Encountering
We encounter.
And often without thought,
We interpret.
And take what we interpret to be true meaning.
But true meaning is always a unity,
Of what is sensed in the encounter,
And what framework we employ,
In making our interpretation.
Change the framework,
And change what we take to be true meaning.
What we sense in the encounter,
Simultaneously has multiple potential meanings.
If we choose any one of the narrow frameworks,
Concerned with self alone,
We will be more judgmental of others.
And our meaning will be characterized
By separateness and exclusiveness.
We will be leaning toward or manifesting vice.
If we choose a more global framework,
We will be less judgmental of others.
And our meaning will be characterized
By connectedness and inclusiveness.
We will be leaning toward or manifesting virtue.
One way turns toward and connects with the other side.
There we experience multiplicity and turmoil.
And we burn with a hot fire.
This is Death.
The other way turns toward and connects with Godliness.
Here we experience unity and tranquility.
And we glow with a radiant light.
This is Life.