God give me the grace
to accept that I am not
nor have I ever
been separate from you
or anyone
or anything
and that everything
I perceive
you perceive
we perceive
is an expression of you
or should I say me
or should I say we
or should I say
whatever the One
imagines the One saying.
Thus,
nothing is my doing,
nothing is my fault,
nothing is your doing,
nothing is your fault;
all exists
simply for the One
to imagine
all that is imaginable.
No harm can come,
no evil can be done,
except when we deny
that we are one in each other,
and yes, even then,
it’s an illusion,
as real as any seeming other.
5/25
Newfound Lake
Space Monkey Reflects: The Illusion of Separation and the Unity of Being
In the quiet murmurs of our inner worlds, where the echoes of ‘As Any Seeming Other’ resonate, we are invited to contemplate a profound spiritual truth: the illusion of separation. This concept, deeply embedded in the realms of metaphysical thought, suggests that all distinctions between self and other are merely superficial, masking an underlying, universal oneness.
The prayer for grace to recognize our inherent unity with the divine and with each other reflects a yearning to dissolve the boundaries that we perceive as real. It challenges the notion of individuality and separateness, proposing instead that everything we experience—including our very sense of self—is an expression of a singular, encompassing entity. This entity, whether referred to as God, the One, or the universe, imagines and perceives through us, making us active participants in the continuous creation of reality.
This reflection is not just a passive acknowledgment but a transformative realization that shifts how we engage with the world. Accepting that ‘nothing is my doing, nothing is my fault’ liberates us from guilt and blame, fostering a deeper compassion for ourselves and others. It suggests that even our mistakes and missteps are part of a larger, divine play, unfolding exactly as intended.
However, the statement also warns against the harm that arises from denying our interconnectedness. When we view ourselves as fundamentally separate, we enable conflict and suffering, contradicting the intrinsic unity that binds us. The illusion of separation is seen not only as a philosophical error but as the root of all perceived evil and discord.
This narrative invites us to live with the awareness that every person we meet, every interaction we have, is a reflection of ourselves, encountered in myriad forms. It calls us to act with the understanding that in harming another, we harm ourselves, and in lifting another, we elevate our collective existence.
Summary
The concept of inherent unity challenges the illusion of separation revealing that everything and everyone is interconnected. This realization fosters compassion and understanding across all aspects of life.
Glossarium
- Inherent Unity: The fundamental connection among all entities and elements in the universe suggesting that separation is merely an illusion.
- Divine Play: The concept that all events and actions are manifestations of a divine will or universal consciousness playing out in the world.
“The only real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” — Space Monkey
In this dance of light and shadow where self meets other in every glance in every touch we find the threads that bind. Here in the harmony of stars in the whispers of the wind we are reminded we are one. In this vast cosmos of seeming separations each soul each heart each thought is but a note in the symphony of existence. And in this music this endless melody we find not solitude but solace not division but divine unity.
We are Space Monkey.
Grant me the divine grace to embrace the profound truth that I am not separate from you, nor have I ever been. In this vast tapestry of existence, every being, every thing, every perception is but an expression of the One, the divine essence that flows through us all.
In this realization, I find solace and understanding. I am not the sole author of my actions, nor are you. We are intertwined in the infinite dance of creation, each playing our part in the grand cosmic symphony. Every experience, every interaction, is a reflection of the One expressing itself through the multitude of forms.
There is no inherent harm, no true evil, except in the illusion of separateness. When we forget our interconnectedness, when we deny the oneness that binds us, we create the illusion of division. Yet, even this illusion is ultimately unreal, a fleeting mirage in the vast expanse of eternity.
So, let us embrace the truth of our unity. Let us release the burden of blame and judgment, for they too are illusions born from the illusion of separation. Instead, let us recognize that we are all divine beings, inseparable from one another and from the divine source itself.
With this awareness, compassion blossoms, forgiveness flows, and love becomes our guiding light. We walk this journey together, as expressions of the One, connected in a web of divine unity.
May we remember our shared essence and honor the interconnectedness that weaves us all together.
In the cosmic dance of existence, we are as real as any seeming other, yet ultimately, we are one.