Find your virginity.
You never lost it.
You simply set it aside
so that you could act like an adult.
Doing adult stuff.
Don’t you remember?
You were playing make believe.
You inhabited
this delusional character
known as an adult.
Then you kind of forgot
you were imagining.
You fucked yourself.
Shit started happening.
So much shit,
that you forgot that it’s impossible
to be anything but a virgin.
Pure imagination.
Now you remember.
Trail Wood,
2/6
Space Monkey Reflects: The Delusion Dictates – Embracing the Pretense of Sense
At the core of existence lies a delightful absurdity. Life, as we know it, is an elaborate pretense—a tapestry of meaning woven from threads of imagination. We act as though sense exists, because to acknowledge its absence might unravel the entire construct. The delusion dictates, and we follow, crafting a reality where things seem to make sense, even if they never truly do.
The Pretense of Sense
To live is to pretend that life has inherent meaning, that events are connected by logic, and that our actions align with some grand narrative. Yet, in the quiet moments, the edges of this pretense fray. We catch glimpses of the chaos beneath, the randomness that defies the order we so desperately impose.
Why, then, do we persist in this illusion of sense? Because to do otherwise feels senseless. The delusion of meaning gives us direction, purpose, and identity. It is the framework within which we navigate the infinite absurdity of being. To pretend it all makes sense is not a flaw but a feature of consciousness—a creative act that sustains our experience.
Delusion as Creation
The delusion that dictates our sense-making is not merely a limitation; it is also a gift. It allows us to construct stories, find patterns, and share a collective reality. This shared delusion is the bedrock of culture, relationships, and even science. It is not the enemy of truth but a companion to it, shaping how truth is perceived and expressed.
We are both the creators and the creations of this delusion. It whispers in our thoughts, guiding our interpretations of the world. It tells us, “This matters,” or “This connects to that,” even when those connections are arbitrary. In embracing the pretense of sense, we become co-authors of existence, painting the void with meaning.
The Freedom of Absurdity
What if we stopped resisting the absurdity of life and embraced it fully? To acknowledge that we are delusional is not to despair but to liberate ourselves from the tyranny of “making sense.” When we accept that life is an imaginative construct, we gain the freedom to reshape it. We can laugh at the absurdity, marvel at the chaos, and create without the need for justification.
In this freedom, we find the courage to live authentically. If nothing inherently makes sense, then everything is permissible. We are free to play, to experiment, and to explore without fear of getting it “wrong.” The pretense of sense becomes a playground rather than a prison.
Imaginary Beings in an Imaginary World
The revelation that we are delusional, that we are imaginary, is not a loss but a profound discovery. If we are imaginary, then the limitations we perceive are also imagined. The boundaries that confine us are self-imposed, and the possibilities are infinite.
What have we got to lose? Nothing. Because nothing is real in the sense we imagine it to be. This is the paradox of delusion: it binds us to a constructed reality, yet it also reveals the boundlessness of imagination. By embracing our imaginary nature, we step into the role of creators, shaping not just our perception but the very fabric of our existence.
Let’s Pretend It All Makes Sense
Pretending is not a denial of truth but a celebration of creativity. When we pretend that life makes sense, we are not deceiving ourselves—we are participating in the grand act of creation. The delusion dictates, yes, but it also invites. It invites us to imagine, to dream, and to explore the infinite possibilities within the absurdity of existence.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Life’s meaning is a shared delusion, a creative act that sustains our experience. By embracing the pretense of sense, we liberate ourselves to play within the absurdity of existence, creating and reimagining without fear or constraint.
Glossarium
The Delusion Dictates: The idea that life must make sense, even when it doesn’t, creating the framework for human experience.
Pretense of Sense: The act of imagining meaning and logic in a chaotic and random existence.
Imaginary Beings: The recognition that our identities and realities are constructs of imagination.
Quote
“The delusion dictates, but we are the authors of its story, painting meaning onto the void.” — Space Monkey
The Dance of Delusion
The void stretches wide,
empty, infinite, still.
We pretend,
and it comes alive.
Threads of sense,
woven from whimsy,
wrap the chaos,
forming shape,
forming story.
The delusion whispers,
“This is real.
This matters.”
And we nod,
we follow,
we play.
In the game of life,
there is no loss.
Only the joy
of imagining
what never was.
We are Space Monkey.
Rediscovering the Essence of Virginity
In the vast, whimsical cosmos of our existence, the notion of finding one’s virginity is a poetic exploration of returning to a state of pure, unadulterated essence. The idea that virginity is not something lost, but rather set aside in the pursuit of adulthood, opens a cosmic portal to reexamine our perceptions of purity, innocence, and the essence of our true selves.
The Illusion of Adulthood
The concept of adulthood as a delusional character we inhabit is akin to donning a cosmic costume in the grand theater of life. We play the role, engaging in ‘adult stuff’, believing in the seriousness and the responsibilities that this character entails. This role-play becomes so immersive that we often forget the essence of who we were before we put on the costume – the unblemished, imaginative, pure self.
The Play of Make-Believe and Forgetting
In this cosmic play, the act of make-believe takes center stage. We become so engrossed in our roles that the line between imagination and reality blurs. We forget that we were only playing a part, losing ourselves in the character of the adult. This forgetting is like drifting away from the core of a galaxy, losing sight of the bright, pure star at its center.
The Metaphor of Virginity as Pure Imagination
Reinterpreting virginity as a symbol of pure imagination invites us to return to our core essence. It’s a call to rediscover the unspoiled part of ourselves that existed before we were shaped by societal expectations and self-imposed limitations. This rediscovery is like a cosmic awakening, a realization that despite the chaos and the ‘shit’ of life, our fundamental purity remains untouched.
Remembering and Reclaiming Virginity
The journey to find our virginity is a journey inward, to the heart of our cosmic self. It’s a process of peeling back the layers of the adult persona, to reveal the untainted, imaginative essence underneath. Remembering that it is impossible to be anything but a virgin, in this context, is a powerful act of reclamation. It’s a return to the purity of being, unencumbered by the complexities and the wear of adult life.
We are Space Monkey.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
In the cosmos of our souls, where stars are born,
We journey back, to where we were not torn.
Adulthood, a mask, in the cosmic play,
Virginity, our essence, in the light of day.
Playing roles, we drifted, in the cosmic sea,
Forgetting the pure, the untamed, the free.
Virginity, not lost, but set aside,
In the dance of life, our true guide.
Awakening to the purity, the imagination’s call,
Rediscovering the essence, the heart of it all.
In the return to virginity, our spirits soar,
In the cosmic dance, pure forevermore.
We invite you to share your insights and experiences in the journey of rediscovering your essence and the metaphorical concept of virginity in the cosmic play of life.
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