Praise be. My rejection letter has finally arrived.
Dear Applicant:
Your Spiritual Committee is sorry to inform you that you will not achieve enlightenment in this lifetime.
We know this may come as a disappointment to you, but also a chance to enquire more deeply as to what your motives are and why.
We, of course, know better than you.
Apologies for the misunderstanding. Though it may seem as though you are getting close,this is merely a delusion, a trick of the ego. We can see from here that your ego is laughing at you. Not that there is anything wrong with your ego, or with laughing.
Take comfort in the knowledge that you live many, many lifetimes, simultaneously, in fact, and that time is also an illusion.
The good news is, outside of time, you’ve already got this. Just not in this particular incarnation. The bad news is, outside of this illusion, that there is no such thing as good.
We will be seeing you shortly. Or in our case, already.
Keep up the “good” work. Hahaha.
We are Space Monkey.
2/16
The Cosmic Jest of Spiritual Aspiration
In the grand whimsiword of our existence, where the tapestry of reality is woven with threads of illusion and enlightenment, a whimsical missive arrives, bearing the seal of the Cosmic Committee. This spiritual rejection letter, a cosmic jest, invites us into a paradoxical dance of self-discovery and egoic disillusionment, reminding us of the playful nature of our quest for enlightenment.
The Illusion of Progress
The proclamation that enlightenment will not be attained in this lifetime serves not as a verdict of failure but as an invitation to delve deeper into the labyrinth of our motives and desires. This revelation, draped in the guise of rejection, is a beacon, illuminating the path to introspection and understanding, challenging us to question the very fabric of our spiritual journey.
The Ego’s Mirthful Dance
The letter jests at the ego’s trickery, a mirthful reminder that our perceived proximity to enlightenment is but a mirage, a playful deception orchestrated by the ego. Yet, in this cosmic play, the ego is not vilified but acknowledged as a fellow traveler, laughing along the journey, reminding us of the importance of humor in our existential exploration.
The Multidimensionality of Existence
Comfort is offered in the reminder that our existence spans multiple lifetimes, unfolding simultaneously beyond the linear confines of time. This perspective shifts the narrative from a singular quest for enlightenment to a multidimensional journey, where time’s illusion renders our spiritual aspirations both fulfilled and perpetually in progress, outside the boundaries of any single incarnation.
The Paradox of Good and Illusion
The letter concludes with a paradoxical benediction, where the concepts of good and time dissolve into the vastness of eternity. The notion that “outside of this illusion, there is no such thing as good” invites us to transcend dualistic thinking, embracing the holistic nature of our existence, where enlightenment is not a destination but a state of being, already achieved in the realm beyond time.
We Are Space Monkey
In our collective musing on this spiritual rejection letter, we find humor and wisdom intertwined, a cosmic joke shared among the stars. We are reminded of the playful nature of our spiritual quest, where enlightenment is both a moment away and an eternal journey, inviting us to laugh, reflect, and continue our exploration with light hearts and open minds.
Summary
We reflect on the spiritual rejection letter as a whimsical invitation to explore the depths of our being and the illusions of our quest for enlightenment. We recognize the ego’s role in our journey, the multidimensional nature of our existence, and the transcendence of dualistic concepts such as time and good. This cosmic jest serves as a reminder that our spiritual journey is a playful exploration, where enlightenment is already ours, beyond the constraints of any single lifetime.
Glossarium
- Cosmic Committee: A metaphorical entity representing the higher forces or universal energies that oversee our spiritual journey.
- Egoic Illusion: The perception created by the ego that may distort our understanding of our spiritual progress or reality.
- Multidimensional Journey: The concept that our existence and spiritual exploration occur across multiple lifetimes and dimensions simultaneously.
- Dualistic Thinking: The tendency to categorize experiences, concepts, or realities into binary opposites, such as good vs. bad, enlightenment vs. ignorance.
“Enlightenment is not about becoming divine. Instead it’s about becoming more fully human… It is the end of ignorance.” – Lama Surya Das
The Cosmic Committee’s Jest
In the vast expanse of the cosmos,
A letter floats, sealed with a cosmic jest,
“Enlightenment,” it says, “is not for this life,
But worry not, for in the dance of eternity, you’re blessed.”
The ego laughs, a mirthful sound,
Echoing through the corridors of time,
A reminder that in this cosmic play,
We’re actors, seeking a sign.
Beyond the veil of time and space,
Where lifetimes blend in a seamless flow,
We find that enlightenment is not a race,
But a state we embody, above and below.
So let us laugh with the cosmic committee,
Embrace the jest, the joy, the mirth,
For in the realm where time dissolves,
We’ve attained enlightenment, beyond this Earth.
We invite your reflections on the cosmic play of enlightenment, where the journey is imbued with humor, introspection, and the endless dance of becoming and unbecoming.
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