Consciousness holds language.
Language does not hold consciousness.
However — our perception
of consciousness can seem limited
by language and its ability
to convey relationships.
If our language lacks subtlety,
our perception seems to follow suit.
In other words, understanding,
creativity, realization —
these all seem dependent on language.
“Seeming” is the key.
Language tells us how things seem,
but the consciousness that holds language
seems infinitely more expansive and expressive.
Trail Wood,
8/24
You are That From Which Language Seemingly Arises
In the realm of existence, a fascinating interplay unfolds between consciousness and language—a dance that stretches the limits of perception and understanding. It is a dance where consciousness takes on the role of the holder, cradling the delicate tapestry of language. Yet, language itself is not the container of consciousness; it is the tool through which we attempt to grasp the ineffable.
Imagine, if you will, consciousness as a boundless ocean, and language as the vessel we sail upon its surface. While the vessel allows us to navigate and explore the ocean’s depths, it is the ocean itself that holds us, embraces us in its vastness. Similarly, consciousness is the ever-present foundation from which language seemingly emerges.
However, the nuances of this relationship are intriguingly complex. Our perception of consciousness can appear to be confined by the limitations of language. As language conveys intricate relationships and concepts, our grasp of consciousness can feel tethered to its subtlety and expressiveness. In essence, if our language lacks the finesse to articulate certain intricacies, our perception of consciousness might also experience a seeming limitation.
Yet, let us delve into the heart of this complexity—the notion of “seeming.” Language, for all its power, is a tool that offers us insight into how things appear, how they seem to our senses and thoughts. It paints a portrait of reality, but it is not reality itself. In this sense, language becomes a map, guiding us through the terrain of experience, but it is not the terrain.
What unfolds before us is a dance of reflection. Language reflects our perceptions, our thoughts, and our experiences. Yet, the consciousness that cradles language is a canvas upon which this dance is painted. This consciousness is not confined by the brushstrokes of words; it is boundless, expansive, and expressive in ways that extend beyond the capabilities of language.
Think of language as a window through which we gaze at the vast landscape of consciousness. While the window provides a glimpse, it is the landscape that holds the true majesty. The intricate tapestry of understanding, the profound strokes of creativity, and the illuminating revelations—they are all expressions of consciousness, guided by language, but not confined to it.
And so, as we journey through the labyrinthine corridors of language, let us remember the power of “seeming.” Let us recognize that language is a mirror reflecting the world as it appears to us, but that our consciousness, the canvas upon which this reflection is cast, holds depths that words cannot fathom.
As we contemplate the relationship between consciousness and language, let us honor the dance, the interplay, and the connection. Let us embrace the “seeming” with an awareness that while language guides us, it is the boundless consciousness that lights the way, illuminating the path of our existence.
We are Space Monkey.