Wow

Philosophical exploration. A reminder of how astonishing existence is, and the collective happening. A reflection. A consideration of the external, which simultaneously and indirectly stimulates an internal realisation.

Transcript

What exactly is the universe?

Isn't it just.

.

.

Wow.

Astonishing.

Phenomenal.

We can pretend we're not primates blabbering on,

Hallucinating a reality,

And believe it's stars,

Planets,

Matter,

Gravity,

Space,

Exploding,

Expanding,

And so forth.

But that reveals very little.

The naked universe,

In its raw form,

Before humans clothed it,

Is weird.

Think about the fact that this is happening.

There is such thing as such thing.

This ineffable field of activity termed cosmos is too unreal for even the imagination.

Yet,

It exists.

Whatever that means.

Although I can propose philosophical ideas for potential understanding,

I think it's more insightful to sit in silence and acknowledge its enigmatic nature.

The stargazers alone are in good company.

They'll present more clarity than the concept of god,

Or any scientific theory like the big bang and inflation.

For it is enormous,

Dwarfing our trivial human world.

That's not to prompt discouragement.

Be curious but humble.

Recognize yourself as part of a happening greater than whatever matrix you've adopted.

I realized that when I observe astronomy-related photos showcased in the universe,

For they're an exclamation mark to the rhetorical question,

What are we doing?

The division.

Violence.

Gluttony.

Stampede that is modern civilization.

What are we doing?

Look at this place.

From the earthworms to the black holes raging in space.

Wow.

Reviews

Wow indeed!

Wow! Indeed!
Not only for the amazing of what was said, but the Wow! That there’s not more than these few meditations. Please come back and make more. I like your mind and what you’ve said.
Blessings to you and all on this journey.
Warmly,
Anne

Very nice…thank you!

These musings come from a deeply compassionate place. With all the noise and tumult in our existence, we must remember wonder and joy. Thank you for those reminders, Travis. My soul took a deep breath this morning because of you.

That was fantastic! It truly gave me pause and set awe in my heart for the stars and creation around me! Thank you!