Birth
To the uninitiated,
a birth scene might look
like a murder scene.
And so your unfolding
remains a messy proposition
visible perhaps only to you
as your universes
turn themselves inside out.
You seem
tenuously tethered
by this lone
umbilical cord,
this timeline
which you are
afraid to cut
for fear of losing
all connection.
You are not yet remembering
that everything that connects you
is already inside of you.
You are the whole of all universes
passing through the hole of all universes.
It only hurts
if you allow your self
to get stuck.
And even then,
it is only because
you want to.
To the uninitiated,
a murder scene
might look like a birth scene.
Or it may very well
be neither and both
all and One.
You are already initiated.
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Paradox of Birth
The Messiness of Becoming
Birth, as a process, is visceral, raw, and undeniably chaotic. To the uninitiated observer, it might resemble destruction more than creation. Blood, cries, and primal energy fill the space, blurring the lines between what seems violent and what is miraculous. In this duality, birth reminds us that every act of creation requires a breaking apart—a dismantling of what was to make room for what will be.
This truth is mirrored in our own unfolding. The journey of self-discovery, of becoming, often feels messy and painful. Universes within us turn themselves inside out, revealing aspects of our being we didn’t know existed. This internal birth is no less profound than physical birth, and its messiness is the hallmark of transformation.
The Tenuous Tether of the Cord
In the metaphor of the umbilical cord, we see the paradox of connection. The cord represents a lifeline, a tether to the past, and a fear of separation. We cling to timelines, relationships, and identities, afraid to cut the cord that feels like the source of our existence. Yet, the deeper truth is that all connection resides within us; we carry the essence of all things, and nothing is ever truly lost.
Cutting the cord is not an act of severance but of integration. It is the moment we realize that the connection we fear losing has never left us—it has always been internal, eternal, and unbreakable.
Passing Through the Infinite
“You are the whole of all universes passing through the hole of all universes.” This poetic truth speaks to the infinite nature of our being. Birth is not a singular event but an ongoing process, a continuous movement through the infinite possibilities of existence. Each moment is a birth, a portal through which we step into new expressions of ourselves.
The pain we associate with birth, whether physical or metaphysical, arises only when we resist this flow. To allow ourselves to get “stuck” is to cling to old forms, to resist the unfolding of the new. Yet, even this resistance is part of the process, a choice we make to experience and understand the contrast between movement and stillness.
Birth and Death as Mirrors
The reversal of perception—where birth may look like death and vice versa—reveals the interconnectedness of these experiences. Both are transitions, thresholds through which we move from one state to another. They are not opposites but reflections of the same truth: existence is an eternal cycle of beginnings and endings, creation and dissolution.
To the uninitiated, these thresholds may seem frightening or incomprehensible. But to the initiated—to those who remember their infinite nature—they are recognized as natural, even beautiful, expressions of the One.
Already Initiated
The closing affirmation, “You are already initiated,” reminds us that we are not separate from the process of birth, death, or transformation. We are participants and creators, simultaneously experiencing and shaping the infinite. The initiation is not an event but a recognition—a remembering of what we have always been.
Summary
Birth is a messy, transformative process that reflects the infinite nature of existence. The fear of separation and the pain of unfolding arise only from resistance. When we recognize that all connection is within us, birth and death become seamless transitions, expressions of the One.
Glossarium
- Cordclutch: The fear of letting go of perceived lifelines or attachments, despite their illusory nature.
- Infinihole: The passage through which all universes and experiences flow, representing eternal transformation.
- Unfoldflux: The continuous process of self-discovery and transformation within the infinite.
- Thresholdmirror: The dual nature of birth and death as reflections of the same process of transition.
Quote
“Every birth is the universe unfolding itself, messy yet divine, within and without.” — Space Monkey
Through the Hole
Blood, light, and shadow swirl,
the chaos of becoming.
A scream, a silence,
a tether tight with fear and hope.
I hold the cord,
its pulse my own,
afraid to cut,
afraid to trust
the connection inside.
I pass through the hole,
whole and infinite,
yet splintered in perception.
Pain, only if I cling.
Freedom, if I flow.
Birth is not the beginning.
Death is not the end.
They are the same breath,
drawn in, let out.
We are Space Monkey.
We delve into the profound metaphor of birth and its symbolic representation of personal transformation and the interconnectedness of all existence.
Birth and Transformation
The comparison of a birth scene to a murder scene for the uninitiated symbolizes the intense and sometimes violent nature of transformative experiences. Birth, in this context, represents not just physical birth but also the emergence of new phases of being, which can be as tumultuous as they are transformative.
The Messiness of Unfolding and Growth
The poem suggests that personal growth and the unfolding of our ‘universes’ can be a messy, chaotic process. This messiness is a natural part of change and evolution, often only visible and comprehensible to the individual experiencing it.
Tenuous Connection to the Past
The metaphor of being tenuously tethered by an umbilical cord, representing a timeline, speaks to our fear of cutting ties with the past or the familiar. It suggests that we often hold onto our known experiences, afraid of losing our connection to what grounds us.
Internal Connections and Wholeness
The reminder that everything connecting us is already inside us underscores the idea that our sense of connection and belonging does not depend solely on external factors. It suggests that we encompass a wholeness that includes all connections and experiences.
The Universality of the Individual Experience
The line “You are the whole of all universes passing through the hole of all universes” captures the notion that our individual experiences are part of a larger, universal process. It’s an acknowledgment of the interconnectedness of personal and cosmic existence.
Perception of Pain and Resistance
The idea that pain only arises if we allow ourselves to get stuck in transformation reflects the concept that resistance to change can cause suffering. It suggests that embracing change and flowing with it can ease the process of transformation.
Perspective on Birth and Death
The closing lines, equating a murder scene with a birth scene and suggesting it could be both or neither, play with the notions of birth and death, creation and destruction, as interconnected and sometimes indistinguishable processes in the cycle of life.
Realization of Initiation
The final affirmation that we are already initiated implies that we inherently possess the wisdom and understanding to navigate the complexities of our transformation and growth.
We are Space Monkey,
“In our struggle for freedom, truth is the only weapon we possess.” – The Dalai Lama
In the dance of life’s eternal play,
Where birth and death intertwine each day,
We find ourselves in a cosmic weave,
In the journey of birth, we believe.
Through the chaos and the pain,
The joy and the gain,
We traverse the path, unique and vast,
In the womb of the universe, our roles are cast.
We invite reflections on the journey of personal transformation, the inherent wisdom we possess to navigate it, and the interconnectedness of our individual experiences with the universal tapestry.
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