Living Life On The Widest Frequency–The Crucial Pursuit of Creativity and the Unknown

The march of humanity is a testament to our enduring capacity for transformation and rebirth. Yet, despite our strides in technology, society, and self-awareness, we are often shackled to the visible horizon of our present consciousness. We dwell within the cocoon spun from the threads of what we already perceive, understand, or can extrapolate from the known. Our visions of the future, our aspirations, are invariably projections cast forward from the vantage point of today. And yet, the soul of progress lies not in the projections but in the unexpected leaps, the unfurling wings of creativity and explorations into the realms of the unknown and the timeless.

Herein lies a fundamental argument: The continuous evolution of our species is hinged on our willingness to nurture creativity and venture beyond the familiar seas into the uncharted waters of possibility. Thinkers, dreamers, and innovators of every epoch did not merely reconstruct the known fabric of their times; they cast it aside, reinventing paradigms and reimagining futures once thought improbable, if not impossible.

Historically, every quantum leap in human advancement has sprouted from seeds of creativity and exploration. The unveiling of heliocentrism, the cracking of the human genome, the digital revolution—these were not mere extensions from prior certainties but radical departures, conquests that expanded our collective consciousness.

To continue on this trajectory of exponential growth and enlightenment, it is paramount that we encourage these journeys into the abyss of imagination and potential. Our current local and global challenges—whether environmental, social, or philosophical—cry out for solutions drawn not from the same level of consciousness that created them but from a more elevated and insightful plane.

By fostering a culture steeped in creativity and an intrepid spirit of adventure, we might discover new horizons of thought, craft groundbreaking technologies, and forge philosophical frameworks that contribute to a more sustainable and harmonious existence. We possess the toolsets necessary for this undertaking—our inherent curiosity, our ingenuity, our artistic stirrings—but must be vigilant that they are employed to this grand objective.

It is human to fear the shadowy depths of the unknown. Yet, we must recognize that standing upon its threshold is both a privilege and a responsibility chronicled by our ancestors who reached far beyond their perhaps comfortable present. We must uphold the torch they have passed to us and cast its light deeper into the shadows.

As stewards of tomorrow, we are extended an invitation—a call to set sail upon the unbounded ocean of the human imagination, leaving the safe harbors behind to chart courses to astonishing destinations. Would we be amiss to ignore such a summons, knowing that each wave of audacity brings us closer to the unimaginable expanses of what might be?

Our efforts to step bravely into new realms of thought are not just for the betterment of our own lives or times, but for all of humanity stretching into eternity. It is a narrative we must author with the boldest strokes of creativity and exploration, for truly, the next leaps in our epic saga await in these ventures into the profound, unknown, and timeless.


Bruce

Presently, I am 67 years old, and I am learning how to live the life of a retired person. I am married to Sharon White, a retired hospice nurse, and writer. Whose Death Is It Anyway-A Hospice Nurse Remembers Sharon is a wonderful friend and life partner of nearly 30 years. We have three grandsons through two of Sharon's children. I am not a published writer or poet. My writings are part of my new life in retirement. I have recently created a blog, and I began filling it up with my writings on matters of recovery and spirituality. I saw that my blog contained enough material for a book, so that is now my new intention, to publish a book, if only so that my grandsons can get to know who their grandfather really was, once I am gone. The title for my first book will be: Penetrating The Conspiracy Of Silence, or, How I Lived Beyond My Expiration Date I have since written 7 more books, all of which are now posted on this site. I have no plans to publish any of them, as their material is not of general interest, and would not generate enough income to justify costs. I have taken a deep look at life, and written extensively about it from a unique and rarely communicated perspective. Some of my writing is from 2016 on to the present moment. Other writing covers the time prior to 1987 when I was a boy, then an addict and alcoholic, with my subsequent recovery experience, and search for "Truth". Others are about my more recent experiences around the subjects of death, dying, and transformation, and friends and family having the most challenging of life's experiences. There are also writings derived from my personal involvement with and insight into toxic masculinity, toxic religion, toxic capitalism, and all of their intersections with our leadere. These topics will not be a draw for all people, as such personal and/or cultural toxicities tends to get ignored, overlooked, or "normalized" by those with little time for insight, introspection, or interest in other people's points of view on these troubling issues. There also will be a couple of writings/musings about "GOD", but I try to limit that kind of verbal gymnastics, because it is like chasing a sunbeam with a flashlight. Yes, my books are non-fiction, and are not good reading for anybody seeking to escape and be entertained. Some of the writings are spiritual, philosophical and intellectual in nature, and some descend the depths into the darkest recesses of the human mind. I have included a full cross section of all of my thoughts and feelings. It is a classic "over-share", and I have no shame in doing so. A Master Teacher once spoke to me, and said "no teacher shall effect your salvation, you must work it out for yourself". "Follow new paths of consciousness by letting go of all of the mental concepts and controls of your past". This writing represents my personal work towards that ultimate end.