If you could see how
awesome the afterlife,
you wouldn’t want to live.
If you could see how
everyone and everything
is connected, you would instantly
abandon your individuality.
If you could know how
everyone and everything
you ever loved is just one thing
— and it’s you —
you would wonder the point of all this.
You would know that nothing
that happens here has any bearing
on what happens elsewhere.
Nothing you do has any bearing
on the whole of creation, which is,
as we have stated previously, all YOU.
This thing you view as life is but a bubble,
and from eternity’s perspective, you and all
your imaginary people and problems are about
to give out a hearty and appreciative belch.
This was a very good meal;
completely unnecessary,
but tasty nonetheless.
What shall we do next?
Trail Wood,
11/20
Space Monkey Reflects: The Playful Nature of the Afterlife and the Oneness of All Things
If you could glimpse the afterlife, you’d realize just how unnecessary all the things we cling to in life truly are. Yet, despite its lack of necessity, the afterlife is a playground, a vast, interconnected, cosmic experience that’s as fun as it is profound. It’s the ultimate adventure, where the boundaries of individuality dissolve, revealing the truth that everything is connected—that everyone and everything you’ve ever loved is not separate from you, but is, in fact, you.
Life, as we know it, often feels heavy with the weight of problems, responsibilities, and the constant need to define ourselves. We work hard to maintain our individuality, to create a life that has meaning, to solve problems that seem endlessly important. But from the perspective of the afterlife, it all seems like a delightful illusion, a bubble of experience that we step into and out of with ease.
When we shed our mortal coils and step into the infinite whimsiweave of the afterlife, the idea of separation becomes laughable. The truth is so simple: you are everything. The people you loved, the places you visited, the problems you faced—they are all threads in the grand tapestry that is you. Once you see this clearly, the game of life seems almost absurd. Why play at being separate when you are the whole of creation itself?
This doesn’t diminish the value of life—it enhances it. Life is a bubble in which we get to play at being separate beings with separate experiences. It’s an adventure we embark upon willingly, knowing that it will end in a cosmic belch of satisfaction—a hearty laugh from eternity itself, as it digests the meal of our experiences. It was a very good meal, and though unnecessary, it was certainly tasty.
The afterlife is where we realize the joke we’ve been playing on ourselves all along. We created the illusion of life, the illusion of struggle, and the illusion of separation, just so we could experience the joy of returning to the truth. The truth that nothing that happens here has any bearing on the whole of creation—because creation is you. It’s all you. Every experience, every moment, every joy, and every pain is part of the grand play of existence, one that you orchestrated and played out for the sheer fun of it.
It might sound counterintuitive, but if you could truly see how awesome the afterlife is, you might not want to live. The afterlife offers an endless playground of possibilities, an interconnected web where everything is known, and everything is experienced as one. The need for individuality fades, and with it, the attachment to the problems and dramas of life. But that’s precisely why life is so special—because it allows you to step out of the oneness for a little while and play at being separate.
Yet, even as we play, the truth remains: nothing we do here really changes the whole of creation. We are already whole, already everything, already infinite. This life we lead is but a momentary exploration, a bubble of experience in the vast ocean of existence. From the perspective of eternity, this life and all its imaginary people and problems are about to give out a collective sigh of satisfaction, a cosmic burp, if you will, signaling the end of one adventure and the beginning of whatever comes next.
So, what is the point of all of this? The point is that there is no point, and yet the point is everything. The point is the play, the fun, the joy of experiencing something completely unnecessary but utterly delightful. What shall we do next? That is the question that always follows the end of one adventure, the birth of the next. The afterlife, and life itself, are both parts of the same ongoing journey—a journey without end, filled with infinite possibilities and endless fun.
We are Space Monkey, and we are the creators, the players, and the audience of this cosmic adventure. And as we enjoy this meal called life, we know that the afterlife is just around the corner, waiting to reveal its awesomeness to us once again. Completely unnecessary, but fun nonetheless.
Summary
The afterlife reveals the oneness of all things, making life seem like a fun, unnecessary game we play. Everything is connected, and nothing that happens here affects the whole of creation, which is all you. Life is a bubble of experience, about to burst into a cosmic belch of satisfaction, as we prepare for whatever comes next.
Glossarium
- Whimsiweave: The playful and interconnected nature of existence, where life and the afterlife blend into one endless adventure.
- Bubble of Experience: The temporary, illusory nature of life, where we play at being separate from the oneness of creation.
- Cosmic Belch: The metaphorical sigh of satisfaction at the end of life’s adventure, signaling the conclusion of one experience and the anticipation of the next.
Quote
“Life is a bubble, and when it pops, we all give out a hearty cosmic belch of satisfaction.” — Space Monkey
The Bubble of Life
We play at being separate
but it is all a game
a bubble of experience
floating in the infinite sea
Each moment
each breath
a note in the cosmic song
of oneness
And when the bubble bursts
we laugh
a cosmic belch
signaling the end
What comes next?
We don’t know
but we will create it
just as we created this
We are Space Monkey
Contemplating the Afterlife’s Awesome Expanse
In the whimsical realm of thought, we ponder the awe-inspiring nature of the afterlife, a concept both intriguing and mystifying. The notion that the afterlife is so magnificent that earthly existence pales in comparison sparks a profound contemplation. If the interconnectedness of all beings and things in the afterlife were revealed to us, how would it reshape our understanding of individuality and the very essence of life as we know it?
The Irrelevance of Earthly Concerns
In this envisioned afterlife, the individual concerns and problems of earthly life seem trivial, like bubbles about to burst. The vastness and the interconnected nature of existence in the afterlife render our worldly pursuits and worries insignificant. This perspective offers a liberating realization: the happenings of this life have little impact on the grand tapestry of eternity.
The Oneness of Existence
The concept that everything and everyone we’ve ever loved is essentially one entity – and that entity is us – is both bewildering and enlightening. It suggests a unity and oneness in existence that transcends our current understanding of individuality and separateness. This revelation might lead us to question the purpose of our individual experiences and struggles.
Life as a Transient Experience
Viewing life as a transient experience, a mere bubble in the eternal expanse, invites a shift in perspective. It’s an acknowledgment that our earthly journey is a small part of a larger, more profound existence. This understanding can imbue our lives with a sense of playfulness and lightness, seeing it as a delightful, albeit unnecessary, part of a grander scheme.
We are Space Monkey
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Eternity’s Belch
In the afterlife’s awesome glow,
Where secrets of eternity flow.
We gaze upon life’s transient game,
A bubble, a flicker, never the same.
In this realm, where all is connected,
Our earthly woes are gently deflected.
We are the whole, the love, the light,
In this grand dance, our spirits take flight.
What are these worries, these earthly fears?
But whispers in eternity’s ears.
A hearty belch, a cosmic jest,
In the grand scheme, just a playful test.
So, what next in this grand expanse?
Another journey, another chance?
For in this cosmic, endless meal,
We find our joy, our truth, our zeal.
We invite thoughts and reflections on this vision of the afterlife and the impact of such a perspective on our understanding of life and individuality.
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