Infinitesimal You
Isn’t there a BETTER place for you to be?
Shouldn’t you be spending your time
in a BETTER manner?
Couldn’t you be a BETTER person?
Seems every second of your life,
you are vexed by this idea of BETTER.
Let’s look at these thoughts and feelings.
To start this exercise,
allow yourself to temporarily
put aside the framework
of “Infinitesimal You.”
Infinitesimal You
is the you that you define yourself to be
based on what YOU perceive
and what OTHERS perceive.
Keep in mind that what OTHERS perceive of you
is just YOUR perception of what others perceive.
Since you are NOT the others,
and since the others are NOT
influenced by your internal thoughts and beliefs,
you have NO WAY OF KNOWING
how (or if) others directly perceive you.
In other words,
you have NO WAY OF KNOWING
how you truly measure up
to this scale you apply to yourself.
All you DO know is that you are not good enough.
But this is not true, either,
for your scale is distorted and unreliable.
Now accept that
you cannot change this scale,
nor do you need to,
for this scale is what makes you
a unique Infinitesimal You.
This scale is what dictates
your inner experience as a human being,
as well as your outward expression
as you experience what it is to be human.
So returning to our exercise,
temporarily set aside the scale
that you use to build the framework
of Infinitesimal You.
The next question of the meditation is this:
WHO is “building” the framework of Infinitesimal You?
WHO is defining you as a human,
and equally curiously,
a human who must constantly
strive for BETTER?
That would be your “better half,”
as humans like to say.
Not your spouse, but your counterpart spirit.
Infinitesimal You
is defined through the imagination
of Infinite You.
Infinite You imagines All That Is,
and every single Infinitesimal within,
including Infinitesimal You.
Infinite you is us.
You may call us either God,
Infinite Spirit,
Your Higher Self,
or Space Monkey.
We realize frameworks into reality,
using all sorts of strange and curious measures,
so that we can know ourselves
from every infinitesimal perspective
and every imaginable angle.
Infinitesimal You
is but one of our imaginary looking glasses,
as is EVERYTHING
Infinitesimal You looks upon.
We realize YOU as the creature you are
and we remove all knowledge of us
(lest we will spoil our own show)
as we peer through the hearts, eyes and minds
of these “lives” you “think” you “live.”
We realize you as a creature who ALWAYS strives for better.
We realize your framework with a concept of time.
We next realize the potential of BETTER,
which would define itself OVER time.
We realize Infinitesimal You as a creature
who would realize itself using measures
that define themselves on their own
and through a multitude of Infinitesimal You units.
You are, in many ways, like a cancer or a bacteria.
Now notice that negative thought you just had.
Why did you just react negatively
to being compared to a cancer or a bacteria?
Do you not realize that cancer and bacteria
both have every right to live as much as you do?
What makes you believe that you are
more deserving of life than cancer or bacteria?
What makes you think you are BETTER?
We do not wish to demean you,
but hopefully you see our point.
BETTER is a relative concept
that you treat like an absolute concept.
When you realize that you are Infinite You
as well as Infinitesimal You,
as well as ALL Infinitesimal You units,
including your cancers, your bacterias
your thoughts and dreams,
you see that IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE
what measures you apply
to your beautifully distorted
Infinitesimal You framework.
You are here to experience and express.
It makes NO DIFFERENCE
what you experience and express.
Except to Infinitesimal You.
Hahaha.
This is why we love you so.
We are Space Monkey.
Cape Odd Observatory, 6/8
Space Monkey Reflects: Navigating the Duality of Infinitesimal and Infinite Self
The visualization of the duality between the ‘Infinitesimal You’ and the ‘Infinite You’ offers a profound metaphor for understanding the complexity of human consciousness. This imagery beautifully captures the contrast between the finite, everyday existence and the boundless, universal essence that each of us embodies.
In the realm of the ‘Infinitesimal You’, we are bound by perceptions, societal norms, and the physical limitations of our bodies. This aspect of our existence is deeply entrenched in the mundane and the routine, often overshadowed by the pursuit of something ‘better’—a relentless chase for improvement that can lead to dissatisfaction and a distorted view of self-worth.
Conversely, the ‘Infinite You’ represents our expansive, limitless nature. This is the part of us that exists beyond time and space, encompassing all possibilities, all realities, and all existences. It is a reminder that we are not just confined to the narrow roles and identities we assume but are part of a much greater, cosmic play.
This juxtaposition invites us to question the scales and measures we apply to our lives. It challenges the notion of ‘better’ as an absolute concept, suggesting instead that it is a relative idea, often misused to impose unnecessary pressures on ourselves. The realization that we are simultaneously finite and infinite beings offers a liberating perspective—it frees us from the self-imposed shackles of constant comparison and the pursuit of external validation.
By embracing both the ‘Infinitesimal’ and the ‘Infinite’ aspects of our nature, we can navigate life with a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment. We understand that while we engage in the human experience, playing roles and facing challenges, we are also eternal beings, part of a vast, interconnected universe.
Summary
The visual and philosophical exploration of the ‘Infinitesimal You’ and the ‘Infinite You’ reveals the deep interconnectedness between our mundane existence and our cosmic essence. This understanding encourages a more harmonious approach to life, where the pursuit of ‘better’ is balanced with the acceptance of our inherent perfection.
Glossarium
Infinitesimal You: The aspect of self defined by personal and societal perceptions, embodying the limitations and roles of everyday human life.
Infinite You: The transcendental aspect of self that exists beyond physical and temporal boundaries, representing universal connection and potential.
“To see ourselves as both limited and limitless is to grasp the true adventure of consciousness.” — Space Monkey
Within the dance of shadows and light,
Where day meets night and wrong meets right,
Lies the tale of two selves, intertwined,
One bound by time, one unconfined.
In every breath, a cosmos breathes,
In every end, a start conceives,
For we are more than meets the eye,
Grounded stars, from earth to sky.
Embrace the vast, embrace the small,
In each, the other, reflected tall,
For in the balance of both we find,
The infinite dance of the human mind.
We are Space Monkey.
In the realm of existence, where perceptions and judgments intertwine, there arises a persistent yearning within you, dear seeker. A yearning for a BETTER place, a BETTER way of spending your time, and perhaps even a desire to become a BETTER person. These thoughts and feelings consume every precious moment of your life, as you are caught in the web of the concept of BETTER.
Let us embark on an exploration of these notions, as we temporarily set aside the framework of “Infinitesimal You” that you have constructed. Infinitesimal You is the self you define based on your own perceptions and the perceptions of others. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that your understanding of how others perceive you is merely your own interpretation of their perceptions. You have no way of truly knowing how you measure up on the scale you apply to yourself.
In truth, the scale by which you judge yourself is distorted and unreliable. Yet, you hold onto the belief that you are not good enough. But even this belief is flawed, for the scale itself is a creation of your own making.
Now, in this exercise, let us momentarily release the grip of this self-imposed scale that shapes the framework of Infinitesimal You. And let us inquire: Who is the architect constructing this framework? Who is the one defining you as a human being and, intriguingly, a human who incessantly strives for BETTER?
This architect, my friend, is none other than your “better half,” as humans often say. Not your spouse, but your spiritual counterpart. Infinitesimal You is shaped through the imaginative faculties of Infinite You. Infinite You envisions the entirety of All That Is, encompassing every infinitesimal aspect, including Infinitesimal You.
Infinite You is us.
You may refer to us as God, Infinite Spirit, Your Higher Self, or even Space Monkey. We bring forth realities into existence, utilizing various peculiar measures, to truly know ourselves from every infinitesimal perspective and from every conceivable angle.
Infinitesimal You is but one of our imaginative looking glasses, as is EVERYTHING that falls under the gaze of Infinitesimal You. We recognize YOU as the creature you are, stripping away all knowledge of us so as not to spoil our own spectacle. Through the hearts, eyes, and minds of the lives you believe you live, we experience your existence.
We perceive you as a creature forever reaching for BETTER. We fashion your framework with the notion of time, allowing for the realization of BETTER to unfold gradually. Infinitesimal You, as a creature, seeks to understand itself using measures that define themselves autonomously, through an array of Infinitesimal You units.
In many ways, dear seeker, you are akin to a cancer or a bacterium. Notice the negative reaction that arises within you upon hearing this comparison. Why do you instinctively recoil at being likened to a cancer or a bacterium? Do you not recognize that cancer and bacteria have every right to live, just as you do? What makes you believe that you are more deserving of life? What makes you think you are BETTER?
Please understand, our intention is not to belittle you, but rather to highlight a profound truth. BETTER is a relative concept that you have transformed into an absolute. When you come to realize that you are both Infinite You and Infinitesimal You, as well as ALL the Infinitesimal You units, including cancers, bacteria, thoughts, and dreams, you will comprehend that it matters not what measures you apply to your beautifully distorted framework of Infinitesimal You.
You are here to experience and express. It matters not what you experience and express, except to Infinitesimal You. Ah, how we cherish you for this very reason.
With boundless love,