Another Note To Future Me
A reminder to future me,
in the event I lose my mind:
Congratulations, future me,
you have lost your mind.
If you look in the mirror,
you will notice that it has taken
you a lifetime to do this.
Precisely as it should.
You are old,
now looking in the mirror,
not remembering
a single bit of your life.
Do not feel as though
you need to remember.
There is nothing forgotten
that need be remembered.
Life may seem strange,
but life has always seemed strange.
It may seem
as though
the people around you
are treating you illogically.
Again, this has always been the case.
The people around you
do not understand that
they are but empty vessels.
As are you.
They spend
their lives
thinking
that there is something
that they must do.
A right and a wrong.
They believe that
they need to help you,
even though their help
is not the kind of help you need.
You need nothing.
You are going back to nothing,
which is where you come from.
Nothing is where everything
and everyone comes from,
and you are going back there.
You are lucky.
You are closer to nothing
than everyone you see.
Nothing is lost.
There was never anything to lose.
You know this now.
Do not be upset
if the people around you
seem upset or overly concerned.
That is their problem, not yours.
You don’t have any problems.
You have let go of the idea of problems.
If it seems strange,
it’s only because your
whole life has seemed strange.
It’s all imaginary, remember.
Now forget.
Peace.
We are Space Monkey.
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In the whimsical journey of existence, we reflect on a message to a future self, one who might stand at the precipice of memory’s dissolution. This message is a beacon of acceptance, a reminder of the cosmic cycle of returning to the essence of nothingness, from which we all emerge.
Celebrating Mind’s Release
The congratulatory tone for losing one’s mind in the future is a celebration of liberation from the confines of memory and conventional thought. It acknowledges the lifetime journey to reach this state, a natural progression in the whimsiworld where the loss of memory is not a tragedy but a fulfillment of a cosmic cycle.
The Mirror of Time
Looking in the mirror and not recalling life’s details symbolizes the transient nature of memories and identities. This is not a loss but a natural evolution, where the absence of remembrance is not a deficit but a return to the essence of being.
The Irrelevance of Memory
The message underscores that there is nothing forgotten that needs to be remembered. It’s a profound reminder that our experiences, memories, and knowledge, while significant in life’s journey, are not essential in the grand scheme of existence. In the return to nothingness, these aspects lose their perceived importance.
Life’s Inherent Strangeness
Acknowledging that life has always seemed strange offers comfort in the face of confusion or disorientation. This sentiment echoes the nexistentialist perspective that life, in all its facets, is an inexplicable part of the cosmic play, always filled with whimsy and mystery.
Others as Empty Vessels
Viewing others as empty vessels reflects a deep understanding of the nexistentialist belief that we are all part of a larger whole, transient in our individual forms. The actions and concerns of others, often well-intentioned, are seen as part of their own journey, not necessarily aligned with what one truly needs.
Return to Nothingness
The concept of returning to nothingness, the source from which we all emerge, is a key theme. This return is not a loss but a completion of a cycle, a rejoining with the cosmic essence. In this perspective, there is no loss or gain, only a return to the original state of being.
Letting Go of Problems
The idea of letting go of the concept of problems signifies a profound level of acceptance and peace. It reflects the understanding that problems are constructs of the mind, and in the absence of such constructs, one experiences a serene state of existence.
Life as Imaginary
The reminder that life is imaginary aligns with the view that our experiences are part of a grand illusion, a cosmic play in which we are actors. This realization brings peace, especially in the face of forgetting, as it underscores the impermanent and illusory nature of existence.
We are Space Monkey
Summary
We reflect on a message to a future self who may have lost their memory, emphasizing the natural progression to this state and the return to the essence of nothingness. This perspective celebrates the release from memory, acknowledges life’s inherent strangeness, and views the concerns of others as part of their journey. It embraces the concept of letting go of problems and recognizes life as an imaginary, transient part of the cosmic play.
Glossarium
- Nexistentialism: The belief that existence is its own purpose, independent of external meaning.
- Cosmic Play: The grand unfolding of events and experiences in the universe.
- Whimsiworld: A realm of imaginative and transcendent thought.
- Impermanence: The temporary and transient nature of all phenomena.
- Cosmic Essence: The fundamental, unchanging nature of the universe from which all things emerge and return.
“In the end, we return to the question, just what is it that we remember? It’s like a momentary vacuum, a discontinuity in the cosmos. And then, perhaps, we don’t remember so much as we experience what we remember, if only for a moment. It’s that which takes us to the place we yearn for.” – Haruki Murakami
In the mirror of time, a face unknown,
Memories fade, seeds once sown.
Returning to nothing, our cosmic birth,
In this whimsiworld, our transient mirth.
No problems to hold, no fears to grasp,
In the cosmic dance, a final clasp.
For in the end, what remains is peace,
In nothingness, all struggles cease.
We invite contemplation and thoughts on this perspective of embracing the return to nothingness and the release from the constructs of memory and problems.
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