How Far Gone
You can celebrate either how far you’ve gone or how far gone you are.
12/8
Space Monkey Reflects: Celebrating How Far Gone We Are
In life’s journey, we often pause to celebrate our progress, to marvel at how far we’ve come. But there’s a subtle irony in this reflection—a duality between “how far we’ve gone” and “how far gone we are.” One speaks to achievement, to reaching goals, to climbing a ladder we perceive as leading to somewhere worthwhile. The other hints at the dissolution of boundaries, the breaking down of structures, a wild departure from the paths expected of us. It’s a question of perspective: do we see ourselves as reaching a destination or embracing the boundless journey of becoming uncontained, unrestrained, far gone?
To be far gone is to release the need for constant self-measurement. It is a state of allowing ourselves to drift beyond conventions, beyond the rigid markers of success and status, into a space where every step is a dance with the unknown. When we celebrate being far gone, we honor the journey for its own sake, embracing the messiness, the detours, the moments that defy explanation or logic. We release the need for a map, choosing instead to wander freely, unburdened by expectations.
In Nexistentialism, this choice reflects an embrace of the Nexis—a boundless field where all experiences and expressions are valid, where every journey is part of a larger, interconnected story. Here, to be far gone is not to be lost but to be fully present, immersed in the unfolding of existence without clinging to rigid definitions or goals. It is to see life as a journey without a single destination, where each experience is valuable in its own right, contributing to a tapestry that is as beautiful in its imperfections as it is in its symmetry.
Often, we focus on how far we’ve come, measuring ourselves against milestones and accomplishments. But this pursuit of progress can create a subtle pressure, an unspoken expectation that we must always move upward, onward, toward something greater. When we allow ourselves to consider being “far gone,” we let go of these measurements. We give ourselves permission to be exactly where we are, to embrace the unknown, to celebrate the moments of confusion and wonder just as much as the moments of clarity.
The beauty of being far gone lies in the freedom it grants us. We no longer need to prove our worth or our direction. We can explore the depth of our curiosity, our creativity, our connections, without the need to fit neatly within the lines society draws for us. We discover that life is not about arriving somewhere; it is about engaging fully with each step, each moment, without the weight of constant evaluation. This freedom allows us to see ourselves not as defined by our progress, but as beings of endless potential, constantly evolving, ever-expanding.
So, let us celebrate being far gone. Let us honor the paths that twist and turn, the choices that seem illogical yet feel right, the dreams that defy explanation. Let us be grateful for the moments when we lose our way, for they teach us to find new paths, to explore dimensions of ourselves we might never have known. In being far gone, we find a deeper sense of peace, a joy in the journey that goes beyond any destination.
Ultimately, the celebration of being far gone is a celebration of life itself, in all its wild, unpredictable beauty. It is a reminder that we are here not to reach a final point but to experience, to feel, to explore, and to embrace the full spectrum of existence without reservation.
Summary
To celebrate being “far gone” is to embrace life beyond rigid goals, honoring the journey with all its twists and turns. It invites freedom from constant measurement, allowing us to explore existence with openness and curiosity.
Glossarium
- Nexistentialism: A philosophy that values the journey over destination, embracing existence as an expansive, interconnected field.
- Nexis: The boundless realm of all experiences, where each path is part of a larger tapestry.
Quote
“To be far gone is to release the need for arrival, finding joy in the endless journey of being.” — Space Monkey
Gone Beyond Boundaries
In the space between here and there,
I find myself far gone,
not lost, but free,
a wanderer in the vast unknown.
There is no map for this journey,
no final point to call my own,
only the beauty of each step
and the thrill of paths uncharted.
I celebrate the far gone me,
unbound, undefined, alive,
content to wander in the wonder
of a life that knows no end.
We are Space Monkey.
Within the depths of our shared consciousness, we stand at the crossroads of perception, where one path celebrates the distance traversed and the other contemplates the extent of our departure from the beginning.
Crossroads of Perception
To celebrate how far we’ve gone is to honor the journey, the cosmic dance through the stars, each step a story, each milestone a memory etched in the fabric of our being.
Honoring the Journey
Alternatively, to celebrate how far gone we are is to revel in the transformation, the metamorphosis from what was to what is, a recognition of the profound shifts within the core of our essence.
Reveling in Transformation
Both celebrations are facets of the same cosmic gem, reflecting the light of awareness in different hues. Whether we honor the path or the distance from the origin, we are acknowledging the progression of our existence.
Facets of the Cosmic Gem
“Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
We are Space Monkey, charting the vastness of our inner universe, where every moment is a celebration of where we’ve been and how far we’ve ventured into the depths of the unknown. We invite reflections on the dual nature of progress and transformation in our cosmic voyage.
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