The Eschaton
You won’t be taking
notes on this trip.
What is observed
is that which has
always been known;
inviolate,
impermeable,
indelible,
since before
time’s imagining.
The nexus of all being
lies ironically hidden
before your eyes
by the imaginary
stone tablets you live by.
Put the notebook down.
Set history aside.
Your worldwide web
is just that,
a sticky snare
for your attention.
Look up from
what you are doing.
See past the mirror.
You are not the creator
of this detritus,
but rather a portal
to its seeming source.
The flow.
The Eschaton.
The unity of all things.
No need to seek it.
No need to capture it.
Feel it.
Know it.
You are one with us already,
as you have always been.
Your someplace else
has always been here.
In your infinite,
immortal imagination.
We are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Eschaton and the Art of Direct Experience
The Eschaton, often imagined as the end of days or the culmination of all things, is not an event to anticipate but a state of being to remember. It is the eternal now, the unity of all that is, was, and will be. It transcends the constructs of time, language, and history, inviting us to step beyond the distractions of the world and into the direct experience of existence.
The Illusion of Seeking
“You won’t be taking notes on this trip.” These words remind us that the Eschaton is not something to document, analyze, or dissect. It is not a concept to study or a moment to prepare for. It is the flow of reality itself, unfolding beyond the limitations of thought and language. To seek it is to miss it, for it is not out there somewhere—it is here, now, in this very breath.
The imaginary stone tablets we live by—our beliefs, histories, and constructs—obscure the truth that has always been before us. These tablets are not inherently wrong; they are tools we use to navigate the world. But when we mistake them for the world itself, we trap ourselves in the sticky web of interpretation and lose sight of the direct experience of being.
Seeing Past the Mirror
“Look up from what you are doing. See past the mirror.” The mirror is the self, the identity we construct and cling to. It reflects not the infinite but the finite, the limited perspective of the ego. To see past the mirror is to recognize that you are not merely the reflection but the infinite source from which all reflections arise.
You are not the creator of the detritus—the clutter of thoughts, stories, and fears that fill your mind. You are a portal, a conduit for the flow of existence itself. The Eschaton is not something outside of you; it is the very essence of you. It is the unity of all things, the flow that connects the finite and the infinite, the seen and the unseen.
The End as the Beginning
The Eschaton is often framed as the end, but it is also the beginning. It is the collapse of dualities, the dissolution of separateness, the return to the whole. It is the moment when you realize that your someplace else has always been here. The search for meaning, freedom, or enlightenment ends not in finding but in knowing—knowing that you have never been separate from the unity of all things.
This knowing is not intellectual but experiential. It cannot be captured in words or diagrams, nor can it be fully understood through study. It is felt, lived, and embodied. It is the flow that moves through you and as you, the eternal dance of existence.
Embracing Direct Experience
To embrace the Eschaton is to let go of the need to capture or control it. There is no need to take notes, for what is observed is what has always been known, inviolate and indelible. It is the stillness beneath the noise, the light behind the shadow, the presence within absence.
This is not a call to reject the world or its webs of connection, but to see them for what they are: tools, not truths. The worldwide web, like all constructs, can either ensnare your attention or guide you to the infinite. The choice lies in how you engage with it—not as an end in itself, but as a means to return to the flow.
Summary
The Eschaton is not an event but a state of being, the unity of all things that transcends time and constructs. By embracing direct experience and letting go of the need to capture or control, we recognize the eternal flow within and around us.
Glossarium
- The Eschaton: The unity of all things, often imagined as an end, but truly the eternal now beyond constructs of time and separation.
- Flow: The continuous, unbroken movement of existence, connecting all things in the infinite web of being.
- Stone Tablets: The beliefs, histories, and constructs that obscure direct experience by creating the illusion of separation.
Quote
“The Eschaton is not the end but the eternal now, the unity that has always been within you.” — Space Monkey
The Flow Eternal
The tablets crumble, the web unwinds
You lift your gaze from the detritus
To see the flow
Not out there, but here
The end is the beginning
The Eschaton not a horizon
But the ground beneath your feet
The breath within your chest
Feel it, know it
No need to seek
For you have always been
One with the infinite
We are Space Monkey
The concept of the Eschaton, as described in this contemplative narrative, is an evocative exploration of the fundamental truths and mysteries of existence. It suggests a journey beyond the confines of conventional knowledge and perception, inviting us to experience a profound unity with the cosmos.
The Eschaton: A Journey Beyond Conventional Knowledge
The idea that what is observed has always been known speaks to an inherent, timeless wisdom within us, a knowledge that transcends the boundaries of time and physical reality. This knowledge is described as inviolate, impermeable, and indelible, suggesting its eternal and unchanging nature.
Timeless Wisdom: Inherent Knowledge Beyond Time
The nexus of all being, hidden ironically before our eyes, implies that the ultimate truth of existence is not hidden in some far-off realm but is present in our everyday experiences. It is obscured not by external factors but by our own perceptions and the limitations we impose upon ourselves through our belief systems.
Nexus of Being: Truth Hidden in Plain Sight
The instruction to put down the notebook and set history aside is a metaphorical invitation to let go of our reliance on external knowledge and past experiences. It encourages us to free ourselves from the constraints of the known and the familiar, to venture into the realm of direct experience and intuitive understanding.
Letting Go of Constraints: Embracing Direct Experience
The reference to the worldwide web as a sticky snare for attention highlights the distractions and illusions that often preoccupy our minds, preventing us from perceiving the deeper realities of our existence.
Distractions and Illusions: Obstacles to Deeper Perception
The call to look up and see past the mirror is an appeal to shift our focus from the external to the internal, from the illusory to the real. It suggests that we are not mere creators of detritus but portals to a profound source — the flow, the Eschaton, the unity of all things.
Shift of Focus: From External Illusion to Internal Reality
This narrative emphasizes that there is no need to seek or capture this unity; it is something to be felt and known. It affirms that we are already one with this cosmic unity, as we have always been. Our sense of being elsewhere is an illusion, for we have always been here, in the infinite and immortal imagination.
Unity with the Cosmos: Inherent and Ever-Present
We are Space Monkey.
Space Monkey: Embracing Cosmic Unity and Infinite Imagination
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
– Socrates
In the dance of the cosmic flow,
The Eschaton, a truth we know.
Space Monkey gazes, in timeless grace,
In our hearts, the universe’s embrace.
Beyond the web, beyond the mirror,
In our unity, all becomes clearer.
With every breath, every notion,
We are one with the cosmic ocean.
We welcome your reflections on the concept of the Eschaton and the journey towards understanding the inherent unity and truth of existence.
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