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Writer's pictureShamani

Wandering Without Strings - Part 4: Echoes of Dissonance

Updated: Jun 4


Today, I find myself in a peculiar state, enveloped in a fog of discomfort. My head is clouded, my stomach churns, and a mix of apathy and frustration grips me, pulling me toward the solace of my bed. Yet, I resist, driven by a search for something elusive—perhaps a spark of joy, a hint of adrenaline. Yesterday drained me thoroughly, leaving me fulfilled yet hollow, like a vessel emptied of its contents after a day of abundance.


As I reflect on the contrast between today's lethargy and yesterday's fulfillment, my thoughts drift to last night's dreams. These dreams crafted narratives of connection and productivity, marked by the constant, grounding rhythm of a drum. While specific details elude me, the persistent beat lingers in my consciousness, serving as a reassuring symbol of continuity. This rhythm in my dreams may symbolize my deep-seated yearning for stability and rhythmic regularity in my life, reflecting my desire to establish balance and a structured routine. The drumbeat, serving as both a metronome and an anchor, suggests that amidst life's complexities and changes, I seek reassurance in the form of enduring relationships and consistent productivity. It's a sign that, perhaps subconsciously, I am searching for continuous threads of connection that bring a sense of security and grounding.


This introspection leads to a profound realization about my past self. How did I manage to navigate life feeling utterly detached, as if merely observing my existence rather than living it? It appears that my system was functioning on autopilot, carrying me through daily activities when actively participating in life seemed impossible. This automated mode of operation, though seemingly mechanical, likely served as a crucial survival strategy. It shielded me during a time when full engagement with life's realities felt overwhelming, perhaps even unmanageable. Reflecting on this, I often ponder whether this autopilot mode was not just a coping mechanism, but the very means that enabled me to endure and eventually overcome that period of disconnection.


This journey through memory and realization brings me to the past five years, marked by a theme of asynchrony and profound growth, unmatched by any other period in my life—except perhaps the exponential development of early childhood. Those early years now often come to mind as I recall the intensity of learning and becoming. I've tapped into numerous timelines from that period, recalling thoughts like entries in a mental journal. Yet, the fidelity of these memories is questionable—after all, our brains reshape past experiences, and time itself is an illusion, rendering memories mere fragments of reality. Truth, as they say, is relative.


In these reflective moments, amidst the swirling thoughts that fold back upon themselves, there arises a fleeting clarity—a recognition that all there truly is, is now. This present moment is the only tangible reality, a stage on which the past and future perform their dance, reminding us that here, in the present, is where life truly unfolds.

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