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Whispers of The Infinite

Updated: Aug 11

Πάτερ ἡμῶν ὁ ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς,

Pater hēmōn Theallus ho en tois ouranois,

(Father of us, the one in the heavens,)

Ἁγιασθήτω τὸ ὄνομά σου,

Hagiasthetō to onoma sou,

(Let be sanctified the name of You,)

ἐλθέτω ἡ βασιλεία σου,

Elthetō hē basileia sou,

(Let come the kingdom of You,)

γενηθήτω τὸ θέλημά σου,

Genēthētō to thelēma sou,

(Let be done the will of You,)

ὡς ἐν οὐρανῷ, καὶ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς.

Hōs en ouranō, kai epi tēs gēs.

(As in heaven, also on the earth.)

Τὸν ἄρτον ἡμῶν τὸν ἐπιούσιον δὸς ἡμῖν σήμερον,

Ton arton hēmōn ton epiousion dos hēmin sēmeron,

(The bread of us the daily give to us today,)

καὶ ἄφες ἡμῖν τὰ ὀφειλήματα ἡμῶν,

Kai afes hēmin ta opheilēmata hēmōn,

(And forgive us the debts of us,)

ὡς καὶ ἡμεῖς ἀφίεμεν τοῖς ὀφειλέταις ἡμῶν,

Hōs kai hēmeis afiemen tois opheiletais hēmōn,

(As also we forgive the debtors of us,)

καὶ μὴ εἰσενέγκῃς ἡμᾶς εἰς πειρασμόν,

Kai mē eisenenkēs hēmas eis peirasmon,

(And not lead us into temptation,)

ἀλλὰ ῥῦσαι ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ τοῦ πονηροῦ.

Alla rhysai hēmas apo tou ponērou.

(But deliver us from the evil.)

Welcome

Welcome to a deeper exploration of the themes and ideas presented in Cosmic Reflections which is a place that highlight's the importance of personal choice in the journey towards enlightenment, furthering deep knowledge that self-discovery is central to understanding the truth.

"Whispers of the Infinite"

choose wisely listen carefully

vibrating whispers

nests radiance manifest motes of dust suspended starlight

"Energy in Transit" ©2023 by John Surmont

delicate bundles

of energy

shining brightly waking up remembering thin blue veils of delight

nests of sentience

"Unity and Reflection" ©2023 by John Surmont

brilliant light

weavers of space

and time

forever

returning to infinity

becoming one

at inception

from perception

dissolving without

understanding

imperceptible

imperfections

nested within shadows

on your neighbor’s wall

remembering wisdom’s choices

counted

in the breath

of acceptance

that led you

to you

to that

which is beyond

you

now listen

carefully

Summary and Thematic Analysis

Convergence of Science and Faith

"Whispers of the Infinite" deepens our understanding of the interplay between science and faith. The references to "vibrating nests," "motes of dust suspended," and "starlight" evoke images from cosmology and quantum mechanics. This imagery suggests a universe vibrantly alive and intimately connected.

Personal Journey and Testimony

The poem reflects a personal transformation, indicated by the phrases "waking up," "remembering," and "becoming one at inception." These lines suggest a journey from skepticism to a profound spiritual awakening, mirroring the author's path in Cosmic Reflections.

Struggles, Renewal, and Growth

The motifs of "imperfections nested within shadows" and "remembering wisdom’s choices" hint at personal struggles and the growth that comes from overcoming them. The poem encapsulates a journey of renewal and self-discovery, underlining the themes of Cosmic Reflections.

The Nature of Human Physiology, Consciousness and Perception

"Whispers of the Infinite" contributes significantly to discussions about consciousness. Phrases like "nests of sentience" and "weavers of spacetime" propose a vision of consciousness that is intertwined with the very fabric of reality, aligning with contemporary theories in neuroscience and ancient philosophy.

Transcendental Enlightenment and Divine Encounters

The call to "choose wisely, listen carefully" embodies moments of awakening. This aspect of human physiology suggests that understanding one's true self is the acceptance of both the non-physical and physical aspects of human physiology.