It’s Time to Play the Game

“It’s time to play the game… It’s all about the game and how you play it. All about control and if you can take it. All about your debt and if you can pay it. It’s all about pain and who’s gonna make it. I am the game and you don’t wanna play me.”

-Lemmy (Motorhead)

The world is fundamentally made from Chaos and Order, the Unknown and the Known, the Dark and the Light, and most importantly it is made of you. 

So here you are, navigating a world where the boundaries between reality and illusion are constantly shifting. But what if I told you that this search for truth, for meaning, and for clarity, is not a random journey, but one that’s deeply embedded in the fabric of existence itself? The Gnostics knew this. They knew that true knowledge wasn’t something you could simply learn from the outside, but something that needed to be remembered, unearthed from within. It’s not knowledge in the traditional sense of facts or history, it’s Gnosis—a deep, experiential, and often ineffable knowing.

Gnosis is not just learning. It is awakening. It is the understanding that what we see, hear, touch, and taste is a mere reflection of the deeper truths that lie beyond the veil of our senses. It’s the realization that the universe is far more intricate and mysterious than the mind can comprehend. Gnosis is the knowing that you are more than your body, more than your thoughts, more than your fears. You are an eternal essence wrapped in flesh, navigating a world beyond your comprehension. 

But knowing is only half the journey. The Gnostics also spoke of Sophia, the embodiment of divine wisdom. Sophia isn’t just about intellect or reasoning, nor is it merely about abstract concepts. It is the sacred knowledge of the heart. Sophia is what illuminates the soul, guides us beyond the traps of the ego, and leads us toward the ultimate truth. But here’s the kicker—Sophia isn’t always easy to access. In fact, she’s elusive, often hidden in the chaos and confusion of life. But those who truly seek her, with open hearts and minds, find themselves drawn closer to the sacred mysteries.

You see, Gnosis and Sophia are partners, like two forces pulling you toward enlightenment. Gnosis is the fire that sparks the journey, but it’s Sophia’s wisdom that sustains you when the flames seem too much to bear. While Gnosis might open your eyes to the truth, Sophia helps you live that truth, with patience, compassion, and understanding.

To truly live is to align yourself with Sophia, the wisdom that resides within your soul, and with Gnosis, the knowledge that transcends time and space. You see, you might think you’re lost, adrift in the sea of confusion and doubt, but the reality is, you’ve always been on a path. It's just that the path isn’t always linear, and often, it’s obscured by layers of illusion and harsh reality. 

You may feel pain, frustration, and loneliness. These are not signs that the universe is against you. Rather, they are the reflections of your inner state—the darkness that contrasts with your light. To gain Gnosis, you must confront the darkness within. To receive Sophia’s wisdom, you must allow her to guide you through the unknown, to show you how to see beauty even in the struggle.

The key, then, is not to seek out the answers in the external world, but to turn inward. Know yourself. Know that the answers have always been with you. In moments of stillness, of contemplation, you’ll begin to uncover them. You may not find certainty, but you will find peace in the uncertainty. You’ll realize that life isn’t about being handed the perfect answers, it’s about learning how to ask the right questions—and to embrace the questions themselves.

The Gnostics understood this. They knew that by seeking truth with sincerity and embracing the wisdom that lies beyond the surface of things, we could transcend the limitations of the material world and touch something far greater. They understood that life itself is the journey—and the destination—of awakening.

So, you’re not lost, not truly. You are exactly where you need to be. Every step you take, no matter how uncertain, is part of the unfolding of your soul. Embrace it. Pursue what moves you. Confront what frightens you. And as you walk this path, remember this: the game isn’t rigged against you. You just need to know how to play. The universe is unfolding according to a hidden wisdom, a wisdom that whispers to your heart, if you’re willing to listen.

Gnosis is the key to unlocking that wisdom, and Sophia is the guide that will help you navigate through the labyrinth of existence. They are not distant, otherworldly ideals—they are within you, waiting to be awakened. All you need to do is seek, with an open heart, and you’ll find that life, in all its complexity and beauty, is worth living.

You may think this whole life thing isn’t even worth it. Well I’m here to tell you IT IS worth it. The unfortunate thing is no one asked you if you wanted to be born. But life is a gift. I suppose that’s why we give each other gifts on our birthdays, in order to remind ourselves of that fact. 

I implore you to take this chance you have with life and run with it. No one is going to live your life for you. 

There are things that interest you. Pursue them.

There are things that bother you. Fix them. 

It’s time to play the game.

“If you bring forth what is within you, what you have will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” (Gospel of Thomas, Saying 70)

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream”

-C.S Lewis