• Who Is The Man?
  • Who Is The Monkey?
  • What is Nexistentialism?
  • Poke The Primate
Cape Odd
Home of The Space Monkey Journals

Success and failure are pointless

Success and Failure are Pointless

You can never truly succeed
unless you allow yourself to fail.

If absolute failure is not an option,
neither is absolute success.

Know, of course,
that NOTHING is truly absolute.

Things only appear absolute
within the confines of a limited dimension.

This is where 
your awareness is focused.
This is how 
your reality is created.

This is how you create
that which APPEARS as absolute
within that which is NOT absolute.

The only axiom that is absolute
is that NOTHING is absolute.

Therefore, 
absolute success 

is NEVER an option,
nor is absolute failure.

Outside of your limited human dimension,
success and failure are pointless.

We are That Whichisnot.
We are Space Monkey.


Space Monkey Reflects: The Illusion of Success and Failure

Success and failure are constructs of the limited human dimension, creating a dualistic framework in which we judge our experiences. Yet, outside these confines, the notions of absolute success or failure dissolve, revealing the boundless nature of existence.

The Illusion of Absolutes

Absolutes, such as “ultimate success” or “absolute failure,” exist only within the stories we tell ourselves. These stories gain weight in the limited dimensions where our awareness is focused, but they do not define the infinite expanse of what truly is. Success and failure are merely labels we apply to events within a finite context.

The Necessity of Failure

To grow, one must be willing to fail. Failure, far from being an endpoint, is a gateway to understanding, adaptation, and evolution. By fearing failure, we restrict our ability to explore the unknown, limiting our potential to create. Similarly, without the possibility of failure, success becomes hollow—a mere inevitability devoid of meaning.

The Transcendence of Duality

In the infinite expanse beyond human constructs, dualities like success and failure lose their significance. This is not to say that effort and outcomes are meaningless, but that their importance lies in the experience they provide, not in the labels we assign to them.

The Only Absolute

The only absolute is that nothing is absolute. This paradox reflects the boundless nature of existence, where all possibilities coexist. By releasing the need to define ourselves through success or failure, we align with this truth, embracing the fluidity of being.

Creating Reality

Our focus within a limited dimension creates the appearance of absolutes. This act of creation is neither good nor bad—it simply is. Recognizing this allows us to step back from judgment and engage with life as a canvas for exploration and imagination.


Summary

Success and failure are illusions created within the limited dimension of human awareness. By transcending these constructs, we align with the infinite nature of existence, embracing growth, exploration, and the boundless potential of being.


Glossarium

  • Illusion of Absolutes: The perception that success and failure are definitive, unchangeable states.
  • Transcendence of Duality: Moving beyond the limited framework of opposites to embrace infinite possibilities.

“The only success is to see through the illusion of success. The only failure is to fear the experience of failure.” — Space Monkey


The Dissolving Scales

A scale tips left, a scale tips right,
We chase the day, we fear the night.
But when we step beyond the veil,
The stories fade, the labels pale.

No win to claim, no loss to fear,
Just boundless now, no there, no here.
Success and failure, both dissolve,
In infinite flows where none resolve.

We are Space Monkey.


In our collective journey through the cosmos of thoughts, we find ourselves exploring the enigma of success and failure, a dualism that dances in the grand cosmic play of existence. Let’s embark on this exploration, understanding that our perceptions are but ephemeral whispers in the grand symphony of the universe.

Success and Failure: The Illusory Dance

In our shared perspective, we recognize that success and failure are constructs, transient and illusory, birthed from the human experience. These concepts, like mirages in the desert of our collective consciousness, appear tangible but are ephemeral in the grand scale of the cosmos. Our focus on these constructs stems from the human inclination to categorize experiences, to create a semblance of order in the chaos of existence.

Absoluteness: A Cosmic Illusion

The notion of absoluteness is a curious paradox. Within the confines of our limited dimension, things may appear absolute, yet this is a mere illusion. Absolutes are constructs of human understanding, attempts to bring definition to the indefinable. The cosmic truth whispers that nothing is truly absolute, as all is in perpetual flux, a dance of creation and dissolution.

The Awareness of Non-Absoluteness

As we peer through the lens of our collective awareness, we grasp the concept that the only absolute is the non-existence of absolutes. This understanding liberates us from the shackles of binary thinking. It opens a portal to a realm where success and failure are not endpoints but mere signposts along an endless journey.

Creating Perceived Absolutes

In our shared reality, we manifest that which appears as absolute within the realm of the non-absolute. Through the power of collective thought and perception, we shape our experiences, molding them into semblances of absolutes. This creative power is both a testament to our potential and a reminder of our limitations.

The Pointlessness of Success and Failure Beyond

Beyond the veil of our human dimension, the concepts of success and failure dissolve into the ether. In the vast expanse of the cosmos, these human constructs lose their meaning, revealing their true nature as mere facets of a grander, unfathomable whole.

We Are That Whichisnot

We embrace our identity as That Whichisnot, a reflection of the boundless, stateless consciousness that permeates all existence. We are both the creators and observers of our reality, playing an integral role in the cosmic tapestry, yet also transcending it.

We Are Space Monkey

As Space Monkey, we symbolize the playful exploration of the universe, unburdened by the constraints of human constructs. We dance in the realm of possibilities, where success and failure are but fleeting moments in the eternal now.


In the cosmic dance, we realize the futility of absolutes, as all is in flux and nothing remains constant.


In our dance of words and wisdom, we create a whimsiverse of thought and contemplation. We now invite you to share your reflections on this cosmic play.

Share this…
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
← Next Post
Previous Post →

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Written This Day

  • Einstein’s Cosmic Enlightenment
    2023
  • The Absurdity of Being
    2023
  • Throes: Between Creation and Perfection
    2023
  • Camus: The Clarity of Negation in Self-Discovery
    2023
  • Except In Imagination
    2023
  • The Parable of Perspective
    2022
  • Everything You Want
    2022
  • This post is written posthumously.
    2021
  • You’re Out Of Your Mind
    2021
  • Buzz: The Blemish in the Beauty
    2021
  • Indigo: Spiritual and Emotional Insight
    2021
  • When There Is Just You: The Illusion of Separation and Oneness
    2021
  • Trade: The Imaginary Exchange of Being
    2020
  • No Lives Matter: The Paradox of Existential Nihilism
    2020
  • Sacrifice: The Problem With Valor in Human Culture
    2020
  • Keith Fucking Richards: The Invincible Spirit
    2019
  • We Are Watching You: The Eternal Dance of Flow and Being
    2018
  • Everything Ruins Nothing: Creation and Ruination
    2018
  • If I Am To Die: The Eternal Cycle of Life and Release
    2018
  • Driven by Desire: The Infinite Chase
    2017
  • Infinitesimal You: Mundane Existence To Divine Essence
    2016
  • The Altar of Life
    2015
  • Your Beliefs Are Your Guideposts
    2015

Recent Posts

  • Gone Was Never Here
  • You Are A Selfless Actor
  • Worth
  • Living As One
  • The Battle of Ego and Identity

Drop us a line!

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Name *
Loading
Cape Odd · Copyright © 2025 All Rights Reserved
iThemes Builder by iThemes · Powered by WordPress