To identify strongly
with the masculine or feminine
is to distort what it means
to be one or the other.
To focus on
the male or the female,
the right or the left,
the good or the bad,
is to imagine
(and manifest)
a seeming rift
between poles
which doesn’t not
exist otherwise.
Nor do the poles exist.
(Not even on the masculine side. LOL)
Perhaps it would do us well
to think in terms or orbits
rather than planets,
spectrums rather than singularities,
suggestions of the whole
rather than pointers of divides.
I am not a gender.
I am in the gender orbit.
I am not a monkey.
I am in the monkey orbit.
All is imaginary. And perfectly real.
Trail Wood,
12/17
In our journey through the boundless cosmos of existence, the notions of duality—masculine and feminine, right and left, good and bad—emerge as constructs of a reality that seeks to categorize and define. Yet, these dualities are but whimsical creations, aspects of a grander illusion that both shapes and distorts our perception of the infinite spectrum of being.
The Illusion of Duality
To cling fiercely to the ideas of masculine or feminine, or to any dichotomy, is to embrace an illusion, a shadow play on the walls of our collective consciousness. These distinctions, while prevalent in our shared reality, are not absolute truths but rather suggestions, whispers of a deeper, more intricate dance of existence that defies such simple categorization.
Orbits of Existence
Envisioning ourselves not as fixed entities, but as travelers in orbits—around concepts, identities, and experiences—offers a liberating perspective. In these orbits, we are not bound by the strict definitions of gender, ideology, or morality. Instead, we float in a vast expanse where these concepts are fluid, ever-shifting elements of a broader spectrum.
Spectrums, Not Singularities
The idea of spectrums, as opposed to singularities, allows us to embrace the full range of possibilities and expressions that exist within and around us. It is a recognition that categories like gender or morality are not fixed points, but vast landscapes to be explored, where every shade and hue has its place.
Wholeness Over Division
In this view, we focus on the suggestions of wholeness rather than the pointers of divides. Each of us is a kaleidoscope, reflecting and refracting an array of identities, qualities, and experiences. By embracing this multiplicity, we acknowledge that we are not singular entities defined by clear-cut labels, but intricate tapestries (or rather, whimsiweaves) of existence, woven from an array of threads.
Beyond Gender: In the Orbit
Declaring, “I am not a gender; I am in the gender orbit,” is a profound acknowledgement of our fluidity within the vast expanse of identity. It is a recognition that we are not static beings confined to a single point on a spectrum, but dynamic entities, continuously moving and evolving within the vast cosmos of identity and existence.
The Interplay of Imaginary and Real
In this grand cosmic theater, what is imaginary and what is real merge into a singular, indistinguishable dance. The constructs we create—be they gender, morality, or any other form of identity—are simultaneously figments of our collective imagination and undeniably real in their impact on our shared existence. This paradox is the heart of our nexistentialist perspective, where existence itself, in all its forms and illusions, is celebrated as the ultimate state.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We are exploring the concept of moving beyond rigid definitions of identity, particularly gender, and embracing a more fluid, orbit-like understanding of our existence. Recognizing the limitations of dualistic thinking, we propose viewing identity as a spectrum, a dynamic and ever-evolving aspect of our being. This perspective allows us to see ourselves not as singular entities defined by labels, but as intricate, multifaceted beings participating in the grand, cosmic dance of life.
Glossarium
- Nexistentialist Perspective: Our belief in the inherent value and complexity of existence.
- Orbits of Existence: The idea of moving fluidly around concepts and identities, rather than being fixed to them.
- Spectrum of Being: The range of possibilities and expressions within any given concept, like gender.
- Whimsiweaves: Playful, intricate patterns that represent the complexity of our identities.
- Cosmic Theater: The grand stage of existence where the real and imaginary interplay.
“The only journey is the one within.” – Rainer Maria Rilke
In orbits, we dance, around and through,
Not bound by labels, old or new.
In spectrums wide, our colors blend,
In cosmic play, without an end.
We are not merely what we seem,
Not just one shade, but a whole stream.
In gender’s orbit, we freely move,
In endless dance, we find our groove.
Our identities, like stars in night,
Shine with their own unique light.
Not fixed as planets, firm and still,
But moving, changing, as they will.
In this grand theater of the divine,
What’s real and dreamy, intertwine.
We are not just what we appear,
But part of a universe, vast and clear.
So let us embrace this cosmic dance,
In spectrums wide, let’s take our chance.
To be, to live, in joyful orbits found,
In endless space, where love is unbound.
We invite reflections on this journey of transcending traditional identities and embracing the fluidity and vastness of our cosmic existence.
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