Pointed Aspects…

Losing touch isn’t such a bad thing. Or perhaps more appropriate would be out of synch. I’m not sure what you call it, or even if there’s a name or label for it. It’s one of those sensations that is hard to describe; harder still to identify, and at times, slightly difficult to pull yourself up from or out of.

That pointed aspect that was grasped so long ago has taken me to a place that is now "comfortably numb". Sensations tease and lure with unspoken promises are more surreal. Imagination or not, it soon becomes the focus that mandates and then manipulates decisions. Contrary to beliefs, we are guided through a chaotic maze that leaves us more confused than before.

What, then, becomes definitive in the thought process? If the mind can be our worst enemy, surely it can also be our allay. Conclusions are drawn only to be discarded when that idea doesn’t fit into the mainstream of daily activities. Internal conflicts with the "self" manifest to disillusion therefore are creating more questions than answers.

What becomes our salvation in pushing aside these same pointed aspects of losing touch? This sanctuary is a safe haven, and the conclusions drawn from these thoughts, are my own, as surely as whatever conclusions you draw, are yours. These ideas are not applicable to all who would read this. But I’m sure these ideas can be identifiable in one way or another.

Losing touch perhaps is too strong. Maybe another way of putting it would be…. "Out of touch"; "losing perspective". Whatever name or label is applied, I’m positive that we all find our way after searching for the answer, which was at one time, elusive…

I happen to think it’s one of the amazing aspects of life that life itself, in unknowable. We’re a funny species, we human beings. We spend so much time classifying and labeling–everything around us, everything about us. And we feel comfortable with the labels, we feel like naming something makes it more solid, more knowable, but it’s all an illusion. It’s all lies that we tell ourselves to make us feel better and more safe and in control. And still, I’d argue that perspective is the most valuable thing we can have in life. But make no mistake, you never find true perspective until and unless you’ve stared into the abyss–or even floated around in it for a while. All other perception is false. As for answers…the only true answer, the only truth you’ll ever find are more questions. There’s no such thing as a definitive answer (unless I give it). 😉 The best questions lead to more questions, not true answers. Only in seeking out more answers can the journey continue. And the journey—the journey is what it’s all about.

ryn: it all starts with accepting that you can’t KNOW everything–or even most things. if you attain 50 things, in your whole life, that you can say are absolutely, unquestionably truths, i think you’ve done well. most of life shifts too much to ever get a hold of truth–it’s light grabbing the beam of a flashlight. but if you love to learn, and you enjoy the challenge, the quest for truth andfor truths is a fun and ever-challenging one.

ryn: you don’t like creamy desserts?

ryn: well bless your heart!

Well written. Ryn, I pre-bake the pizza dough, so I guess I’m cheating. Take care,