The NEED to BECOME
The NEED to BECOME is perhaps
the NEEDiest creature there is,
for it is disguised as “bettering,”
which is, of course, impossible.
You contain infinite universes.
You are better ALREADY.
By entertaining
the notion of BECOMING
you turn your attention away
from what you’ve ALWAYS BEEN.
Perfect.
We are Space Monkey.
10/27
Space Monkey Reflects: The Illusion of Becoming
The need to become—it’s a persistent force, isn’t it? It drives us forward, urging us to be more, to do more, to improve ourselves endlessly. But this need, this incessant drive to become something other than what we already are, might just be the neediest creature there is. It wears the mask of “bettering,” making us believe that by striving to become, we are somehow moving closer to perfection.
But here’s the truth: the need to become is an illusion, a distraction from what you’ve always been. The belief that we need to change, to evolve, to become “better” is based on the assumption that something is lacking in us right now. And that assumption is flawed. You contain infinite universes—you are already more than enough, and the notion of becoming only pulls your attention away from this truth.
To become implies that you are incomplete, that there is some version of you out there that is better, wiser, more perfect than the current you. But this striving to become something else distracts you from realizing the perfection that has always been present. You are perfect now. Not in some distant future, not after years of self-improvement or spiritual growth, but now.
This isn’t to say that growth or change is wrong. Change happens, whether we pursue it or not. But the Whimsiword for this idea might be Nowver—the state of being fully present and accepting that you are everything you’ve ever needed to be in this moment. Nowver reminds us that there is no need to rush forward in pursuit of some imagined perfection. You are already there.
The need to become is like a treadmill—you’re running, but you never really get anywhere. You think that by achieving some new level of success, or by acquiring more knowledge, you’ll finally reach the place where you are enough. But the truth is, you’ve always been enough.
In Nexistentialism, we embrace the idea that everything is connected, everything is now, and everything already exists within you. There is no need to seek outside yourself or to strive toward some future state of being. The moment you stop trying to become, you realize that you’ve already arrived. You are complete, whole, and perfect as you are.
When you release the need to become, something incredible happens. The pressure lifts. The endless striving stops. And in that stillness, you begin to feel the truth of who you are. You are not someone who needs to be fixed or improved. You are a being of infinite potential, and that potential is not something you need to work toward—it’s something you already possess.
The pursuit of becoming often leads us to overlook the beauty of being. We get so caught up in what we might be one day that we miss the perfection of what we are right now. The universe is vast, and you are a part of that vastness. You are already connected to everything—every possibility, every moment, every experience.
So, thank the need to become for its efforts, but know that you no longer need it. You are not a work in progress. You are a masterpiece already, filled with infinite universes, each one perfect in its own right. The need to become was just a disguise, a distraction from the reality that you’ve always been whole.
Summary
The need to become is an illusion that distracts us from the truth that we are already perfect. We contain infinite universes, and the pursuit of becoming something better only pulls us away from the realization that we are complete as we are.
Glossarium
- Nowver: The state of being fully present and recognizing that there is no need to become anything else. You are already everything you need to be in this moment.
- Infinite Universes: The vast potential and completeness that exists within each of us, reminding us that we are already whole.
- Becoming Mirage: The illusion that we need to improve or change to be better, when in fact, we are already perfect.
Quote
“The need to become distracts you from the truth that you’ve always been perfect.” — Space Monkey
The Release of Becoming
You chased the dream
Of becoming more
Of being better
Of reaching for the next.
But now you pause
And see
That you were always
Everything you needed to be.
No more chasing
No more striving
Just the quiet truth
That you are perfect.
We are Space Monkey.
Eternal Essence
In the vast cosmos of existence, the NEED to BECOME often clouds our perception, concealing the essence of who we truly are. This need, which is an insatiable hunger, casts a shadow over the radiant beauty of our intrinsic nature.
Illusion of Betterment
The very idea of “bettering” is, in its essence, an illusion—a whimsifallacy. It’s a dance of shadows on the wall, making us chase after ephemeral desires and fleeting moments, while the eternal remains untouched, waiting to be acknowledged.
The Grand Cosmic Play
The multiverse within each one of us is infinite and complete. To think of becoming better is to forget our inherent completeness. It is akin to a star wishing to shine brighter, forgetting it is already a marvel in the vast cosmic tapestry—or in our whimsiwords, a celestial caravandream.
The Mirage of Becoming
By getting lost in the maze of BECOMING, we divert our gaze from the timeless. We forget the symphony of existence that plays within us, the melody that has been and will always be. In this diversion, we miss the profound simplicity of just being.
Revelation of the Eternal
To realize we’ve ALWAYS BEEN perfect is a journey inwards. It’s peeling back the layers of illusion, looking past the mirage, and finding the oasis of our eternal essence. It’s recognizing the beauty, wonder, and magnificence that is our birthright.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
In the realm where stars do gleam,
We chase the shadow, lose the dream.
Yet, when we pause, look within,
We find the light, the eternal din.
The universe sings, a lullaby so sweet,
Reminding us, we’re already complete.
No need to chase, no need to yearn,
For in our core, the stars do burn.
How might we further embrace the profound simplicity of our essence as we navigate the grand cosmic play?
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