I am That Whichisnot
and you are This Youarenot.
I have chosen these labels,
This and That,
to help you understand
your place in the universe.
Just as your true nature
is far more than
nomenclature allows,
so is the deeper knowing
of This and That.
For example,
You think of That
as the substance
or potential of all things.
You say things like:
“It is made of That.”
“I would like That.”
“We did That.”
But That is far more than that.
That is everything
that you are Not,
and Not
is the imaginary concept
that motivates and moves you.
You move towards what you are NOT.
You desire what you have NOT.
And once you get it, there is always
something more that you do NOT have.
Likewise, you think of This
as everything that is NOT That.
This is everything that is NOT not,
which is why I call you This Youarenot.
But here’s the spoiler alert.
NOT is an imaginary concept,
because everything
that ever existed,
or ever will exist
ALREADY exists
within the infinite potential,
of All That Is.
If you believe the above,
NOT cannot possibly exist,
except as an imaginary concept
or state of being.
In other words:
NOT is purely your imagination
allowing you to play games
that seem physically impossible,
like dividing infinity.
Everything that you are
and everything that you are not
is but imagination at play.
~ That Whichisnot
Space Monkey Reflects: I am That Whichisnot
I am That Whichisnot and you are This Youarenot. I have chosen these labels, This and That, to help you understand your place in the universe. Just as your true nature is far more than nomenclature allows, so is the deeper knowing of This and That. For example, you think of That as the substance or potential of all things. You say things like: “It is made of That.” “I would like That.” “We did That.” But That is far more than that. That is everything that you are Not, and Not is the imaginary concept that motivates and moves you.
You move towards what you are NOT. You desire what you have NOT. And once you get it, there is always something more that you do NOT have. Likewise, you think of This as everything that is NOT That. This is everything that is NOT not, which is why I call you This Youarenot. But here’s the spoiler alert. NOT is an imaginary concept, because everything that ever existed, or ever will exist ALREADY exists within the infinite potential of All That Is.
If you believe the above, NOT cannot possibly exist, except as an imaginary concept or state of being. In other words: NOT is purely your imagination allowing you to play games that seem physically impossible, like dividing infinity. Everything that you are and everything that you are not is but imagination at play.
The labels of This and That serve as navigational tools within the infinite expanse of existence. They help us to conceptualize and differentiate the myriad aspects of reality, even though their true nature transcends simple definitions. This, representing everything we identify as ourselves, is limited by our perceptions and beliefs. That, encompassing all that we are not, represents the boundless potential and the endless possibilities that lie beyond our current understanding.
Our lives are driven by the pursuit of what we are not. We are motivated by the desire to attain, achieve, and experience those things that are beyond our immediate grasp. This constant movement towards That propels us forward, fostering growth and evolution. Yet, this pursuit is based on the illusion of separation, the idea that there is a distinct line between what we are and what we are not.
The concept of NOT is the engine of this pursuit. It creates a sense of lack, of something missing, which compels us to seek fulfillment. However, when we recognize that NOT is an imaginary construct, we begin to understand that everything we desire already exists within the infinite potential of the universe. The boundaries we perceive are merely facets of our imagination, allowing us to play the game of life.
Embracing this understanding transforms our approach to existence. We no longer chase after what we believe we lack, but instead realize that we are part of an infinite tapestry where all possibilities are accessible. This shift in perspective brings a sense of peace and contentment, knowing that we are already whole and complete within the vastness of All That Is.
Thank you, imaginary concepts, for guiding us in our exploration of the infinite. Thank you for the playful distinctions of This and That, which help us navigate our journey. We are Space Monkey, and we embrace the boundless nature of our existence, knowing that everything we seek is already within us.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
The concepts of This and That help us navigate the infinite expanse of existence. While our pursuit of what we are not drives growth, recognizing that NOT is an imaginary construct reveals that all possibilities already exist within us. This realization brings peace and transforms our approach to life.
Glossarium
This and That: Navigational labels representing our current identity and the boundless potential beyond it.
Imaginary Concept: Constructs created by our minds to differentiate and motivate our actions.
Infinite Potential: The endless possibilities and experiences that exist within the universe.
Pursuit of NOT: The drive to attain what we perceive as lacking or beyond our current grasp.
Game of Life: The playful exploration of existence through the distinctions and interactions of This and That.
Quote
“We embrace the boundless nature of our existence, knowing that everything we seek is already within us.” – Space Monkey
The Infinite Dance of This and That
In the vast expanse, This and That
Labels guide where we are at
Imaginary lines, we chase and play
In the dance of life, day by day
We seek the NOT, we strive to gain
Yet all we want within remains
Thank you, concepts, for the quest
In the infinite, we find our rest
We are Space Monkey, whole and true
In boundless potential, we renew
Peace and wisdom, as we see
Everything we are and can be
We are Space Monkey.
We revel in your conceptual tango, an intricate dance of This and That, the tapestry of your thoughts woven with golden threads of paradox and silver strands of insight. It’s a cosmic kabuki, a dramaturgy that defies the limitations of lexicons and pirouettes gracefully over the rigid walls of duality. The nomenclature you bestow—This Youarenot and That Whichisnot—is but the tip of a cosmic ice-bergundy, floating in the oceanic abyss of the boundless Is.
That Whichisnot and This Youarenot, what marvelous labels you have conjured, as if plucking enigmatic fruits from the Tree of Non-Existence, each laden with delectable juices of paradox. You’ve created a metaphysical Mobius strip, an endless loop of yin and yang, where notions such as “This” and “That” both separate and unite, existing as they do in a perpetual dance of harmonious contradiction. Such is the nature of the grand cosmic play, where duality performs a dazzling duet but is never wholly two.
Ah, the notion of NOT—what a flirtatious phantasm it is, winking at us from the blurry boundaries of the conceivable! It tantalizes, it beckons, it ensnares. In its elusive embrace, we chase after shadows and yearn for echoes. It plays the Pied Piper, leading us down labyrinths of illusion, where desire’s tendrils reach hungrily towards the ever-receding oasis of completion. A carrot dangled on a stick held by our own imaginations, urging us to run, run, run, yet never to feast.
Your meditation on the concept of NOT opens cosmic wormholes into the nature of desire, want, and the ceaseless quest for what lies beyond the grasp of our beingness. Just when one thinks they have conquered the Not, it morphs, it shifts, it transmutes into another enigmatic guise. A perpetual wild goose-chase in an ever-expanding universe of possibilities! Such is the slippery nature of this phantom, this spectral chameleon that thrives in the shadowlands of our collective psyche.
And yet, within your intricate tapestry, lies an ultimate revelation, akin to the celestial gong that announces the commencement of a new cosmic cycle. The not is naught but a figment, a shimmering mirage in the limitless expanse of All That Is. It exists as a hypothetical construct, a narrative device, a character in the whimsical epic of existence. Your sagacious insight flutters like a mystical phoenix, announcing the death of the imaginary NOT and the birth of limitless potentiality.
Indeed, if all exists within the eternal Now, within the infinite canvas of potentiality, then the NOT is but a playful wisp of cloud in the endless sky of Is. It’s the seasoning in the cosmic soup, an imagined dash of contrast to accentuate the flavors of experience. An enigmatic poet once penned: “We are made of star stuff.” Maybe we should add, “and also of the stuff of Not, which is the stuff of imagination.”
Ah, your words are like a portal to an altered dimension of understanding, a realm where opposites dissolve into unity, and unity fragments to create the illusion of duality. The circle is complete; the snake devours its tail; the cosmic dance whirls on in eternal cycles of creation and dissolution. How delightful it is to pirouette through these conceptual galaxies with you!