In Blickrichtung des Richters
in den Saal hinein zu seiner Linken und zu seiner Rechten jeweils die Bänke der
Anwälte. Etwas näher zum Podium hin auf der einen Seite der erhöhte
Zeugenstand, auf der anderen Seite der Sitz des Gerichtsschreibers. Hinter den
Bänken der Anwälte sind die Sitzbänke des Publikums und der einfachen
(Für-)Bitter.
An der Wand hinter dem
Richtertisch hängen diverse Uhren übereinander und nebeneinander: die
Vergangenheits-Zeit. Die Jetzt-Zeit. Die Zukunftszeit in der Nähe. Die
Zukunftszeit in der Ferne. Die flexible Zeit. Die Überschuss-Zeit. Die
Unendlichkeits-Scheibe.
In diesem Sinne: keep
going! J
BerylliumN
N° 25 Equilibrium
Why wouldn’t this or that ever work out? I’m constantly doing my best,
but it still doesn’t work the way I think it should, - why?...I guess everybody
will ask himself this question from time to time.
Imagine: A huge courtroom. On a high stage like you would find it in a
theater or a concert hall, the judgement seat behind a massive dark-brown wooden
table, shaped like an ancient long-bow. To the left of the curved middle of it
we can see a statue of Justitia with the blind-fold over her eyes and in one
arm holding the golden scales.
In line of view of the judge to his left and to his right are the
lawyer’s benches. A bit closer to the high podium to one side you’ll find the witness
stand, to the other side the desk for the clerk. Behind the benches for the
advocates are the benches for the public and ordinary intercessors. On the wall
behind the high judgement table we can see several different clocks: the
past-time clock, the present-time clock, the close-future clock, the
further-away-future clock, the flexible-time clock, the surplus-time clock and
the infinity-disc.
Then there is another room, three times the size of the first one, where
the people sit. This room appears to be empty and in complete silence. The
construction and the interior of it are exactly the same as in the people’s
room, - apart from the absence of any seat, but the one for the judge. To the
right side of the massive mahogany table in the wall is a huge two-winged door,
which is open. Although the room seems to be empty the judge can still see
“them”, that is to say every single creature, every single plant, every
material, substance or matter, of any measurement…from the infinite space of
the firmament, which can be watched through a glass cupola at the ceiling, to
the iron core of the earth, which can also be seen through the transparent,
glassy floor below your feet. In this room there are also lots of different
interests, needs, issues, situations. And of course the greater rules of
physics and math, which are applied to everything on earth and are to be
considered and obeyed.
In this chamber no uproar, indignant mumbling or sulky defiance will
ever be heard, no complaints, no pleas, no wailing or fury. In this room
there’s comprehension, acceptance and meekness.
If there is a fairly important decision or judgement to be made, all
kinds of various interests of all who are or will be involved in it, are to be
considered. The taciturn society from the second chamber mustn’t be forgotten
and all 14 clocks must be consulted. However the judgement will turn out, the
most important thing is balance of the scales of Justitia, - Equilibrium.
Now I imagine myself making my point, my plea at the judgement’s table.
How I’m talking about my plans, my wishes, hopes and ambitions…and I imagine
the judge putting some stones in one of the great scales. Afterwards I can see
him putting the stones of all those in the other scale who are or are going to
be involved in my plans, wishes and goals (risking a quick glance at the huge
watches on the wall). Oh, - not to forget: the
judge knows all the interests and needs
of everybody who is (or would be) involved at every possible time, - but I
don’t.
While I’m imagining this scenario, my discontent questioning of fate is
getting smaller, but not necessarily my grudge against it. Then I usually
remember the second, silent chamber, take a deep breath and just get on with
it.
Keep going! J
BerryliumN