Life
The universe- perhaps a multitude of universes – exist. If there was no consciousness to perceive it then it would still exist.
Yet there is. There is consciousness – and it exists in many forms. It came into creation and has evolved on this planet. It is called life.
We are alive.
We open our eyes into a universe of light, heat and solidity.
But for a few physical laws and chance occurrences this might not have been the case. This universe could easily have merely consisted of dissipating hydrogen, absolute cold and not a hint of substance. Instead it formed stars, light, heat and complex molecules.
We can see, feel, breathe and experience.
That is the wonder.
In the big scheme of things a lifetime is the flash of a strobe. We are here and gone.
Yet in a lifetime there are many days and much to do, to feel and experience. It is how we fill our time that is the measure of our worth.
It can be a long, drawn-out affair of trivia, routine and dreariness, or a delight of friendship, love, exploration and creativity.
I believe that consciousness is so rare in this universe that we almost have a duty to give it all we’ve got.
Life
Life is a mystery –
An interim of consciousness
In a boundless ocean of oblivion;
A string of moments
That are opportunities;
A momentary awakening
Into an infinity of wonder;
A window into a universe of awe.
Life is a brief ripple
In the river of time;
A chance meeting
With other minds;
A discovery of self,
A sharing of beauty beyond measure;
A moment’s love
Before the cloistered doors close.
Life is measured in seconds.
All we have to do
Is to fill each one.
Opher 12.1.2016
Life is about unraveling it
I like to unravel – the trouble is the more I unravel the more knots I find.
Life is full of knots
And wills.
And here I am stuck in the past and the future… HOW DO I GET OUT OF THIS PLACE??? (sigh…)
Seize the moment.
You know, everyone says that. But I fear that no matter HOW much I’m drawn to Eastern philosophy, I STILL have a Western mind. (It’s my understanding that philosophically Easterners always ask “Why” about something, while Westerners always ask “How.” Sound about right? I’m blonde. Need good, elementary instructions. May be a left over from teaching kindergarten!)
I don’t know. My philosophy is ‘do it’. Life is adventure. There is a philosophy of love, care and improve. There are opportunities and we have to seize them. life is short – maximise the experience!