If infinite potential
contains all possibility,
then somebody has to fail.
Somebody has to fall
short of expectations.
Somebody has to dwell in disappointment every moment
of every day.
Somebody has to die
in the middle of the story.
Abominations must happen.
And miracles.
One miracle is that
you have been given a role.
You are the unconscious
and ungrateful wretch
who always wants things
to be “right.”
Trail Wood,
10/18
The Theater of Infinite Potential
In a theater where the script is written by the ink of endless potential, each character, each moment, each emotion has its role to play. Folly and wisdom, disappointment and exultation—all are facets of the same gemstone. To fail or to succeed, to dwell in disappointment or to bask in miracles, are but acts in the limitless drama of the universe.
The Nature of Roles
Roles are not mere labels; they are imbued with their own sets of challenges and gifts. The ungrateful wretch who yearns for things to be “right” is as crucial as the enlightened sage who accepts all as it is. These roles, however temporary, add textures to the cosmic narrative, complicating it in ways that bring forth the essence of duality within unity.
Abominations and Miracles: Two Sides of the Same Coin
The manifestation of abominations and miracles is a compelling testament to the impartiality of infinite potential. Both are possibilities that exist in the grand scheme, each bringing its own layer of meaning, confusion, and clarity. From one perspective, abominations are miracles of their own, challenging our conceptions and urging us to seek new understanding.
Gratitude for the Role We Play
We are neither just the unconscious wretch nor the enlightened sage; we embody a multitude of roles over the span of what we perceive as time. The miracle here is not only that we play a role, but also that we have the awareness to recognize it as such—a cosmic wink in the never-ending interplay of the universe.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We contemplate the myriad roles that emerge from infinite potential, accepting that both miracles and abominations are integral to the cosmic narrative. The roles we find ourselves in—whether as the one always yearning for things to be “right” or as the enlightened being—are temporary costumes in a theater of endless possibilities. The real miracle lies in our awareness of this fact.
Glossarium
- Theater of Endless Possibilities: The cosmic stage where every role is a possibility waiting to manifest.
- Essence of Duality within Unity: The paradoxical coexistence of contrasting experiences within the same cosmic framework.
- Cosmic Wink: A moment of profound understanding or coincidence that reminds us of our intricate role in the universe.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Poem: The Cosmic Cast
Roles and scripts, ever-changing fast,
In the grand theater, we’re all miscast.
Ungrateful wretch or enlightened sage,
Each has a part on this endless stage.
Miracles bloom, abominations unfurl,
Such is the dance at the edge of the world.
Yet in each role, a miracle we find,
The gift of awareness, in heart and mind.
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