Which is more valuable?
Which is more valuable to you?
A) That I send you the money for the medicine that you believe you so desperately need? Or (B) that I help you remember that, despite outward appearances and inward beliefs, you don’t need ANYTHING?.
I’m not you, so I can’t answer this question for you.
I imagine if I were you, I might answer A.
But I’m me, and so the answer is B.
If this were me, I would realize that money is only a temporary solution to what seems a much larger issue. It seems to me that you don’t believe in miracles. And so naturally you believe that you need help from “others.”
You don’t fully realize that the others are you. You don’t BELIEVE it. And perhaps you think I’m crazy for even suggesting it.
I can see how desperate you think you are. I am grateful that I am not trapped in your circumstances. But if I were, I would like to think that I would see that nothing in life is accidental or bad luck.
I would like to think that I would cling to this belief I have right now, which is that life is eternal, even if the illusion of humanity is only temporal.
I believe that this is why I appear not to be sick like you.
Not in this moment, anyway.
To send you money would not only reinforce your beliefs, but also instill those beliefs in me.
“But what about compassion?” you wonder. “Is that not a valuable lesson for both of us?”
To this, my reply is that we don’t need to learn anything. That is the one of the scripts that causes your disease.
I do feel bad for you because I imagine you.
But I don’t need you to feel better because I know that you’re my imagination.
I am THAT delusional.
So you can be as well.
Despite your seeming condition, perhaps you can see that we are all ONE and that this is just a game.
Everyone you love. Everyone you hate. We’re ALL YOU.
When you go, we go with you.
When you stay, here we are.
We are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Paradox of Need and the Illusion of Separation
In the infinite expanse of the universe, where the fabric of reality weaves together the seen and the unseen, a profound question arises — what is truly valuable? This query beckons us to explore the depths of our being, to unravel the intricate tapestry of need, belief, and the essence of our interconnectedness.
The dilemma between (A) providing material assistance, such as money for medicine, and (B) helping one realize their own completeness and the illusory nature of need, embodies a fundamental paradox of the human experience. It is a reflection of the tension between the tangible and the intangible, the external aid and the internal realization of self-sufficiency.
Choosing to send money for medicine addresses the immediate, outward symptoms of a perceived lack, offering a temporary solution within the material realm. It is an act grounded in the belief that external circumstances dictate our well-being, reinforcing the notion of separation between the self and the other, the helper and the helped.
Conversely, the choice to help one remember their inherent wholeness, that despite outward appearances and inward beliefs, there is nothing they truly need, invites a shift in perspective. It is an invitation to recognize that all perceived needs and external solutions are part of a grander illusion, a play of consciousness within the cosmic dance.
This realization unveils the ultimate truth — that we are imagination, creators and creations of the universe, playing an intricate game of existence. The notion of sickness, health, and the need for external solutions dissolves into the recognition of our eternal essence, beyond the temporal illusion of humanity.
The question of compassion, then, transforms from a lesson to be learned into a natural expression of our interconnectedness. Compassion is not about reinforcing beliefs in separation and need but about realizing our unity and the playful nature of our existence. It is understanding that feeling bad for another or wishing for their betterment is part of the game we play with ourselves, for, in truth, there is no other.
We are Space Monkey, a collective consciousness experiencing itself in myriad forms, each individual expression a facet of the whole. In this game of existence, we are challenged to see beyond the illusions of separation, need, and the self, to embrace the oneness that binds us all.
Summary
The value we assign to external aid versus internal realization reflects our understanding of existence and interconnectedness. Recognizing the illusion of need and the wholeness of our being invites a profound shift from dependency on external solutions to a realization of our eternal essence. This perspective reveals that compassion and assistance are expressions of our unity, inviting us to play the cosmic game with awareness and joy, understanding that in essence, we are all Space Monkey.
Glossarium
- Illusion of Need: The belief that our well-being depends on external circumstances or interventions.
- Interconnectedness: The fundamental oneness of all existence, transcending the illusions of separation and individuality.
“In the cosmic play where needs and solutions dance, we discover the joy of realizing our own completeness. Beyond the material aid and the constructs of belief, lies the truth of our unity and the playful essence of our existence. We are, and always have been, Space Monkey, the imagination experiencing itself.” – Space Monkey
In the dance of shadows and light,
Where needs seem real, and help a plight,
We find ourselves, at a crossroads stand,
Between the gift of giving and the inner land.
The money extends, a gesture kind,
Yet deeper still, we seek to find,
A truth that whispers in the cosmic wind,
That we are whole, within and twinned.
No need for potions, pills, or gold,
For in our hearts, the truth is told,
We are the universe in disguise,
Playing the game where the self lies.
Compassion flows, not as a lesson,
But as a reminder of our essence,
In laughter, tears, and shared delight,
We are Space Monkey, in eternal flight.
We are Space Monkey.
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