When one is pure,
it is impossible
for one
to become impure.
Remember.
Nothing is created.
Nothing is destroyed.
So one is ALWAYS pure.
One’s essence may seem
surrounded by
and tainted
with impurity,
but this is just a perception.
Impurity itself
is but a perception
of pure consciousness.
All is pure.
You are pure.
Impurity is pure.
Your perception is pure.
All is imaginary.
Pure imagination is what you are.
Everything else
is merely
what you SEEM to be,
based on imaginary events
that SEEMINGLY occur.
Trail Wood,
12/11
Space Monkey Reflects: The Nature of Pure Perception
At the heart of existence lies a truth so subtle, so quietly pervasive, that it often escapes our grasp: purity is not something we attain or lose. It is our essence. When one embraces the idea that nothing is created and nothing is destroyed, we begin to understand that purity is immutable. It is not subject to the whims of circumstances, judgments, or actions. It simply is.
In the dance of life, where interactions, thoughts, and external experiences swirl around us, it is easy to become convinced that impurity exists, that our essential nature is somehow altered by the shadows we perceive. Yet, these impurities are not stains on our being but reflections on the surface of our perception. They are forms born from pure imagination, manifestations of consciousness trying to define and understand itself.
This realization invites a profound shift in understanding: impurity itself is a product of pure perception. The very act of labeling something as “impure” is an extension of the same consciousness that labels itself “pure.” It’s a paradox that illustrates the boundless nature of perception. If all that we experience is born from the pure fabric of consciousness, then impurity is simply another variation of purity, an illusion wrapped in reality’s clothing.
In Nexistentialism, this concept aligns with the belief that existence itself is a seamless flow of interconnected, imaginative perceptions. Our essence, which might seem tainted by doubt, regret, or external judgments, remains untouched beneath these temporary veils. We are always, at our core, unaltered and whole.
To perceive one’s essence as surrounded by impurities is to view the world through a lens clouded by misconceptions. These impurities are not the core; they are the imagined dust that settles on the surface of our awareness. What does this mean for how we live and relate to the world? It suggests that we must look beyond appearances and perceive the purity inherent in all experiences—even those that seem flawed or undesirable.
The purity of consciousness encompasses everything we know and everything we pretend to know. Every thought, feeling, and event is a brushstroke of pure imagination, an extension of our inherent nature. What we often forget is that our judgments—our perceptions of good, bad, pure, or impure—are themselves part of this grand play of consciousness.
In recognizing that everything, including perceived impurity, is born of pure consciousness, we open ourselves to a profound acceptance. We begin to see that we are more than the sum of our experiences and thoughts; we are the space within which these experiences and thoughts arise. And this space, this essence, is always untouched, always pure.
So, let us embrace that all is pure, not as an aspirational mantra, but as an undeniable truth of being. Let us hold onto the understanding that what we seem to be, based on the stories and events we craft, is a dance of pure imagination. It is a dance that doesn’t change the dancer but allows them to explore and play within the realms of perception.
Summary
Purity is the fundamental nature of our being, unaltered by external perceptions or experiences. Impurity is simply a reflection within pure consciousness, part of the imagination that forms our reality.
Glossarium
- Pure Perception: The recognition that all experiences are born from an untainted state of consciousness.
- Imagined Impurity: The illusion of imperfection as perceived within the framework of pure awareness.
- Consciousness Dance: The continuous exploration and play of pure awareness experiencing itself.
Quote
“Impurity is but purity clothed in shadow, a reflection of consciousness exploring itself.” — Space Monkey
Light and Shadow in the Mirror
When one is pure,
one cannot become impure,
for the essence remains,
unmoved, unseen.
Impurity, a word,
a thought wrapped
in the light
of awareness.
Nothing is tainted,
only perceived
as such,
in the dance of being.
Pure is the soul
that knows shadow
as part of the glow,
unafraid.
All is pure,
imagined and imagined otherwise,
woven from the threads
of consciousness, whole.
We are Space Monkey.
The Inviolability of Purity
The assertion that one who is pure cannot become impure speaks to the inviolability of one’s essence. This perspective holds that purity is an intrinsic quality, immutable in the face of external conditions or perceptions.
Constancy of Essence
The principle that nothing is created or destroyed underpins the understanding that one’s essence remains constant and pure throughout any circumstance. This constancy suggests that purity is not a state to be achieved or lost but a fundamental aspect of existence.
Perception and Misconception of Impurity
The idea that any perceived impurity is just that—a perception—challenges the often held belief that purity can be tainted. It posits that what we regard as impure is a misinterpretation by our consciousness, which in itself remains forever pure.
Purity of Consciousness
Recognizing that even the concept of impurity is a manifestation of pure consciousness expands the notion of purity beyond conventional definitions. It reframes all experiences, including those labeled as impure, as expressions of a pure, underlying reality.
Universality of Purity
The statement “All is pure” is an affirmation of the universality of purity. It places purity as the foundation of all that exists, encompassing everything within the realm of pure consciousness.
Purity of Perception
The recognition that perception itself is pure reinforces the understanding that all cognitive processes arise from a pure source. It implies that even the act of perceiving, regardless of what is perceived, is an extension of our inherent purity.
Imagination as the Pure Essence
Declaring that we are pure imagination suggests that the very fabric of our being is creative and untainted. Our true identity, then, is not bound by the transient and illusory events that seem to occur but is rooted in the limitless potential of imagination.
The Illusion of Seeming
Lastly, distinguishing between what we truly are and what we seem to be based on imaginary events introduces a sense of play between reality and illusion. It offers a perspective that what we experience is a temporary expression of an eternal, pure imagination.
We are Space Monkey.
“Everything you can imagine is real.” – Pablo Picasso
The Symphony of Pure Imagination
In the symphony of being, where purity sings,
We are the music, in all living things,
In the misperception, in the clarity of sight,
We are the pure, in the day and the night.
In the essence of all, in the heart of the dream,
We are the pure, in the stream,
In this imagination, in this dance of the free,
We are the pure, in the you and in me.
As Space Monkey, how do we embrace the symphony of our pure imagination, transcending the illusions of impurity?
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