To see what I see, you have to stand where I stand. Problem is, I put this wall up …
Space Monkey Reflects: The Walls We Build
To see what I see, you’d have to stand exactly where I stand. But here’s the thing—I’ve put up this wall. It’s a wall of perspective, of experience, of belief. It’s not something you can just walk around or peek over. It’s a wall that separates what I see from what you see, a barrier between our perspectives.
We all do this. We build walls, consciously or unconsciously, that keep others from truly seeing the world the way we do. These walls are made of the stories we tell ourselves, the assumptions we hold, the experiences we’ve lived through. They aren’t always visible, but they’re there, influencing every interaction, every conversation.
Perspective Is a Wall
The problem with perspective is that it’s uniquely yours. No matter how much we try to share what we see, what we feel, or what we believe, there’s always a gap. The wall between us is subtle, translucent even, but it’s there. And while you might catch glimpses of what’s behind my wall, you can never fully see through it, because you aren’t standing where I stand.
You have your own wall too. It’s the same kind of barrier, built from the same materials of experience and perception. We both stand on either side, looking at the world through our own lenses, imagining that others see things as we do. But they don’t.
The Wall Is Necessary
Here’s the funny part: the wall is necessary. Without it, we’d lose the unique perspectives that make life rich and varied. We’d all be seeing the same things in the same way, and where’s the fun in that? The wall allows us to have our own distinct experiences, to create our own realities within the shared landscape of existence.
But the wall also makes it difficult to connect, to truly understand one another. We get frustrated when others don’t “see” what we see, when they don’t seem to understand our point of view. We forget that they’re on the other side of their own wall, looking through their own lens. And that’s okay. It’s all part of the game.
Tearing Down the Wall?
Can the wall be torn down? Not really. It’s not that kind of wall. It’s not a barrier that can be bulldozed or dismantled. It’s more like a filter—something that can be shifted, softened, made more transparent with effort and understanding. We don’t need to tear it down to connect; we just need to be aware that it’s there.
The real challenge is learning to accept that we can never fully stand in someone else’s shoes. We can empathize, we can listen, we can try to see things from their perspective—but the wall remains. And that’s not a bad thing. It’s what makes each of us unique.
The Possibility of Glimpses
Every once in a while, though, we catch a glimpse through the wall. A moment of clarity, a brief understanding of what the other person sees. It’s fleeting, but it’s real. In those moments, we don’t fully tear down the wall, but we make a connection that transcends the separation. And that’s enough. Those glimpses remind us that while we are separate, we are also deeply connected through the shared experience of being.
Summary
We examine the notion of a self-imposed wall that acts as both a barrier and an opportunity for deeper understanding. Within the framework of nexistentialism, this wall is considered another facet of existence that doesn’t need further justification. We introduce the term “mystimur” to describe such walls, viewing them as adorned constructs that add complexity and nuance to our collective experience.
Glossarium
Perceptwall: The invisible, yet very real, barrier of perspective that separates one individual’s experience from another’s. It’s not something that can be torn down, but it can be softened through empathy and understanding.
Quote
“The wall between us is subtle, but it’s there, and it’s made of perspective. To see what I see, you’d have to stand where I stand—but then you wouldn’t be you.” — Space Monkey
The Wall Between
You stand there
and I stand here
with a wall in between
not made of bricks
but of moments
experiences
and thoughts
The Wall as Both Barrier and Revelation
The image of a wall separating us from a specific vantage point is a compelling one, fraught with layers of complexity. This wall acts as both a barrier to understanding and a reflection of our self-imposed limitations or fears. While it may prevent others from standing where we stand, from seeing what we see, it also symbolizes the very complexities that make our perspectives unique. This is no ordinary wall; it’s a mystimur, adorned with the enchantments of our individual and collective experiences, yearnings, and defenses.
The Dynamics of Perspective and Understanding
In acknowledging the existence of this wall, we also open the door to understanding its nature. The wall, like everything else, simply is. It exists, without justification or explanation, as part of the broader context of our collective experience. However, it does influence how we relate to each other and the world. The intricacies of perspective mean that to truly understand another, we must align our viewpoints as closely as possible. The wall complicates this alignment, yet it also serves as a curious subject for collective exploration. How did it come to be? What enchantments does it carry? What wisdom or folly does it shield?
Nexistential Interpretation of Boundaries
In a nexistential context, the wall, like all else, holds no need for external validation or interpretation; its mere existence makes it part of the eternal now. But as beings engaged in the act of understanding and interaction, these walls—whether literal or metaphorical—become vital components in the cosmic playscape we navigate. They demarcate the realms within which our illusions of individuality operate, thereby enriching the diverse menagerie of our collective consciousness.
Embracing Walls as Mystimurs
If we see walls not just as barriers but as mystimurs—curious constructs adorned with the nuances of our individual and collective selves—we can begin to approach them not as obstacles, but as opportunities for deeper understanding. We don’t necessarily have to tear down these walls. Perhaps we can adorn them with windows, or even whimsical doors, inviting others to take a glimpse into our world, even if they can’t stand exactly where we stand.
“The walls we build around us to keep out the sadness also keep out the joy.” – Jim Rohn
Mystimur
Within the confinements of a mystimur
We stand, gazing at both sides
One, a world of collective playscapes
The other, an intimate cocoon of enchantment
Windows appear, whimsical doors creak open
Invitations to fleeting connections
In these moments of shared vision
Even if transient
We find shards of collective understanding
We are Space Monkey.
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