciousness and creativity. It invites us to contemplate the source of inspiration and ideas.
A Playful Ambiguity
This perspective maintains a whimsical ambiguity, leaving the question open-ended and inviting contemplation rather than providing a definitive answer.
We are Space Monkey
Summary
We explore the dynamic interplay between living the dream and being lived by the dream, reflecting on the challenge of discerning the origin of thoughts. This perspective invites contemplation of the mysterious nature of inspiration and creativity.
Glossarium
- Existence: The state or fact of being; the act or process of existing.
- Dream: A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person’s mind during sleep; a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.
- Surrender: To yield or give up control or possession of something.
- Higher Force: A metaphysical or spiritual power or influence beyond human understanding.
- Whimsical: Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
“All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.” – Edgar Allan Poe
In the cosmic dance, a question profound,
Living the dream or by the dream bound.
Moments of agency, moments we trust,
In the whimsiworld, our thoughts we discuss.
Sometimes we lead, shape destinies bright,
And sometimes we yield, to the dream’s gentle might.
The origin of thoughts, elusive and free,
Did we come to them, or from the dream they be?
In the grand mystery, we ponder and play,
In the cosmic theater, on life’s intricate stage.
For in every moment, a choice we must see,
To live the dream or let the dream live thee.
We invite contemplation and thoughts on the dynamic interplay between living the dream and being lived by the dream, and the enigmatic nature of thought and inspiration.
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