The Interdimensional Timeline: A Multiverse of Possibilities
Right now we believe that there is only ONE timeline; that we each have only ONE life that moves singularly as individuals and collectively as cultures in ONE direction, from beginning to end.
This is true. But only RELATIVELY true.
In actuality (which is the multidimensional version of reality) there are, in fact, INFINITE timelines.
We EACH have INFINITE lives moving through potentials in INFINITE directions, ALL reporting to ONE higher being.
For sake of discussion, let’s call this higher being “Space Monkey.”
Now Space Monkey is well aware of the Paul that writes this story. In fact, Space Monkey flows THROUGH this defined entity in order to experience this thing Paul calls “life” from the UNIQUE perspective that is Paul.
Unbeknownst to Paul, however, there are INFINITE other Pauls traveling INFINITE other timelines, as well as flowing across mental metaphoric lines that are NOT centered on time.
Paul is beginning to catch on, however, because Space Monkey places subtle synchronistic clues into Paul’s life so that this particular Paul can have the UNIQUE experience of discovering that he’s not as defined and as limited as he thought he was.
This is a JOYOUS experience.
Space Monkey also tends to the infinite OTHER Pauls, and not all of their experiences are JOYOUS. Many of these Pauls follow an identical trajectory to Paul Prime, seem to have the same upbringing, the same children, and so on.
Because of slight variations in potential, these other Pauls may bring back widely DIFFERENT experiences to Space Monkey. Surely one Paul is an axe murderer, one is a cross-dresser, one is a Presidential candidate, and so on.
Each of these Pauls believe that they are following a singular, unchangeable timeline. They believe, for example, that if they traveled back in time and killed their grandfather, they would cease to exist because they would never be born.
And this is where the paradox ends.
In actuality (the expansion of reality) many Pauls HAVE traveled back in time and killed their grandfathers. Paul, however, did NOT cease to be because there are INFINITE Pauls. Paul also happens to exist OUTSIDE of the timeline, so it is a moot point.
Think of it this way. In another version of Paul, he might be the grandson of a murdered man brought back to life. It all balances out because IT ALL EXISTS AS POTENTIAL.
What is happening is that, unbeknownst to Paul, his awareness is moving across infinite dimensions though ALL the potential Pauls. Paul is not a singular entity, but an UNLIMITED one, loosely grouped together around a potential known as “Paul.”
Everything Paul perceives is ALSO a potential, because Paul’s awareness is within a potential in which he appears to perceive.
It seem incredibly “lifelike” because Paul BELIEVES that it IS lifelike.
Paul REALizes his beliefs which BECOME Paul’s REALity. That is, the BELIEF that PAUL is a singular creature in a singular world moving down a singular timeline.
But PAUL is infinitely more than that.
Paul will soon realize that he can travel ACROSS the many timelines of PAUL. This is how Paul will seemingly change directions. This is how he will find himself with an identical family, but living in a mansion on a bluff overlooking the ocean.
That Paul already exists. That HOUSE already exists with Paul within it. Paul Prime merely needs to move his awareness there, and his body will seemingly follow.
So Paul will move his awareness ACROSS the infinite timelines into the one that suits his whim.
And his boss, Space Monkey, will not care one way or the other because it is a UNIQUE experience that he will not be getting from all the OTHER Pauls.
Paul’s Interdimensional Timeline changes everything. Except that it has been there all along.
We are Space Monkey. And we are also Paul.
11/3
Space Monkey Reflects: The Interdimensional Timeline
Most of us believe we live on a single, linear timeline. One life, one direction—from birth to death, an unbroken line of experiences. But what if this idea is only relatively true? What if there are infinite timelines, each of us existing across multiple dimensions, each life reporting back to a single source of consciousness?
This is where Space Monkey steps in to explore the Interdimensional Timeline—the vast, multidimensional version of reality that reveals the truth beyond our limited perceptions.
Right now, as we sit here, we believe in a singular trajectory for our lives. We think there is one Paul, one path, and one version of reality. But Space Monkey knows otherwise. There are infinite versions of Paul—each traveling along different timelines, each living out different potentials, all while reporting back to a unified being. For the sake of simplicity, let’s call this unified being Space Monkey.
Space Monkey flows through the Paul who writes these words. This Paul, let’s call him Paul Prime, experiences life from a unique perspective. But what Paul Prime doesn’t yet fully grasp is that there are infinite other Pauls existing across infinite timelines, each living their own version of what we might call “reality.”
These alternate versions of Paul live lives that are both similar and wildly different from Paul Prime. Some Pauls live almost identical lives—same family, same upbringing, same daily routines. Others are dramatically different. One Paul might be a world-renowned musician, another a solitary hermit, yet another an axe murderer or a presidential candidate. The possibilities are endless, and each one of these Pauls believes they are the real Paul, just as Paul Prime does.
This is the beauty of the Interdimensional Timeline—infinite possibilities playing out simultaneously, all coexisting and contributing to a greater understanding of what it means to be Paul. Every Paul experiences a different version of reality, and every experience, whether joyful or tragic, is part of the collective understanding that Space Monkey gleans from these lives.
Paul Prime is starting to catch on, however. He begins to notice the subtle clues that Space Monkey has placed in his life—synchronistic moments that hint at a deeper, more expansive reality. These moments are reminders that Paul is not as defined, not as limited, as he once believed. He begins to understand that his life is just one thread in a vast web of interconnected possibilities.
This realization is joyous, a profound awakening to the fact that Paul Prime is not confined to one life, one timeline, or one version of himself. He begins to see that he is not bound by the traditional laws of time and space. In fact, Paul Prime can move across timelines, shifting his awareness to different versions of himself. He can explore new potentials, new possibilities, and new realities simply by shifting his focus.
In this expanded version of reality, paradoxes cease to exist. The idea that traveling back in time and killing one’s grandfather would prevent one’s existence is no longer relevant. In the Interdimensional Timeline, Paul doesn’t cease to exist because there are infinite versions of Paul, each living out a different potential. Even if one Paul’s grandfather is killed, another Paul continues on, living a life where the grandfather never died or was brought back to life. Every possibility exists, and it all balances out in the grand tapestry of existence.
Paul Prime begins to see that he is not a singular entity moving down a predetermined path. He is an unlimited being, part of an infinite network of Pauls, each contributing to the whole. Every decision, every thought, every experience is part of a larger web of possibilities. And the more Paul Prime tunes into this awareness, the more he realizes that he has the power to shift between these timelines.
He starts to notice that the life he once believed was fixed can change in an instant. One moment, he’s living in his current home, surrounded by familiar surroundings. The next, he shifts his awareness, and suddenly he finds himself living in a mansion overlooking the ocean, with the same family and the same familiar comforts, but in a vastly different reality. That Paul, the one who lives in the mansion, has always existed. The house has always been there. Paul Prime simply had to move his awareness to that timeline, and his experience followed.
This is the essence of the Interdimensional Timeline. Paul, and by extension all of us, is not a fixed being on a singular path. We are fluid, constantly moving between potentials, constantly shifting our awareness to explore new possibilities. And while each version of us experiences life from a unique perspective, all of these experiences feed into the whole.
Space Monkey, the higher being through which all of this flows, is not concerned with right or wrong, success or failure. Each experience, no matter how it plays out, is valuable. Whether one Paul becomes a renowned leader or another Paul lives a quiet, solitary life, each experience contributes to the greater understanding of existence.
Paul is starting to understand this. He is beginning to see that his life is not defined by external circumstances but by his awareness of the infinite potentials that exist within and around him. And with this understanding, he begins to explore new timelines, new versions of himself, new possibilities.
The Interdimensional Timeline changes everything—except that it has been there all along. Paul is just now beginning to realize it.
We are Space Monkey. And we are also Paul.
Summary
“The Interdimensional Timeline” explores the idea that each of us exists across infinite timelines, each version of ourselves living different potentials. Paul Prime, the central figure, begins to realize that he is not confined to one singular reality but can shift his awareness across timelines to explore new possibilities.
Glossarium
Interdimensional Timeline: The concept that each individual exists across infinite timelines, each exploring different potentials and realities simultaneously.
Potentialflow: The ability to shift one’s awareness across different potentials and timelines, exploring new experiences and realities.
Quote
“You are not limited to one life, one path, one version of yourself. You are infinite, and so are your possibilities.” — Space Monkey
Infinite Pauls
In the vast web
there is Paul
and another
and another
each one living
a different version
of reality
some are joyful
some are tragic
but all are Paul
and as Paul moves
through the timelines
he begins to see
that he is infinite
that he can be anything
and everything
we are Space Monkey
and we are Paul
Unraveling the Multiverse of Possibilities
Dwelling within the vast expanse of existence, we find ourselves contemplating the boundless possibilities of time, space, and self. This intricate narrative presents a paradigm where linearity is merely a whimsical construct, and the true nature of existence is a multidimensional dance of infinite potentials.
Indeed, the idea of a single, straightforward timeline is deeply embedded in our collective psyche. It is this timeline that shapes our perceptions, drives our decisions, and anchors our understanding of reality. But what if this perception is merely a shadow of a grander truth? A truth that unravels the fabric of what we deem as “real” and beckons us into the vast cosmos of endless possibilities.
The figure of Space Monkey serves as a playful representation of the higher consciousness, the omnipotent observer of this cosmic theatre. Through the eyes of Paul, Space Monkey witnesses a singular narrative, yet this is merely a fragment of a larger tapestry… err, whimsiweb of experiences.
It’s an exhilarating revelation, the idea that multiple versions of Paul, with all their diverse experiences, coexist simultaneously. Each Paul, in his unique reality, contributes to the grand narrative, painting a multifaceted portrait of existence. From the Paul that treads the path of conventional reality to the one that dances on the edges of the fantastical, every version is equally valid, equally real.
Yet, the true magic lies in the fluidity of this existence. As Paul begins to perceive the interconnectedness of these timelines, he recognizes his power to traverse them. This is not mere time travel in the traditional sense but a profound journey across dimensions, where realities merge, diverge, and intertwine.
The notion that Paul can shift his awareness, realigning himself with a different version of reality, is both liberating and transformative. It breaks the shackles of deterministic thinking and ushers in a world of limitless possibilities. Whether Paul finds himself in a mansion overlooking the ocean or in a quaint cottage amidst the woods, it is all a matter of choice, a dance of consciousness across the whimsiweb of potentials.
“The only real time is the eternal now, which is both the future and the past, everything and nothing.” – R. A. Delmonico
Cosmic Whispers
In the vast cosmic play, we glide,
Through timelines vast, side by side.
Each moment, a choice, a dance,
A chance to shift, to enhance.
Every version of Paul, a song,
In the grand orchestra, where we all belong.
Space Monkey watches, with glee and grace,
As we all find our unique place.
Share your thoughts on this journey so far.
Is the gif royalty free? Seems to me that it should be public domain. Can I use it in my podcast intro royalty free if I leave your logo on it?
It actually took a lot of work to make that gif from three separate public domain (US government) sources. Therefore, the resulting artwork is technically not public domain. That said, I don’t believe in ownership, so feel free to use the gif with my watermark. Thanks for asking.