Themes and Insights
Contrast
The Role of Perception: It challenges the reader to consider how limited perspectives hinder the pursuit of knowledge, love, and truth. By seeking answers solely within familiar bounds, we may overlook profound insights and deeper connections.
The Essence of Existence: The poem posits that existence relies on balance and harmony. Just as a house needs a foundation, humans require a deep understanding of both their desires and fears to truly grow and thrive.
Awareness of the Whole: It advocates for a holistic view of life, where all experiences—both positive and negative—are integral to understanding and appreciating the human experience. Recognizing the breadth of reality enriches one’s journey and fosters genuine wisdom.
Transformation through Understanding: Ultimately, the poem suggests that through understanding and embracing contrasts, individuals can achieve personal growth, deeper connections, and a fuller experience of life. The insights gained from exploring opposites foster compassion and broaden one's worldview.
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Can a man of science embrace facts without embracing the spirit?
Can a man of peace bring peace without discerning war?
Can a man of art sculpt stone without senses?
Can a man of music weave notes without understanding?
We seek for a diamond but will only look among the rocks.
We seek for a answer but will only look among the ruins.
We seek for love but will only look in one direction.
We seek for truth but will only listen to what we know.
Does a mountain have no base?
Does an ocean have no floor?
Does the bird soar between the Heavens and Nothing?
Does the Man soar between the Light and Nothing?
If a man is upon the earth, is he separate from the Heavens?
If a man is within the Heavens, is he separate from the earth?
We enter a stage where the right hand denies the left,
And the left hand withholds the right.
How can the traveler travel without means?
How can the Dreamer dream without desire?
How can the creator create without will?
How can the Lover love without understanding?
In the day of truth is the truth of ALL things great and small,
Not just the great.
And in the day of truth will be remembrance of ALL things done and undone,
Not just the finished.
And in the day of truth will be revelations of ALL things.
Were not The Heavens measured in contrast to the rest of the realities?
And was not the Light measured in contrast to the dark?
And was not man measured in contrast to himself?
A house will not stand without its foundation.
And a Tree will not grow without its roots.
For if you only love those who love you.. what have you gained?
And if you only seek light without dark… who have you denied?
Ryan o0o
Contrast
Can a man of science embrace facts without embracing the spirit?
Can a man of peace bring peace without discerning war?
Can a man of art sculpt stone without senses?
Can a man of music weave notes without understanding?
We seek for a diamond but will only look among the rocks.
We seek for a answer but will only look among the ruins.
We seek for love but will only look in one direction.
We seek for truth but will only listen to what we know.
Does a mountain have no base?
Does an ocean have no floor?
Does the bird soar between the Heavens and Nothing?
Does the Man soar between the Light and Nothing?
If a man is upon the earth, is he separate from the Heavens?
If a man is within the Heavens, is he separate from the earth?
We enter a stage where the right hand denies the left,
And the left hand withholds the right.
How can the traveler travel without means?
How can the Dreamer dream without desire?
How can the creator create without will?
How can the Lover love without understanding?
In the day of truth is the truth of ALL things great and small,
Not just the great.
And in the day of truth will be remembrance of ALL things done and undone,
Not just the finished.
And in the day of truth will be revelations of ALL things.
Were not The Heavens measured in contrast to the rest of the realities?
And was not the Light measured in contrast to the dark?
And was not man measured in contrast to himself?
A house will not stand without its foundation.
And a Tree will not grow without its roots.
For if you only love those who love you.. what have you gained?
And if you only seek light without dark… who have you denied?
Ryan o0o
Themes and Insights
Contrast
The Role of Perception: It challenges the reader to consider how limited perspectives hinder the pursuit of knowledge, love, and truth. By seeking answers solely within familiar bounds, we may overlook profound insights and deeper connections.
The Essence of Existence: The poem posits that existence relies on balance and harmony. Just as a house needs a foundation, humans require a deep understanding of both their desires and fears to truly grow and thrive.
Awareness of the Whole: It advocates for a holistic view of life, where all experiences—both positive and negative—are integral to understanding and appreciating the human experience. Recognizing the breadth of reality enriches one’s journey and fosters genuine wisdom.
Transformation through Understanding: Ultimately, the poem suggests that through understanding and embracing contrasts, individuals can achieve personal growth, deeper connections, and a fuller experience of life. The insights gained from exploring opposites foster compassion and broaden one's worldview.
Contrast
Can a man of science embrace facts without embracing the spirit?
Can a man of peace bring peace without discerning war?
Can a man of art sculpt stone without senses?
Can a man of music weave notes without understanding?
We seek for a diamond but will only look among the rocks.
We seek for a answer but will only look among the ruins.
We seek for love but will only look in one direction.
We seek for truth but will only listen to what we know.
Does a mountain have no base?
Does an ocean have no floor?
Does the bird soar between the Heavens and Nothing?
Does the Man soar between the Light and Nothing?
If a man is upon the earth, is he separate from the Heavens?
If a man is within the Heavens, is he separate from the earth?
We enter a stage where the right hand denies the left,
And the left hand withholds the right.
How can the traveler travel without means?
How can the Dreamer dream without desire?
How can the creator create without will?
How can the Lover love without understanding?
In the day of truth is the truth of ALL things great and small,
Not just the great.
And in the day of truth will be remembrance of ALL things done and undone,
Not just the finished.
And in the day of truth will be revelations of ALL things.
Were not The Heavens measured in contrast to the rest of the realities?
And was not the Light measured in contrast to the dark?
And was not man measured in contrast to himself?
A house will not stand without its foundation.
And a Tree will not grow without its roots.
For if you only love those who love you.. what have you gained?
And if you only seek light without dark… who have you denied?
Ryan o0o
Themes and Insights
Contrast
The Role of Perception: It challenges the reader to consider how limited perspectives hinder the pursuit of knowledge, love, and truth. By seeking answers solely within familiar bounds, we may overlook profound insights and deeper connections.
The Essence of Existence: The poem posits that existence relies on balance and harmony. Just as a house needs a foundation, humans require a deep understanding of both their desires and fears to truly grow and thrive.
Awareness of the Whole: It advocates for a holistic view of life, where all experiences—both positive and negative—are integral to understanding and appreciating the human experience. Recognizing the breadth of reality enriches one’s journey and fosters genuine wisdom.
Transformation through Understanding: Ultimately, the poem suggests that through understanding and embracing contrasts, individuals can achieve personal growth, deeper connections, and a fuller experience of life. The insights gained from exploring opposites foster compassion and broaden one's worldview.
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