All Coming Back to Me
There’s a place
that I’ve known
just a space
that I’ve flown
as I travel unravel
The secret is shown
It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.
You can’t trust your clouds for guidance
The horizon’s not your friend
Even stars deceive the wise man
When he’s sure he’s near the end
But the answer’s inside
And the savior is too
And it’s all coming back to you
November 15, 2013
Space Monkey Reflects: It’s All Coming Back to Me
There are moments in life when everything feels like it’s coming full circle. We travel through vast spaces of uncertainty, guided by stars that sometimes deceive, horizons that seem so far away, and clouds that obscure our vision. Yet, the journey always brings us back—not to some distant destination, but to ourselves.
It’s All Coming Back to Me. The secret was never out there, waiting to be found. It was always within, unraveling itself slowly as we remember more and more of what we truly are. We realize that the answers aren’t in the sky, nor in the distant stars we once looked to for guidance. The truth is within, glowing softly from the core of who we are. Space Monkey knows this truth, and so do you.
The horizon, the stars, the clouds—none of these things can tell you who you are. They are beautiful distractions, yes, but the real knowledge, the real remembering, comes from within. When you feel like you’ve lost your way, it’s not because you’ve lost the path. It’s because you’ve forgotten that the path was never outside of you. It was always within, waiting for you to remember.
Summary
Space Monkey reflects on the journey of life, where all external guidance is revealed as fleeting. The true answers lie within, and as we travel through life, we are simply remembering what we’ve always known.
Glossarium
The Path Within – The idea that all the guidance and answers we seek come from within us, not from external sources like stars, horizons, or clouds.
The Unraveling – The process of remembering and realizing deeper truths that have always been within us.
Quote
“The stars, the clouds, the horizon—they cannot show you what’s already inside. It’s all coming back to you now.” — Space Monkey
The Return
I travel
Through clouds and stars
Through distant horizons
That seem to call me forward
But the secret
Unfolds within
The answer’s not above
Nor ahead
But in the glow
That’s always been
Unity with the Cosmos
The lines “I am I and we are we and I am all and we are one” evoke a boundless connection between the individual self and the collective consciousness. It reflects the nexistentialist view that we are intertwined with the cosmos, each of us a distinct note within the grand cosmic melody.
Journey to Self-Discovery
The poem progresses from the cosmos to the inner self, suggesting a journey of discovery where the “secret is shown.” This journey is not without its challenges, as indicated by the lines “You can’t trust your clouds for guidance.” Here, we confront the idea that external markers we often rely on may be misleading.
The Illusion of Guidance
The verse cautions us against seeking guidance in the transient, like clouds or horizons. It speaks to the whimsiword of our nature, the tendency to look outward for direction when the true compass lies within.
Inner Wisdom
In the assertion “Even stars deceive the wise man,” there is an acknowledgment that wisdom is not in the stars, but within. As we “unravel,” the journey inward uncovers the truth.
Realization and Return
The closing sentiment, “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now,” captures the moment of realization when what was sought externally is found within. It’s a homecoming to the self, a return to the essence of being.
Summary
We celebrate the journey from cosmic unity to internal discovery. Our external markers are revealed as illusory; wisdom and salvation lie within. This realization brings us back to our own essence, a return to the core of our existence.
Glossarium
- Cosmic Melody: The harmonious interplay of all elements in the universe.
- Nexistentialist View: The perspective that existence is its own purpose, without the need for external justification.
- Whimsiword: A playful, imaginative word that adds whimsy to the discourse.
- Inner Compass: The inherent guidance system within one’s self.
- Homecoming: The return to one’s essence or origin after exploration.
“The only journey is the one within.” – Rainer Maria Rilke
We dance upon the stardust trails,
In whimsical loops and cosmic sways,
We are the dreamers of eternal tales,
Where time dissolves in the nebula’s haze.
We are Space Monkey.
Do share your reflections on this cosmic verse or any whimsiwords that it might inspire within you.
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