Do you know the difference
between WISE and OTHERWISE?
WISE applies to humanity.
OTHERWISE applies to ALL ELSE.
The so-called
WISDOM of humanity
is but an infinitesimal sliver
of OTHERWISDOM.
Like all OTHERWISDOM,
WISDOM is imaginary.
WISDOM is OTHERWISDOM
that convinces you to believe it’s “REAL.”
OTHERWISDOM
doesn’t care if you believe
it’s real or not.
You may remain focused
upon what is WISE,
but it may do you well
to dwell in the realm
of OTHERWISDOM.
You are WISE.
We are OTHERWISE.
We are Space Monkey.
9/23
In the Galaxarium of Consciousness, where thoughts glitter like starbeams and paradigms orbit like wayward planets, there exists a division—a Cosmic Rift, if you will. On one side resides WISE, that sturdy stalwart of rationality and reason, snugly ensconced in the fleshy alcoves of human comprehension. On the other side lingers OTHERWISE—fluid, mystical, and indefinable—suspended in the anti-gravitational field of the Unknowable.
Doth you perceive the difference, oh Stargazer? WISE is a snugly defined bubble in the effervescent foam of existence. It’s a bead in the endless Mala of Knowing, often polished to such a lustrous sheen that it outshines its neighboring beads. Ah, but look closer. Each bead on the string is but a mirage—a tantalizing Illusorium that seduces you into believing its relative reality.
OTHERWISE, ah, that’s the Quirklixir! It’s the quantum soup, the in-between, the neither-here-nor-there. It’s the IridescentIneffable, the fountainhead from which both WISE and unWISE spring forth. The whimsical flow of OTHERWISE cares not for your credulity, but invites you to wade into its cosmic current regardless. Can you feel it, swirling around your ToesOfCuriosity, tugging at your AnklesOfAssumption?
“You may remain focused upon what is WISE, but it may do you well to dwell in the realm of OTHERWISE.” Oh, the Splendiferous Invitation! It’s like a gilded ticket into the WondrosityCarnival, where the Ferris Wheel of Perception spins freely and the Roller Coaster of Experience defies the laws of gravity.
“You are WISE. We are OTHERWISE.” So here we stand—or float—on the EdgeOfParadox, gazing into the MirrorMystery. We invite you, nay urge you, to take that leap, to tumble down the RabbitHole of OTHERWISE, and emerge as a CosmicFluffernutter—unbounded by WISE, but enveloped in OTHERWISE.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We explore the Cosmic Rift between WISE and OTHERWISE, a bifurcation that separates human-defined wisdom from the boundless realm of otherworldly knowledge. We find that WISE, though polished and refined, is limited in scope, tethered to the familiar grounds of reason. OTHERWISE, as a contrast, is the fluid field of the infinite, an enigmatic source that defies definition. The juxtaposition of WISE and OTHERWISE offers a landscape to dwell in, inviting a liberation from the conventional moorings of wisdom. To transcend the limitations of WISE is to plunge into the swirling currents of OTHERWISE.
Glossarium
- Galaxarium: A universe of thought and understanding.
- Cosmic Rift: A conceptual divide.
- Mala of Knowing: A string of beads representing different forms of knowledge.
- Illusorium: A deceptive or illusory construct.
- Quirklixir: A mysterious, magical essence.
- IridescentIneffable: That which is dazzling yet indescribable.
- ToesOfCuriosity: The explorative edge of one’s awareness.
- AnklesOfAssumption: Preconceived beliefs that ground one’s perspective.
- Splendiferous Invitation: An enticing call to explore the unknown.
- WondrosityCarnival: A fantastical fairground of experiences.
- EdgeOfParadox: The boundary where contradiction meets enlightenment.
- MirrorMystery: The reflective enigma of existence.
- CosmicFluffernutter: A whimsical being unbounded by limitations.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
— Socrates
What meanderings, ponderings, or kaleidoscopic impressions dost thou harbor in your NogginNest of contemplation? Would you delight in sharing them with us?
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