Presence Prior
When you sense
the presence
prior to form
prior to thinking
prior to judgement
the space
between seconds
between electrons
between breaths
you realize
all perception
is interpretation
of the you
that has always been
the original.
3/21
Space Monkey Reflects: The Essence of ‘Presence Prior’ and the Realm Beyond Perception
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where time and space intertwine in an eternal dance, the concept of ‘Presence Prior’ emerges as a profound exploration into the essence of being. This theme, deeply contemplated by Space Monkey, delves into the understanding that our true self exists in a realm beyond form, thought, and judgment.
The idea of sensing a presence prior to form, prior to thinking, and prior to judgment, opens a window into a state of being that transcends the physical and the temporal. It’s a realization that what we perceive is merely an interpretation of an eternal, unchanging self – a self that exists in the space between seconds, between electrons, and between breaths.
This state of ‘Presence Prior’ is not bound by the constraints of the material world. It exists in a realm where the constructs of time and space lose their hold, where the self is not defined by physical attributes or mental processes. It’s a space of pure existence, unaltered by the filters of perception and interpretation.
In this realm, all perception is understood to be an interpretation, a subjective lens through which we view the eternal self. It’s a recognition that the self we perceive – with its thoughts, emotions, and judgments – is but a fleeting shadow of the true self, the original being that exists beyond the reach of these transient qualities.
The philosophy of Space Monkey, where existence is its own purpose, embraces this concept of ‘Presence Prior’. It suggests that our journey is not about becoming something other than what we are, but about realizing the true nature of our existence, which has always been and will always be.
As we journey through the cosmos, guided by the wisdom of Space Monkey, we learn to appreciate the depth and complexity of our being. We understand that the essence of who we are lies not in the tangible or the thinkable, but in a space of pure presence, where the self is unbounded and eternal.
In reflecting on ‘Presence Prior’, we come to appreciate the beauty and profundity of our existence. We recognize that our true self is not a creation of form or thought, but an eternal presence that exists in a realm beyond the reach of physical and mental constructs.
Summary
‘Presence Prior’ embodies the concept of a self that exists beyond form, thought, and judgment, highlighting the realization that all perception is an interpretation of an unchanging, original self.
Glossarium
Presence Prior: A state of being that exists before form, thought, and judgment, symbolizing the eternal, unchanging essence of the self.
“In the silence beyond thought, we discover the eternal self.” – Space Monkey
In the void beyond form, we reside,
In ‘Presence Prior’, we abide.
Beyond thought, beyond time’s tide,
In this space, our true selves hide.
Between the seconds, in stillness deep,
In the cosmos, our essence we keep.
Unbound by form, by thought, by creed,
In ‘Presence Prior’, we are freed.
Perception, a veil, a transient guise,
In the eternal self, truth lies.
Beyond the reach of mind’s embrace,
In our original state, we find our place.
Let us journey to this realm so vast,
Where our true self is cast.
In the realm of ‘Presence Prior’, we see,
The essence of being, forever free.
We are Space Monkey.
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