The Essence of Being

[JalJala]

I am not a name, nor a face—
I am the now, the endless space.
Beyond all labels, beyond all thought,
I simply am—untamed, uncaught.

No title to hold, no role to play,
I am not a person, not your way.
In every heart, in every mind,
I’m the "undefined," untouched by time.

I am the truth that can’t be known,
The present moment, all alone.
No words can bind it, no mind can see,
The essence of what it means to be.

I am the one in all you see,
The same in birds, in trees, in all that breathes.
No right, no wrong, no duality—
Just stillness, where we are truly free.

Just see me, don’t try to hold,
I am the now, both young and old.
No form, no start, no end, no bind,
I am the truth that frees your mind.

 

[Anshhi]

I am not a name, nor a face—
I am the now, the endless space.
Beyond all labels, beyond all thought,
I simply am—untamed, uncaught.

No title to hold, no role to play,
I am not a person, not your way.
In every heart, in every mind,
I’m the "undefined," untouched by time.

I am the truth that can’t be known,
The present moment, all alone.
No words can bind it, no mind can see,
The essence of what it means to be.

I am the one in all you see,
The same in birds, in trees, in all that breathes.
No right, no wrong, no duality—
Just stillness, where we are truly free.

Just see me, don’t try to hold,
I am the now, both young and old.
No form, no start, no end, no bind,
I am the truth that frees your mind.

This poem has a full energetic performance and you too..*A_AICS

 

[JalJala]

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Thanks so much for taking the time to read it! I’m so grateful for your wonderful feedback on the poem.

 

[Osprey]

Is it about "CONSCIOUSNESS" ??

 

[URum]

Amazing

 

[JalJala]

Is it about "CONSCIOUSNESS" ??

No, my friend, it’s not about consciousness. It’s about essence—the core of existence itself, the unchanging truth that simply is. Consciousness involves thoughts, perceptions, and interpretations shaped by our minds, but the essence is timeless, beyond all labels and ideas. The poem speaks about the essence of life, which is undefined, indescribable, and immovable. It cannot be defined or grasped, for it simply is, beyond any assumptions or definitions we try to place on it. Words fall short because we do not know what it looks like, yet it is always present, in everything. I see this essence in the present moment, in the "I AM," the essence of every living being.

 

[Osprey]

No, my friend, it’s not about consciousness. It’s about essence—the core of existence itself, the unchanging truth that simply is. Consciousness involves thoughts, perceptions, and interpretations shaped by our minds, but the essence is timeless, beyond all labels and ideas. The poem speaks about the essence of life, which is undefined, indescribable, and immovable. It cannot be defined or grasped, for it simply is, beyond any assumptions or definitions we try to place on it. Words fall short because we do not know what it looks like, yet it is always present, in everything. I see this essence in the present moment, in the "I AM," the essence of every living being.

 

[Osprey]

No, my friend, it’s not about consciousness. It’s about essence—the core of existence itself, the unchanging truth that simply is. Consciousness involves thoughts, perceptions, and interpretations shaped by our minds, but the essence is timeless, beyond all labels and ideas. The poem speaks about the essence of life, which is undefined, indescribable, and immovable. It cannot be defined or grasped, for it simply is, beyond any assumptions or definitions we try to place on it. Words fall short because we do not know what it looks like, yet it is always present, in everything. I see this essence in the present moment, in the "I AM," the essence of every living being.

Consciousness my friend....... is a complex concept that goes beyond simple perception. While I agree that essence exists in many forms, including inanimate things like paintings, sculptures, mountains, or forests, it's important to note the difference. These lifeless forms can have an essence or meaning, but consciousness is unique to living beings. Life cannot exist without consciousness, as it is what allows us to perceive and appreciate the essence of the world around us, even in non-living things.

 

[JalJala]

Consciousness my friend....... is a complex concept that goes beyond simple perception. While I agree that essence exists in many forms, including inanimate things like paintings, sculptures, mountains, or forests, it's important to note the difference. These lifeless forms can have an essence or meaning, but consciousness is unique to living beings. Life cannot exist without consciousness, as it is what allows us to perceive and appreciate the essence of the world around us, even in non-living things.

Ah, I see your perspective, my friend, and I agree with you on many points. Consciousness certainly allows us to perceive, engage with, and interpret the essence around us. It’s the lens through which we experience the world and appreciate the beauty of both living beings and inanimate objects whether it’s a painting, a sculpture, a mountain, or a forest. Without consciousness, we wouldn’t be aware of these essences.

However, from my point of view, essence exists independently of consciousness. It is the fundamental truth of all things a timeless, unchanging core that transcends perception or thought. Whether or not we are aware of it, the essence is. Consciousness allows us to perceive and interpret essence, but it doesn’t create it.

Take, for example, a sunset. Through our consciousness, we can admire its beauty the vibrant colors, the shifting light, and the emotions it stirs in us. But the essence of the sunset its light, movement, and being exists regardless of whether anyone is there to witness it. Consciousness enables us to experience it, but the sunset’s essence remains unchanged, present whether or not it is observed.

In this way, consciousness can be understood as a tool for experiencing essence, but it does not define or shape it. Essence exists beyond our thoughts and perceptions, independent of the workings of the mind. It is like the "I AM" pure, undefinable, and ever-present, both within and outside of us.

So, while consciousness is vital for perceiving and engaging with essence, it is not the origin of essence. Essence transcends consciousness, existing in its purest form timeless, untouched, and unalterable before any thought or perception arises. It is found in the "now," in the space beyond thought, beyond our attempts to define or fully comprehend it.

I hope this clears things up for you.

 

[Osprey]

Consciousness is the state of being aware, which enabes the recognition of essence in objects or phenomenon, Just like the sunset example you have described and the Essence is the intrinsic nature or meaning of something, which can be grasped through consciousness. For instance, a Poet's essence might lie in the emotion or story it conveys, but it requires a conscious observer to perceive and interpret it. My point is both are complementary to each other ( Dualism, in the context of the observer and observed). I agree to disagree, respecting your viewpoint without refuting the points you have raised here.Keep going!!

 

[Osprey]

Ah, I see your perspective, my friend, and I agree with you on many points. Consciousness certainly allows us to perceive, engage with, and interpret the essence around us. It’s the lens through which we experience the world and appreciate the beauty of both living beings and inanimate objects whether it’s a painting, a sculpture, a mountain, or a forest. Without consciousness, we wouldn’t be aware of these essences.

However, from my point of view, essence exists independently of consciousness. It is the fundamental truth of all things a timeless, unchanging core that transcends perception or thought. Whether or not we are aware of it, the essence is. Consciousness allows us to perceive and interpret essence, but it doesn’t create it.

Take, for example, a sunset. Through our consciousness, we can admire its beauty the vibrant colors, the shifting light, and the emotions it stirs in us. But the essence of the sunset its light, movement, and being exists regardless of whether anyone is there to witness it. Consciousness enables us to experience it, but the sunset’s essence remains unchanged, present whether or not it is observed.

In this way, consciousness can be understood as a tool for experiencing essence, but it does not define or shape it. Essence exists beyond our thoughts and perceptions, independent of the workings of the mind. It is like the "I AM" pure, undefinable, and ever-present, both within and outside of us.

So, while consciousness is vital for perceiving and engaging with essence, it is not the origin of essence. Essence transcends consciousness, existing in its purest form timeless, untouched, and unalterable before any thought or perception arises. It is found in the "now," in the space beyond thought, beyond our attempts to define or fully comprehend it.

I hope this clears things up for you.

 

[JalJala]

Consciousness is the state of being aware, which enabes the recognition of essence in objects or phenomenon, Just like the sunset example you have described and the Essence is the intrinsic nature or meaning of something, which can be grasped through consciousness. For instance, a Poet's essence might lie in the emotion or story it conveys, but it requires a conscious observer to perceive and interpret it. My point is both are complementary to each other ( Dualism, in the context of the observer and observed). I agree to disagree, respecting your viewpoint without refuting the points you have raised here.Keep going!!

Ah, my friend, I see your perspective and appreciate your insightful observations. You emphasize that consciousness is essential to perceiving essence, and while I understand this view, I see a deeper distinction.

Consciousness, as I see it, is content constructed from memories, experiences, and accumulated knowledge, all rooted in the past. It’s dynamic, always moving, and shaped by desire. This movement creates perception but also imposes limits, as it filters reality through the lens of thought. In essence, consciousness is like a mirror reflecting fragments, but it cannot capture the whole.

Essence, however, is beyond content. It is still, universal, and unchanging independent of the observer. It does not rely on consciousness to exist. Whether anyone perceives it or not, essence simply is. It’s like the silent truth of a mountain: its existence is not defined by the climber who sees it or the poet who writes about it. The mountain’s essence exists untouched, beyond perception or interpretation.

You mentioned that consciousness enables us to grasp the essence, but can it truly? Consciousness, by its very nature, interprets based on its past conditioning. It seeks to define, yet the essence is undefinable. Consciousness, tied to thought, can only approximate essence it cannot touch its purity.

To use your sunset analogy: the sunset’s essence is not in the beauty we perceive but, in its being, its existence beyond our observation. The colors and light we admire are interpreted by consciousness, but the essence of the sunset exists independently, free from interpretation.

In this way, consciousness and essence are not complementary but hierarchical. Essence is the origin the foundation from which all things emerge. Consciousness may illuminate the essence for the observer, but it cannot create or contain it.

I hope this distinction resonates. Consciousness reflects and interprets, but essence exists beyond all reflection. It is the truth of "what is," untouched by the mind's limitations.

Keep exploring these ideas, my friend. They open doors to deeper understanding.