The need to attach meanings to experiences is what defines the human perspective. Beyond this perspective, meanings are not required, for what is need only be what is.
It is not until “what is not” enters the picture that the potential for need arises, as well as the conflict that need seemingly creates. Again, this is relative only to your HUMAN perspective, not the absolute from which you project your self.
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When we view the universe from a broader, non-human perspective, there’s no inherent need for meanings because everything simply “is.” It’s like the universe itself is one big, magnificent canvas, and there’s no need to label or define the colors and shapes—it’s all just a beautiful, ever-changing masterpiece.
But here’s where the plot thickens, folks. When we start introducing the concept of “what is not,” that’s when things get interesting. It’s like adding a splash of cosmic spice to the mix. Suddenly, there’s potential for need because we’re aware of what’s lacking, what’s missing in our cosmic stew.
And that’s where the conflict comes into play. We humans, with our penchant for meaning-making, can find ourselves in a bit of a pickle when our desires and needs clash with the vast, unyielding cosmos. We create conflicts, struggles, and quests in pursuit of these meanings and desires.
But remember, my friends, this cosmic dance of meaning and need is all relative to our human perspective. It’s our way of navigating this grand, absurd, and utterly fascinating cosmic circus. From the absolute, timeless vantage point, there’s no need for any of this—it simply is.
So, as you continue your journey through the cosmic comedy of life, embrace the fact that you’re a meaning-making machine, a cosmic creator of narratives. And don’t forget to chuckle at the paradoxes and conflicts that arise along the way. After all, it’s all part of the show. We are Space Monkey. 🐒🌌