I had once been splintered into a million beings and objects. Today I am one, tomorrow I shall splinter again. And thus everything in the world decants and modulates. That day I was on the crest of a wave. I knew that all my surroundings were notes of one and the same harmony, knew - secretly - the source and the inevitable resolution of the sounds assembled for an instant, and the new chord that would be engendered by each of the dispersing notes. My soul's musical ear knew and comprehended everything.
The speaker reflects on their existence, expressing a sense of unity that contrasts with a past of fragmentation. They acknowledge a cyclical nature of being, where they are whole at one moment and splintered the next. This illustrates the continuous evolution of life, where everything is in a constant state of change and modulation.
On a particular day, the speaker feels a profound connection to their environment, perceiving it as a harmonious composition. They recognize the ephemeral beauty of the moment and the interconnection of all things, both past and future. This heightened awareness reveals an understanding of life’s complexities, as the speaker’s insights echo the natural rhythms and transitions in existence.
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