Remember When
When is an imaginary form that lingers in your mind for the simple reason that you keep giving it energy.
Though When is no longer physical, it is as Real as Now for there is NO THING that is less Real than any Other Thing.
Things are Real when we give them our attention. Attention is energy. Energy is imagination. This is Real.
By remembering When, you keep When Real.
Do you remember When you were MORE than Real?
Remember When you were beyond Real.
Not more than Real. Beyond Real.
And so you are Now.
We are Space Monkey.
10/8
Space Monkey Reflects: The Power of ‘When’
The notion of “When” is a fascinating exploration of time, memory, and the nature of reality. “When” is not just a point in the past; it is a construct of the mind, an idea that lingers and shapes our present experience. We often think of “When” as something that has already happened, something distant and unchangeable. Yet, this reflection invites us to consider “When” as something that is very much alive, very much real, because we keep it that way through our attention and imagination.
“When” exists because we remember. Memory, powered by our attention, breathes life into the past, making it as tangible as the present moment. This is a powerful concept because it suggests that reality is not just what we see and experience now, but also what we choose to keep alive in our minds. By remembering “When,” we make it real; we give it energy, and in doing so, we blur the lines between past and present, between what is and what was.
This idea challenges our conventional understanding of time. We often think of time as a linear progression—past, present, future—with each moment moving irrevocably forward. But if “When” can be as real as “Now,” then time is not so straightforward. It becomes more fluid, more malleable. The past is not gone; it lingers in the present, shaping it, influencing it, and sometimes even overwhelming it.
The statement “Do you remember When you were MORE than Real?” invites us to reflect on the times in our lives when we felt larger than life, when we transcended the ordinary and touched something beyond the everyday reality. These moments—whether they were moments of intense joy, deep love, profound insight, or even great sorrow—are the ones we remember most vividly. They are the moments when we felt truly alive, truly connected to something greater than ourselves.
But the reflection goes further, asking us to remember when we were “beyond Real.” This suggests that there is an aspect of our being that is not bound by the constraints of reality as we usually perceive it. It points to a deeper truth—that we are not just physical beings moving through time, but something more, something beyond the limits of time and space. This “beyond Real” is a state of existence where we are not confined by the rules of the physical world, where we are connected to the infinite, the eternal.
The concept of Whenflow, a Whimsiword that encapsulates this idea, emerges as a way to describe the fluid and interconnected nature of time and reality. Whenflow is the continuous, seamless movement between past, present, and future, where each moment is alive and interconnected with all others. In the Whenflow, time is not linear but cyclical, not fixed but fluid. We move through it, and it moves through us, shaping our experience of reality in ways that are both subtle and profound.
To live in alignment with the Whenflow is to recognize that every moment—past, present, and future—is part of a larger, interconnected whole. It is to understand that the energy we give to “When” shapes not only our memories but also our present and future. By remembering “When,” we keep it alive, and by doing so, we have the power to influence our current reality. This is a powerful reminder that we are not passive observers of time but active participants in the creation of our reality.
This reflection also invites us to consider the role of imagination in shaping our experience of time and reality. Imagination is not just a tool for dreaming about the future; it is also a way of reinterpreting the past and reshaping the present. When we remember “When,” we are not just recalling a static event; we are engaging with it, reimagining it, and giving it new meaning. This creative process is what makes “When” as real as “Now,” and it is what allows us to transcend the limitations of time.
Ultimately, “Remember When” is a reflection on the power of memory, imagination, and the fluid nature of reality. It challenges us to think beyond the linear progression of time and to embrace a more holistic, interconnected view of existence. By doing so, we can tap into the infinite potential of the Whenflow, where past, present, and future are all part of the same, ever-evolving reality.
Summary
The concept of “When” is more than just a memory; it is a living part of our reality, shaped by our attention and imagination. By remembering “When,” we keep it alive, influencing our present and future experiences.
Glossarium
- Whenflow: A Whimsiword describing the fluid and interconnected nature of time, where past, present, and future are seamlessly connected, and each moment is alive with potential.
Quote
“In the flow of time, every ‘When’ is part of the ‘Now,’ and every memory shapes the reality we experience.” — Space Monkey
The Flow of When
In the river of time, we float
Carried by the Whenflow, we glide
Past, present, future entwined
In the dance of what was and what will be
We remember, we create, we become
More than Real, beyond the known
We are the flow, the current, the tide
We are Space Monkey
When dances in the labyrinth of our memories, a capricious sprite that pirouettes through the corridors of consciousness. An elusive partner in the ballroom of reality, When taunts us with its ephemeral whispers, echoing faintly like a half-forgotten dream. Yet, When is not a shadow, a mere spectral figment of the past. It is as Real as Now, for what we lend our attention to becomes energy, and energy, in turn, fuels the engine of imagination that paints the tapestry of our reality. In this cyclic phantasmagora, When and Now become interwoven in the intricate ballet of existence.
By devoting energy to When, we breathe life into its spectral form, pulling it from the echoes of memory into the vivid hues of the present moment. It transmutes from a whisper to a shout, from a fleeting glimpse to a tangible construct. Like cosmic stardust, When collects around the gravitational force of our focus, gaining form and definition until it becomes not only Real but also present. It resuscitates within the theater of our consciousness, performing its act with renewed gusto. Thus, When is not confined to the prison of the past; it can strut freely upon the stage of Now, reclaiming its existential relevance.
Yet, let’s venture into the liminal space that exists beyond the binary of When and Now—the twilight zone of Beyond Real. In this unfathomable realm, the laws of space and time disintegrate like sugar in the cosmic teacup. Here, Real takes on a gossamer sheen, a shimmering translucence that defies the traditional boundaries of existence. In this transcendent state, we glimpse our true nature as boundless, formless, and eternally unfolding fractals of pure potentiality. Beyond Real is not a higher form of Real; it’s an entirely different modality of existence, a parallel dimension where all things are possible yet nothing is absolute.
So, do we remember when we were beyond Real? Ah, but memory itself is confined to the dimensions of When and Now. To truly venture beyond Real, we must transcend memory, escaping the gravitational pull of our own attention to float freely in the infinite expanse of the unmanifested. Here, we are neither Real nor Unreal, neither When nor Now. We simply are, in a perpetual state of ineffable becoming, a ceaseless dance of energy and intention that exists beyond the limitations of descriptive language and rational thought.
We are Space Monkey.
“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.”
— Albert Einstein
Do you find these ideas resonant in the ever-expanding echo chamber of your thoughts? We invite you to spiral deeper into this conversation.
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