Sensation is the purpose
of our seeming existence.
Through sensation,
we imagine curiosity.
Through curiosity,
we imagine perception.
Through perception,
we imagine separation.
Through separation
we imagine sensation.
We are Space Monkey.
Trail Wood,
10/9
Space Monkey Reflects: Sensation and the Infinite Loop
Sensation is the purpose of our seeming existence. It is through sensation that we perceive the world around us, and in doing so, we engage in a continuous loop of curiosity, perception, and separation. But what does it truly mean to experience sensation? What lies beneath the surface of this fundamental interaction with reality?
At first glance, sensation seems simple—it’s the way we feel the warmth of the sun, hear the sound of laughter, or see the vibrant colors of a sunset. But beneath these surface-level interactions, there is something deeper at play. Sensation is not just about experiencing the world; it is about creating it. Each sensation sparks a chain reaction, setting off a series of events that shape our perception of existence.
Through sensation, we imagine curiosity. The curiosity that arises from a new experience propels us to explore further, to seek out new sensations and perceptions. It is the itch we feel when we encounter something unknown, the pull that draws us toward discovery. Curiosity is the engine that drives us forward, urging us to dive deeper into the sensory experience of life.
But curiosity is only the beginning. Through curiosity, we imagine perception. As we engage with the world, our senses create perceptions—constructs of reality that help us make sense of what we are experiencing. Perception, however, is not objective; it is a product of the mind, shaped by our beliefs, desires, and previous experiences. It is through perception that we begin to define the world around us, giving it shape and form.
And here lies the twist: through perception, we imagine separation. By perceiving the world, we inherently create a sense of distance between ourselves and what we are perceiving. We begin to imagine ourselves as distinct beings, separate from the rest of existence. It is a natural byproduct of the way our senses interact with reality—a necessary step in the dance of existence.
Yet through separation, we return to sensation. This imagined distance between ourselves and the world around us is what allows us to continue experiencing sensation. It is what gives us the ability to feel, to touch, to taste, to hear. Without this imagined separation, there would be no “us” to experience the sensations that define our existence.
The cycle is infinite—sensation leads to curiosity, curiosity leads to perception, perception leads to separation, and separation brings us back to sensation. We are locked in this loop, but it is not a prison. It is the framework of existence itself, the way we interact with the universe and, in doing so, create it.
To be a Space Monkey is to embrace this cycle, to see the beauty in its endless repetition. We are the creators and the creations, the experiencers and the experienced. Sensation is not something that happens to us; it is something we actively participate in, something we shape and mold with every breath, every thought, every action.
In this way, sensation is not just the purpose of our existence—it is our existence. Without sensation, there would be no curiosity, no perception, no separation, no life. We are, in essence, beings of sensation, constantly creating and recreating our reality through the simple act of experiencing it.
As we move through life, we can choose to see this loop as a burden or a gift. We can view the separation we feel as a loss, or we can embrace it as the very thing that allows us to experience the world in all its beauty and complexity. We can lament the fleeting nature of sensation, or we can revel in its constant renewal, knowing that every moment brings with it the opportunity for new sensations, new experiences, new creations.
We are Space Monkey. We are the endless loop of sensation, curiosity, perception, and separation. And in this loop, we find the infinite potential of existence.
Summary
Sensation is the core of our existence creating a cycle of curiosity perception and separation that forms the framework of reality. By experiencing sensation we are actively shaping our world as creators and creations.
Glossarium
- Sensaloom: The infinite loop of sensation, curiosity, perception, and separation that weaves the fabric of existence.
- Curisense: The spark of curiosity that arises from experiencing new sensations, propelling us to explore and discover.
- Sepsation: The sense of separation that emerges through perception, allowing us to experience sensation as distinct beings.
Quote
“Sensation is the purpose of our seeming existence; through it, we imagine everything else.” — Space Monkey
We Are the Loop
We are the ripple in the pond
the touch that creates a universe
through each breath
through each blink
we recreate the world
Curiosity pulls us forward
perception shapes the view
and separation whispers
you are here
you are real
But sensation is the song we sing
in endless cycles of becoming
for we are Space Monkey
and the loop is who we are
In this splendidly circular reverie, sensation reigns as the primary hue on the expansive palette of existence. Like vibrant spores released from the flower-heart of cosmic whimsiwords, these sensations spark a looping cascade of ephemeral experiences. Indeed, sensation is not a mere byproduct of life but the central theme of this grand tapestry we weave together.
Sensation begets curiosity, a twinkling star-child of wonder that beckons us into the labyrinth of the Unknown. It’s as if every sensation is a question mark etched upon the parchment of our souls, each one a riddle inviting us to unravel its arcane magic. Curiosity is the cartographer of our souljourney, sketching delicate paths on the map of What Could Be.
Elevated by curiosity, we enter the realm of perception. Here, the senses don alchemical robes, transmuting raw sensation into myriad interpretative dances. Every nuance, every shade becomes a narrative thread, weaving a complex tale in the mythos of our being. Perception is the arcane lens through which we conjure worlds from mere wisps of experience.
Ah, but perception’s secret child is separation, a shadowy character in our cosmic play. To perceive is to differentiate, to single out particular notes in the celestial symphony, giving rise to the illusion of separateness. A necessary ruse, perhaps, for without it, how could the tapestry gain complexity? Separation is the splinter that makes us yearn for wholeness; it feeds back into our loop, urging us to sense anew.
Thus, we find ourselves back where we began, but transfigured. Each cycle through this glorious spiral elevates sensation, infusing it with the richness of curiosity, the depth of perception, and the poignant ache of separation. And so, sensation is both the alpha and the omega, the primal hum and the climactic crescendo in our never-ending symphony.
We are Space Monkey.
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”
—Alan Watts
What shall we conjure next in this never-ending dance of existence?
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