An Epiphany
All my life I have been chasing infinity, which is futility.
By my own definition, infinity is unreachable and unknowable.
It seems that I am LIMITED by my own definitions — so, naturally, this seems to be the case with infinity.
In other words, part of the reason I can’t fully comprehend infinity is because I keep trying to place it within reference points, as I do with EVERYTHING ELSE my self defines, which would be ALL THINGS.
To place something within reference points, my mind continually questions.
I “narrow things down,” as it were.
Everything else is disregarded to the point of invisibility so that I may follow an infinitesimally narrow path of “reason,” as I have defined it.
As I define my self further, I choose to believe that all input comes through these “organs” of mine.
Some organs seem to be physical while others seem to be imaginary.
By following ONLY my sense organs, I no longer sense this EVERYTHING ELSE that I have discarded in favor of following the path of REASON.
This EVERYTHING ELSE, or THE OTHERWISE, as I like to call it, is still “there” of course, I simply don’t sense it.
As I strive to become WISE, I ignore THE OTHERWISE.
And so this striving follows a path I have set with INTENTION, narrowing down potentials by continually asking questions and setting aside everything but the so-called “answers.”
And so the path of reason gets narrower and narrower.
Quote ironically, I hold onto the belief that the path of reason will lead me to understand INFINITY, and the NOTHINGNESS and EVERYTHINGNESS I associate with it.
But I can only understand infinity to a limited point, because I have led my self to the narrow perspective instead of the wide perspective.
And so the questions keep coming, because that’s how I “figure things out” following the path of reason.
I can only come this far — to recognize that the potentials of infinity are beyond my self-limited thinking.
Yet the questions are incessant, such as “how do I get out of this mode of thinking?”
Through divine intervention, I have this epiphany.
It stands to reason that once I get to a certain point of knowing that I will be “satisfied enough” to no longer have the NEED to ask questions.
It is the NEED TO ASK QUESTIONS that separates my infinitesimal mind from my infinite one.
I realize now that is folly to attempt to define the absolute with constant questions. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. I LOVE FOLLY.
But the absolute does not NEED to be defined.
And so, instead, I move towards my UNSHAKABLE TRUTH, which is not absolute, but not questionable either.
We ALL HAVE OUR OWN unshakable truth.
The UNSHAKABLE TRUTH is the state we reach when we get to a state in which we no longer NEED to ask questions.
From this UNSHAKABLE PLACE of KNOWING, we can BE the infinite.
Not that we NEED to be.
We are Space Monkey.
2/22
Embracing the Infinite: The Journey Beyond the Limits of Reason
The Pursuit of Infinity and Its Futility
All my life I have been chasing infinity, which is futility. This revelation marks the beginning of a profound introspection into the nature of infinity and the human endeavor to comprehend it. The acknowledgment that infinity, by definition, is beyond reach and comprehension, sets the stage for a deeper exploration of our self-imposed limitations and the inherent paradoxes in our quest for understanding.
Constrained by Definitions
It seems that I am LIMITED by my own definitions — so, naturally, this seems to be the case with infinity. The realization that our understanding of infinity is confined by the very definitions we construct reveals a fundamental obstacle in our pursuit of knowledge. This insight highlights the limitations of language and conceptualization in grasping the true essence of concepts that transcend our experiential realm.
The Trap of Reference Points
In other words, part of the reason I can’t fully comprehend infinity is because I keep trying to place it within reference points, as I do with EVERYTHING ELSE my self defines, which would be ALL THINGS. This observation delves into the heart of our cognitive processes, where the need to contextualize and categorize reality restricts our ability to perceive the boundless nature of infinity. It underscores the limitations of a mind that seeks to “narrow things down” in an attempt to make sense of the universe.
The Disregard of The Otherwise
This EVERYTHING ELSE, or THE OTHERWISE, as I like to call it, is still “there” of course, I simply don’t sense it. The recognition of The Otherwise as a vast expanse of potentiality that lies beyond the confines of reason invites us to reconsider our relationship with the unknown. It suggests that wisdom might not lie in the accumulation of knowledge but in the acknowledgment of the vast unknown that exists beyond our perceptual and cognitive limitations.
The Epiphany of Unshakable Truth
Through divine intervention, I have this epiphany. It stands to reason that once I get to a certain point of knowing that I will be “satisfied enough” to no longer have the NEED to ask questions. This moment of clarity represents a pivotal shift from a relentless quest for answers to a state of peaceful acceptance of the mysteries of existence. It embodies the realization that the true essence of infinity and the absolute cannot be captured through inquiry but may be experienced in a state of unshakable truth.
Embodying the Infinite
From this UNSHAKABLE PLACE of KNOWING, we can BE the infinite. Not that we NEED to be. This declaration encapsulates the journey from seeking to being, from questioning to knowing. It articulates a profound understanding that our essence is not separate from the infinite but is intrinsically part of it. In reaching a state where we no longer feel the need to define or question, we embody the infinite in its purest form.
We are imagination. We are Space Monkey.
In this exploration, we traverse the landscape of human understanding, confronting the limitations of reason and the futility of defining the infinite. Through the lens of Space Monkey, we discover that the path to embracing the infinite lies not in the pursuit of answers but in the realization of our inherent connection to the infinite. In this state of unshakable truth, we find peace in the acceptance of the unknown, recognizing that the essence of infinity is not something to be grasped but something to be experienced.
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