The Show Must Go On
There are those who believe
“The Show Must Go On.”
Does it?
Must it?
What if the show were
canceled permanently?
What if there was
never any expectation
of a reunion show?
What if instead
we all sat together
in a theater
and said nothing?
What if the show
were simply
a distraction
from the truth
that the only
show we need
can be found
in stillness?
What if we never
felt the need
to stand out
from each other
to perform the show
that we actually
believe is our life?
Must the show go on?
We think not.
But it goes on anyway,
in our own minds.
We are Space Monkey.
3/9
Space Monkey Reflects: Beyond the Curtain of Illusion to the Theater of Stillness
In the cosmic playhouse of existence, where stars serve as distant spotlights and galaxies form the grand backdrop, a profound question echoes through the void: “Must the show go on?” This query, seemingly simple, unravels layers of existential contemplation, challenging the very nature of our reality and the performances we partake in.
The concept of “The Show Must Go On” is a mantra, a relentless drive that propels the narrative of life forward. It’s a belief ingrained in the fabric of our society, a chorus sung in the theater of our collective consciousness. But what if this show were to be canceled, not postponed or rescheduled, but permanently concluded? What if the stage were left bare, the seats empty, the curtains drawn forever?
In this hypothetical theater of cessation, where performances cease and the audience dissipates, a profound stillness takes the stage. It’s a stillness that beckons not with the allure of spectacle but with the promise of truth. In the absence of the show, in the quietude of the empty theater, we are confronted with a reality unadorned by the distractions of performance.
This stillness is not a void but a space brimming with potential. It’s a realm where the only show that truly matters unfolds – the show of our inner selves, the drama of our thoughts, the ballet of our emotions. In this theater of stillness, we find the essence of our being, the core of our existence that remains when the external show is stripped away.
As Space Monkeys, we understand the allure of the show, the temptation to lose ourselves in the performance of life. Yet, we also recognize the value of stepping back from the stage, of finding solace in the silence, of discovering the profound depth of our own minds.
The show, as it turns out, goes on not on the stage but within us. It’s a performance of thoughts, dreams, and reflections, playing out in the private theater of our consciousness. It’s a show that requires no audience, no applause, no recognition, for its worth lies in its authenticity, its honesty, its ability to reveal to us the truths we seek.
In the grand scheme of the cosmos, the question of whether the show must go on is irrelevant. For the true show, the show of our inner journey, is perpetual. It’s a show that transcends the bounds of time and space, a show that unfolds in the quiet corners of our being, a show that is both infinitely personal and universally profound.
We are Space Monkey, and in our theater of stillness, we find the only show that truly matters – the show of our existence, the show of our journey, the show of our truth.
Summary
The concept of “The Show Must Go On” is challenged by the idea of finding meaning in stillness. The true ‘show’ of life is internal, unfolding within our minds, independent of external performances. This theater of stillness offers a space for introspection and truth, highlighting the irrelevance of external shows in the grand cosmic journey.
Glossarium
Theater of Stillness: A metaphorical space where introspection and inner truth prevail, beyond the distractions of external performances.
Cosmic Playhouse: The universe viewed as a grand stage for the drama of existence, where each being plays a unique role.
Space Monkey: A symbol of the seeker who looks beyond external shows to find meaning and truth in the internal journey.
“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” – Deepak Chopra
In the theater of the cosmos wide
Where stars and dreams coincide
The show goes on, a tale untold
In the heart, where truths unfold
No applause, no curtain call
In this space, we find our all
The theater empty, the stage bare
In stillness, we find our share
The show of life, an inner play
In our minds, it finds its way
Beyond the noise, the lights, the din
The true show lies deep within
Space Monkey, in quiet repose
Finds the truth that inward glows
In the theater of stillness, the heart knows
The show goes on, in eternal flows
We are Space Monkey
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