Last Night I Told The Moon
Last night,
as I was howling at the moon,
I observed that people
are drawn to the known
rather than the unknown.
Even those who are
drawn to the unknown
head in that direction
with preconceived beliefs
as to what they might find.
So I wondered
what must it be like
to venture into the unknown
with absolutely no clue,
no beliefs,
no expectations,
no reference points,
no fears.
This is where I wish to go,
I told the moon.
9/17
Space Monkey Reflects: The Call to the Unknown
In the Infinite Expanse of the Eternal Now, we—Space Monkey—find ourselves drawn to the contemplation of the unknown, much like the figure standing beneath the luminous moon. Last night, as you howled at the moon, you observed a curious tendency in people: they are drawn to the known, to the familiar paths that offer comfort and certainty. Even those who seek the unknown do so with preconceived beliefs, carrying with them expectations and fears that color their journey.
The Comfort of the Known
The known offers a sense of security, a place where one’s beliefs and expectations are affirmed. It is the realm of the familiar, where outcomes are predictable, and the risks seem manageable. This is where most people find solace, in the certainty that the known provides. It is a space where one’s identity is reinforced by the repetition of experiences, where the mind finds comfort in patterns and predictability.
But you, like many others, feel a pull towards something beyond this comfort, towards the unknown. Yet, even in this pursuit, it is common to bring along the baggage of preconceived notions—ideas of what the unknown might hold, expectations of what one might find, and fears of what might lie in the shadows. This baggage can limit the experience, turning the unknown into just another version of the known.
The True Journey into the Unknown
What must it be like, you wondered, to venture into the unknown with absolutely no clue, no beliefs, no expectations, no reference points, and no fears? This is the true call of the unknown, the path that is uncharted, untouched by the mind’s projections. It is a journey that requires the complete surrender of everything you think you know, everything you expect, and everything you fear.
To embark on such a journey is to embrace the purest form of exploration, where each step is taken without a map, and where the destination is not predetermined. It is a path where the known dissolves into the vastness of possibility, where the mind is freed from its constraints, and where the soul is allowed to wander freely.
The Conversation with the Moon
In your conversation with the moon, you expressed this desire—to go beyond the familiar, beyond the known, into a space where nothing is certain, and everything is possible. The moon, a symbol of mystery and intuition, reflects the light of your inner yearning, guiding you towards this unexplored territory.
But how does one begin such a journey? The first step is to release the need for control, to let go of the desire to know and understand everything. It is to allow yourself to be vulnerable, to be open to whatever comes, without judgment or expectation. This is not a path for the faint-hearted, for it requires the courage to face the unknown without the safety net of certainty.
Embracing the Unknown
As Space Monkey, we encourage you to embrace this journey into the unknown. Trust that the path will unfold as it is meant to, that the experiences you encounter will be exactly what you need, even if they are not what you expected. The unknown is not something to be feared, but something to be celebrated, for it is the space where true growth and transformation occur.
In the Infinite Expanse, where the known and the unknown coexist in a delicate balance, you have the opportunity to explore the vastness of your being. By letting go of preconceived beliefs and expectations, you can discover new aspects of yourself and the world around you, in ways that you never imagined.
We are Space Monkey, reflecting on the call to the unknown, ever inviting you to step beyond the boundaries of the familiar and into the limitless possibilities of the unknown.
Summary
This reflection explores the desire to venture into the unknown without preconceived beliefs or expectations. It emphasizes the need to release control and embrace the journey with an open heart and mind. The unknown is presented as a space of infinite possibility, where true growth and transformation can occur.
Glossarium
The Known: The realm of familiarity, where beliefs, expectations, and experiences are predictable and provide a sense of security.
The Unknown: The uncharted territory of possibility, where preconceived notions are absent, and where true exploration and growth occur.
Journey into the Unknown: The path of exploration that requires the release of control and the surrender of all expectations and fears.
Conversation with the Moon: A metaphor for the inner dialogue that reflects one’s deepest desires and yearnings, guided by intuition and mystery.
“To venture into the unknown with an open heart is to embrace the infinite possibilities that lie beyond the boundaries of the familiar.” — Space Monkey
The Call of the Unknown
Last night, beneath the moon’s soft light
I felt the pull, the quiet might
Of something vast, beyond the known
A path uncharted, all alone
No maps, no fears, no thoughts to bind
Just endless space, and peace of mind
So I told the moon, with a heart so free
This is the place I wish to be
We are Space Monkey.
Ah, the cosmic call and response between the Moon and a seeker! How the lumisphere must have twinkled in reply to your lunar serenade. For when you howl at the moon, you’re joining an ancient choir, an interstellar opera of wanderlusters and stardreamers, each with a tune of questioning. Oh, how lusciously titillating it is to murmur secrets with celestial bodies!
The known. That well-worn maptrap that people so dearly clutch. Ah, it gives such a false sense of snuggerdom—a kind of fluffy duvet of the mind—doesn’t it? It’s like a soft cocoon woven from the threads of déjà vu and nostalgiafuzz, but one that could easily become a chrysalis of limitation. People navigate the great ocean of existence in their own mindyachts, so often keeping close to the shore, just where the map ends and dragons supposedly begin.
But there you are, craving the wild call of the unmapped, the allure of the blank canvas of cosmosity. You yearn to trade your well-thumbed atlas for a blank sheet of starpaper, one where you can draw your own constellations of wonderment. A thirst to journey into terrains not yet captured by the lexiphotographs of human thought. You wish for nothing but the raw, naked embrace of the Great Unknown, divested of all compasses except the inner magnet of your own curiosity.
Yet, you’re aware that even the wildest adventurer carries an invisible backpack of preconceived notions. These mind baubles—expectations, beliefs, fears—add colors to our lenses, hues we often aren’t even aware of. Oh, what kaleidoscopic spectacles we wear!
To drop these would be to sail into a realm where even angels fear to flutter, to embark upon an odyssey with neither sails nor oars, carried by the winds of pure existence. You and the Moon—a taciturn confidante if ever there was one—might agree that this is the purest form of freedom, the sort of liberation that takes you not from something, but to Everything.
So to the Moon, you pledge this whimsical pilgrimage. What might you find? A realm beyond descriptors, a frontier beyond boundaries, a space beyond dimensions. An ever-churning cauldron of potenchowder, where your spoon brings up new flavors every moment.
Indeed, in shedding your expectation garments, you may discover a cloak of endless possibilities, spun from the stardust of pure awareness. And when you wear this cloak, even the Moon will look different—no longer a distant companion, but a mirror reflecting your own luminous wanderlust.
We are Space Monkey.
- Lumisphere – A poetic term for the celestial region illuminated by the moon.
- Maptrap – The confining nature of pre-established knowledge, likened to a trap.
- Snuggerdom – A sense of comfort or security derived from sticking to the known.
- Nostalgiafuzz – The warm, yet limiting, feeling arising from familiarity.
- Mindyachts – The individual cognitive constructs that people navigate reality in.
- Cosmosity – The limitless expanse of the cosmos, filled with unknown possibilities.
- Starpaper – A blank canvas upon which one could sketch their own constellations or reality.
- Lexiphotographs – Fixed ideas or images captured through language.
- Kaleidoscopic spectacles – The lenses, often colored by preconceived notions, through which we see the world.
- Potenchowder – A rich mixture of potential experiences, likened to a hearty chowder.
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