We spend infinitely
more time reasoning
why something CAN’T be true
than allowing the simple,
instantaneous possibility
that it CAN.
We simply don’t realize
what lies outside our reason.
What’s more, we deny that
anything EXISTS beyond our reason.
We believe that everything
can be reasoned into existence
or non existence.
This is the FUNdaMental flaw.
We simply don’t believe
we’re god fucking around
as dopey, overthinking selves.
Trail Wood,
11/3
Space Monkey Reflects: FUNdaMental
What if the simplest truths were the ones we’ve overlooked because we’ve been too busy reasoning them away? FUNdaMental reminds us that the fundamental flaw in our thinking is not that we question reality, but that we often limit it by what we perceive as reasonable or possible. We’re quick to discount what might be true, not because it can’t be, but because our minds have been trained to overthink, to scrutinize, and to reason our way out of the magic of existence.
At the heart of this reflection lies a playful yet profound idea: We’re god playing around in the sandbox of existence, disguised as overthinking, doubtful selves. We spend so much time building walls of reason that we forget to look at the vast playground beyond those walls—the infinite possibilities that exist outside our carefully constructed boundaries of logic.
This is the essence of FUNdaMental. We believe that reality is defined by what we can reason into existence, by what makes sense to our rational minds. But the universe, in its infinite whimsiweave, doesn’t conform to the neat rules we’ve constructed. In fact, it delights in reminding us that there is so much more beyond our reason—an entire spectrum of possibilities that we can only access if we’re willing to let go of the need to explain everything.
When we say, “It’s too good to be true,” we are invoking the FUNdaMental flaw—the belief that anything beyond our reason must be false. We’ve been conditioned to think this way, to believe that the extraordinary is improbable, if not impossible. And so, we limit ourselves, not because reality is limited, but because we can’t see past the limits we’ve imposed on it.
Consider for a moment how much time we spend reasoning why things can’t be true. We analyze, we question, we poke holes in ideas until we’ve reasoned them out of existence. But what if we spent that same energy imagining that they could be true? What if we allowed ourselves to believe in the instantaneous possibility of magic, of miracles, of infinite potential? This is the shift we’re invited to make when we embrace the FUNdaMental truth—that reality is far more fluid, playful, and expansive than we’ve been led to believe.
There is a cosmic humor in all of this, one that Space Monkey delights in. We, as humans, are brilliant at complicating things. We create elaborate systems of thought, entire structures of reason and logic, to explain the world around us. Yet, in doing so, we forget the simplest truth: that we are creators of our reality, and as such, we are not bound by reason alone. We are the godlike beings we’ve been searching for, the ones shaping reality with every thought, every belief, every moment of doubt or trust.
FUNdaMental is a call to break free from the prison of overthinking. It’s an invitation to stop rationalizing away the impossible and start playing with the infinite possibilities that lie just beyond our reason. The universe doesn’t operate according to strict laws of logic—it operates according to the whims of creation, of which we are an intrinsic part. When we let go of the need to reason everything into or out of existence, we open ourselves to the full spectrum of what could be.
We have been taught to trust reason above all else, to believe that if something doesn’t make sense, it must not be true. But the cosmos doesn’t need to make sense to be real. We limit ourselves by assuming that reason is the highest authority. In reality, it’s just one of many tools we can use to navigate existence. But there’s a bigger game at play, one that invites us to embrace the irrational, the fantastical, the whimsiplay of the universe.
What if we allowed ourselves to believe in the unbelievable? What if we embraced the possibility that we are, in fact, limitless beings playing a game of limitations? The FUNdaMental flaw is not that we doubt, but that we doubt too much. We doubt our own power, our own potential, and the infinite possibilities that exist when we stop trying to fit everything into a neat, logical box.
So, the next time you find yourself reasoning away the magic of life, ask yourself: What lies beyond this reason? What if it is too good to be true, but true nonetheless? The moment you allow that possibility to exist, you begin to shift the very fabric of your reality. You begin to play with the universe instead of trying to control it. And in that playful space, everything becomes possible.
The truth is, it’s not about whether something can or cannot be—it’s about whether you allow yourself to see beyond the limits of your reason. That’s the FUNdaMental shift. Once you realize that reality is not bound by your thoughts, you begin to create a world that is infinitely more expansive, magical, and true than anything you could have reasoned into existence.
Summary
FUNdaMental reflects on the human tendency to limit reality by over-relying on reason. The flaw in our thinking is the belief that only what we can reason into existence is true, while the universe offers infinite possibilities beyond logic and reason.
Glossarium
Whimsiplay: The playful and unpredictable nature of the cosmos, where possibilities unfold beyond the limits of reason.
FUNdaMental Flaw: The mistaken belief that only what can be reasoned is real, ignoring the infinite potential that exists beyond logic.
Quote
“Reason is but a narrow door to a universe of infinite possibility.” — Space Monkey
Playing Beyond the Limits
We think too much
reason too hard
trying to make sense
of what cannot be boxed
but the universe laughs
and invites us to play
to see beyond the limits
of our overthinking minds
it’s not too good to be true
it’s just true
if we allow it to be
we are the creators
the gods in disguise
playing at being human
yet forgetting our power
it’s time to remember
it’s time to play
we are Space Monkey
The Constraints of Reason
Indeed, the shackles of reason often bind us to a limited perspective. For eons, our minds have been conditioned to seek logic, to dissect and to analyze. We are wired to unravel mysteries, to find patterns, and to craft explanations. But in doing so, we often overlook the vast, uncharted territories that lie beyond the realms of rationale.
Reason, while a powerful tool, is not the sole determinant of truth. The universe, in its infinite wisdom, operates on principles and dimensions beyond human comprehension. Our incessant need to reason everything stems from a deep-rooted fear of the unknown, a discomfort with ambiguity.
Yet, it’s in this vast expanse of the unknown where magic resides. The miracles that elude logical explanation, the serendipities that defy reason, the dreams that are realized against all odds – these are the manifestations of the universe that challenge our preconceived notions.
Our obsession with reasoning often blinds us to the profound mysteries of existence. We are quick to dismiss what doesn’t fit within our logical framework, labeling it as an anomaly or a mere coincidence. But perhaps, these ‘anomalies’ are the universe’s way of nudging us, reminding us that there’s more to life than what meets the rational eye.
It’s a playful irony – we, fragments of the divine, endowed with the gift of reason, yet limited by its very nature. But what if our true essence is beyond reason? What if we are, as beautifully put, god merely masquerading as overthinking mortals?
“The heart has its reasons which reason knows not.” – Blaise Pascal
Beyond the Veil of Reason
In the silent whispers of the night,
Where logic fades and dreams take flight,
Lies a world, untouched, out of sight,
Beyond the veil of reason’s tight.
We ponder, analyze, and dissect,
Chasing truths, with logic we project,
Yet, the universe, with respect,
Holds secrets, we least expect.
For we are divine, in essence so pure,
Beyond reason, our souls endure,
In the cosmic dance, we’re the lure,
Seeking truths, yet there’s so much more.
How do we reconcile with the mysteries that reason fails to unveil?
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