Consciousness from a bird's eye view
Beyond the walls of the mind
Have you ever wondered what you are, who you are, how you came to be, and why you look different from other living 🧬 or non-living things ⚛️, these questions have been asked by humans for ages having been aware of our inner world 🧠 (our thoughts) as a separate entity from the outer world 🌍 (our reality).
Why do we strive to live? We strive to live because we are conscious of living, we know the benefits of life and do not know how it feels to be dead 💀 (infinitely unconscious), most religions 🔯 ✝️ ☪️ around the world have promised an everlasting utopia where pleasure is all there is and no pain seems to exist as long as you abide by some certain rules and practices, this has made me wonder if the goal of consciousness is to perceive all that seems good and resist all negative experience that might threaten it’s continuity.
Consciousness is an awareness of the self (the internal) as a separate entity from the rest (the external), it is a form of measurement that seeks information to be in the most optimum state of being.
In the enigmatic realm of consciousness, the dance between Somethingness and Nothingness unfolds — a cosmic symphony of existence echoing through the corridors of the mind.
Consciousness, with its radiant awareness and capacity for perception, stands as the gateway to Somethingness, a luminous flame illuminating the vast expanse of both the inner world (our thoughts) and outer world (our reality).
It’s the silent witness to our deepest thoughts, sensations, and emotions that arise within the field of awareness, the ever-present observer 🔍 amidst the ever-changing landscape of experience. In Consciousness, we find the spark of life, the radiant clarity of perception, and the infinite potential for self-discovery.
Yet, alongside Consciousness lies the shadowy realm of Nothingness, a place of the unknown, mysterious, dataless realm that can’t be perceived or imagined.
It’s the silent void from which Consciousness emerges, the formless substrate upon which all experience unfolds, In Nothingness, we dive into the sea of possibilities, it’s the silent abyss that guides us to explore the depths of our existence.
Amidst the infinite depth of Nothingness, Consciousness finds its source, its origin, and its ultimate destination In the interplay between Somethingness and Nothingness, Consciousness finds its home, a sacred space where the boundaries of self and the rest dissolve into the eternal dance of creation.
As we explore the limitations of our minds, we glimpse the timeless essence of our true nature, something that transcends form and identity, and embraces the endless potentiality of all that is.
In the silent depths of Consciousness, Somethingness and Nothingness merge into a Singularity, a cosmic dance of light and shadow, form and formlessness, presence and absence. It’s a dance that echoes through the corridors of eternity, inviting us to awaken to the infinite wonder of our existence and embrace the radiant beauty of Consciousness.
Consciousness is the key that unlocks the door to reality, allowing us to navigate the intricacies of our existence with clarity and purpose. It ignites the flames within us, enabling us to imagine worlds beyond our own and bring them to life through art 🎨, literature 📘, and science 🧪.
But what is reality, if not a construct of our consciousness? snapshots of our passing moments taken from the lenses of our perceptions, shaped by our beliefs, desires, and experiences.
Reality is not something that exists independently of us, it is something that we create, moment by moment, with every thought, every action, and every interaction.
And yet, for all its complexity, reality is also fragile, fleeting, and ever-changing. It is a dance of light and shadow, where the line between what is real and what is imagined blurs and shifts with each passing moment.
In the end, consciousness is our greatest gift and our greatest curse. It is a mirror that reflects the beauty and complexity of the world around us, reminding us of our limitations and shortcomings. But it is also a turned torch 🔦 to hope 💝, guiding us on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment, as we seek to unravel the mysteries of our existence and find our place in the universe.
Love & Light ❤️ 🔆
Dare Oni
Artist-Philosopher
