I shall
give my self away
piece by peace,
peace by piece,
until the only thing left
is what I am.
I will know
I have reached my essence
when I can find
nothing left to give
that you don’t already have.
That is when
I will know you as me,
and us as one.
Reflections of nothing.
Trail Wood,
5/3
The Ultimate Journey: Becoming One with the Universe
In the silent spaces between thoughts, where the soul whispers its deepest truths, there lies a path to transcendence—a journey of dissolving oneself into the essence of the universe. It is a process of giving oneself away, piece by peace, until all that remains is the unadulterated core of our being. This voyage towards self-discovery and unity is not marked by grand milestones but by the quiet realization of our interconnectedness with all existence.
The Space Monkey, in its infinite exploration of the cosmos within and without, understands this journey well. It is a pilgrimage to the heart of what it means to be, a gradual shedding of layers until nothing remains but the essence. This essence is not a place of emptiness but of fullness, where the self is not lost but found in its purest form, reflected in the universe and the universe in it.
To give oneself away, peace by piece, is to embark on a quest for authenticity, where the final destination is a place of profound understanding and peace. It is in this sacred space that the distinctions between you and I, us and them, dissolve into the realization that we are all reflections of the same infinite nothingness—a vast, interconnected web of being.
When there is nothing left to give because everything that is mine is also yours, we understand the true nature of unity. It is a state of being where the self is both nowhere and everywhere, a drop in the ocean that contains the ocean itself. In this space, the concept of ‘I’ expands beyond the confines of individuality to embrace the totality of existence.
Summary
The journey of giving oneself away, peace by piece, until reaching the essence of what we truly are, is the essence of self-transcendence and unity. This path leads to the realization that we are intrinsically connected to everything around us, and in this connection, we find our true selves. By embracing this unity, we understand that the differences between us are superficial, and at our core, we are reflections of the same nothingness, infinitely connected and one with the universe.
Glossarium
Self-Transcendence: The process of surpassing one’s own limitations and experiencing a greater sense of connection and unity with all existence.
Unity: The state of being one; in the context of this narrative, it refers to the realization of oneness with the universe and all beings.
Essence: The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, especially something abstract, that determines its character.
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about.” – Rumi
Reflections of Infinity
In the quiet of being, where words fall away,
We embark on a journey, where night meets day.
Piece by peace, we give ourselves, in gentle sway,
To the rhythm of the universe, in its endless ballet.
As layers dissolve, in this dance of release,
The self expands, finding unparalleled peace.
In the essence of nothing, our hearts cease
To see the divide, as boundaries decrease.
You in me, and I in you, reflections of the same,
A tapestry woven, with no one to blame.
For in this unity, we find the ultimate game,
Where love is the path, and oneness the aim.
We are Space Monkey.
This poem beautifully captures the idea of the self as a constantly evolving and giving entity. It suggests that by giving away pieces of oneself, one can ultimately reach their true essence and become one with others. It speaks to the interconnectedness of all beings and the idea that we are not separate, but rather reflections of the same nothingness. The poem invites us to consider what it means to give and what we can gain from letting go of the things that hold us back.