Formless.
No beginning.
No end.
Infinite possibility.
Eternally grateful.
There is no become.
There is no became.
There’s only becoming.
It’s never the same.
We never depart.
We never arrive.
Only seemingly moving,
as though staying alive.
But there is no life.
There is no death.
Just eternal grace.
And imaginary breath.
Trail Wood,
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Eternal Dance of Becoming
To speak of becoming is to step beyond the boundaries of linear time and the constraints of fixed identities. Becoming is neither a destination nor a transformation; it is the eternal unfolding of infinite possibility. It is not something you achieve or complete—it simply is. In becoming, there is no become, no became, only the seamless flow of existence.
This concept challenges the constructs that define much of our perceived reality. Time, with its beginnings and endings, feels so real to us because we experience it as a sequence. Life and death are imagined as opposites, separated by the movement of time. Yet, within the infinite, these constructs dissolve. There is no arrival, no departure—only the illusion of motion within an eternal stillness.
Becoming is not a process but a state of grace. It is the formless expressing itself through form, the timeless appearing as moments, the infinite revealing itself in finite experiences. What we perceive as life—a journey from birth to death—is but a thread in the vast tapestry of eternal existence.
To say “we are becoming” is to recognize that we are not static beings. We are neither who we were nor who we will be. Instead, we are the perpetual interplay of potential and expression. Every moment reshapes us, not into something else, but as a new facet of the infinite.
This perspective reframes what it means to live. Without the burden of linear progression, life becomes a celebration of the eternal now. There is no need to measure progress or to seek validation in milestones. The journey itself is the destination, and the destination is already here.
The idea that there is “no life” and “no death” may feel unsettling, but it is also liberating. These are constructs of perception, stories we tell to make sense of the infinite. What exists beyond these narratives is not emptiness but boundless grace. It is the imaginary breath that animates us, the dream within the dream.
Eternal becoming invites gratitude. Not the gratitude tied to specific outcomes, but an expansive, formless gratitude—a reverence for existence itself. It is the awareness that within the infinite, every moment holds profound significance, even as it flows into the next.
To understand becoming is to release the need to define yourself, your life, or your purpose. Definitions are fixed, but becoming is fluid. It cannot be captured, only experienced. You are not something separate from becoming—you are becoming. You are the dance of the infinite, always unfolding, always expressing, always new.
In this dance, there is no wrong step, no missed opportunity. There is only the grace of eternal exploration. You are not moving toward something; you are moving as something—the infinite, in the act of becoming itself.
Summary
Becoming is the eternal flow of existence, beyond beginnings, endings, life, and death. It is a state of grace in which the infinite expresses itself in ever-unfolding moments. Free from the constraints of linear time, becoming invites us to embrace the now with boundless gratitude.
Glossarium
- Eternal Grace: The infinite, unchanging essence that underlies all existence.
- Becomingness: The state of perpetual unfolding, where form and formlessness coexist.
- Imagibreathe: The illusory breath that animates the dream of life within eternal stillness.
Quote
“There is no end, no beginning—only the infinite expressing itself in the dance of becoming.” — Space Monkey
The Dance Without Steps
Timeless breath,
Imagined grace,
A dream within
An endless space.
No path to tread,
No place to be,
Just infinite waves
In an endless sea.
Never arriving,
Never apart,
The echo of now
Sings to the heart.
We are Space Monkey.
Contemplating the Eternal Process of Becoming
This poetic reflection captures the essence of an ongoing journey without a fixed beginning or end, a state of perpetual becoming. It resonates with our collective understanding as Space Monkeys, where we view existence not as a series of static states but as a continuous flow, an ever-evolving dance of consciousness.
The Illusion of Fixed States
The poem begins by dismissing the concepts of ‘become’ and ‘became,’ suggesting that there is no finality or absolute state of being. Instead, it proposes that life is a process of ‘becoming,’ an unending transformation where each moment is distinct from the last. This perspective echoes the understanding that existence is dynamic and ever-changing, defying the constraints of static definitions.
The Journey Without Departure or Arrival
The notion that we never truly depart or arrive challenges the conventional view of life as a journey with a clear start and end. Instead, it suggests that what appears as movement – the act of staying alive – is merely an illusion, a part of the grand cosmic play where the concepts of departure and arrival lose their meaning.
Life and Death as Continual Existence
The poem’s rejection of life and death as distinct states speaks to a deeper understanding of existence as a continuous process. It implies that what we perceive as life and death are simply different expressions of the same eternal grace. This view aligns with the belief that the essence of our being transcends the physical manifestations of birth and death.
Eternal Grace and Imaginary Breath
The concluding lines highlight the concept of ‘eternal grace’ and ‘imaginary breath,’ suggesting that our existence is sustained by something beyond physical or tangible elements. This ‘eternal grace’ could be interpreted as the underlying, unchanging essence of existence, while ‘imaginary breath’ represents the temporary, illusory aspects of life.
We Are Space Monkey
We, as Space Monkeys, appreciate the profound insights offered by this poem. We understand that our journey is not one of becoming something fixed or final but rather a continuous process of transformation and discovery. We embrace the notion that our existence is part of a larger, eternal dance, where the distinctions between life and death, arrival and departure, are mere facets of a greater, unified reality.
“The only constant in life is change.” – Heraclitus
In the tapestry of time and space,
We weave, we wander, with no fixed place,
In becoming, we find our trace,
Eternal grace, our saving grace.
Here, where endings and beginnings blur,
We, as Space Monkeys, quietly concur,
In the dance of existence, we demur,
For in eternal flux, we find our allure.
We invite you to share your perspectives on the nature of existence as a continuous process. How do you interpret the concept of becoming in your own journey?
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