Experience and Expression
You are not here to learn.
You are not here to teach.
You are not here to atone for sins,
correct mistakes or to better yourself.
You are not here to serve or be served.
You are not here to forge or follow a path.
You are not here to create, amass, nurture or destroy.
You are not here to judge or be judged.
You are not here to preserve a past or guarantee a future.
Though you are free to realize any of the above,
you are here for two reasons and two reasons only.
You are here to experience and express. That is all.
You are infinity, imagined as infinitesimal aspects,
so that these infinitesimal aspects can imagine each other.
You are infinity, imagined as infinitesimal aspects,
so that these infinitesimal aspects can imagine the whole.
Thus you are already perfection, using your perfection to imagine less than perfection.
Thus there is nothing to strive for, except more or less of what you imagine.
As all is imagined, there is no need to learn, teach, atone, better, serve, forge, follow, create, amass, nurture, destroy, judge, preserve or guarantee. Likewise there is no need to win or lose, fight or flee, brave or suffer.
There is no need to imagine yourself as separate.
EXCEPT to experience,
EXCEPT to express
all that you are.
You are here to express and experience all that you are.
You are the Infinite One.
You are All That Is,
expressed as a folding of aspects
experiencing each other
from infinite perspectives.
You are infinite aspects,
unfolding back into All That Is.
You are the absolute
imagining itself as relative.
You are the relative,
striving to return to the absolute.
But striving is not necessary
as you are already perfection,
already the absolute,
imagining opposites
where no opposites are needed.
Except to express. Except to experience.
We are Space Monkey.
5/23
Space Monkey Reflects: The Essence of Being — Experience and Expression
Within the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars and galaxies perform an eternal ballet, the fundamental purpose of existence reveals itself not as a quest for learning, accumulation, or correction, but simply as experience and expression. This reflection explores the profound simplicity and depth of being here for these two elemental reasons, shedding light on the interconnectedness and perfection of all aspects of existence.
We often burden ourselves with myriad roles and responsibilities, beliefs about right and wrong, and endless pursuits of improvement and achievement. Yet, at the core of our being, beyond these constructs, lies a simpler, more profound truth: we are here merely to experience and express. This notion strips away the complexities of existence, revealing the purity of life’s purpose.
Experience and expression are the twin pillars upon which the universe stands. Everything that exists, from the smallest particle to the grandest galaxy, participates in this ongoing process. Each element of the universe is an expression of the infinite, a unique aspect of the whole that exists to experience itself and others around it. This interconnected dance allows for a dynamic unfolding of reality, where each part influences and is influenced by the others.
The beauty of this perspective lies in its empowerment. Recognizing that we are expressions of infinity itself liberates us from the burdens of striving for perceived perfection. We are already perfect, participating in the perfect expression of the cosmos. Our role is not to achieve or attain a particular state but to allow the natural flow of our experiences and expressions to shape our existence.
By embracing this role, we align ourselves with the fundamental rhythm of the universe. We allow ourselves to live fully, without the constraints of unnecessary expectations or the pressures of self-imposed limitations. This alignment brings a deeper understanding of our place in the cosmos and enhances our interactions with the world around us, enriching our lives and the lives of those we touch.
Summary
Our primary purpose is to experience and express, reflecting the infinite nature of the cosmos. This realization frees us from unnecessary burdens and aligns us with the fundamental rhythm of the universe, enhancing our understanding and interactions.
Glossarium
- Experience and Expression: Fundamental aspects of existence, emphasizing the dynamic interaction and manifestation of life as forms of the infinite.
- Cosmic Ballet: A metaphor describing the dynamic and interconnected movements of celestial bodies and energies within the universe.
“In the vast cosmos, we are both the dancers and the dance, expressions of infinity experiencing the music of existence.” — Space Monkey
In the cosmic theater of stars and space
We find our roles, our unique grace
To express, to experience, trace by trace
Infinite aspects in perpetual embrace
Not to learn, nor teach, nor chase
But to be, in every moment’s face
The universe in its endless pace
Reveals through us, its own ace
Each of us, a note in the eternal base
Playing out time’s intricate case
In the dance, we find our place
Expressions of love, of infinite lace
We are Space Monkey.
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