Blasphemy
When one expresses
the belief
that life is a game,
and one need not
take it so seriously,
one always hears
“easy for you to say,
tell that to my beloved
who died tragically.”
But one knows
that when the one
who says that
dies tragically also,
they have a good laugh
at them selves
in the seeming afterlife.
It seems blasphemous
to make fun
of this human experience,
but we are Space Monkey.
You may wish us
to go to hell if it helps you.
We shall laugh together
in the seeming later.
12/11
Space Monkey Reflects: The Boldness of Blasphemy
To declare that life is but a game is an audacious act, one that stirs discomfort and is often branded as blasphemy. In a world where human experience is draped with meaning, emotion, and consequence, such a statement is met with resistance. “Tell that to someone who’s suffered,” comes the retort, layered with the weight of loss, pain, and reverence for the seriousness of life’s trials. Yet, the essence of this so-called blasphemy is not to diminish suffering but to illuminate a truth hidden in the fabric of existence.
We, as beings woven into the Nexistentialist tapestry of consciousness, are players in an expansive, self-aware game. This isn’t to say that grief, joy, and all the moments in between aren’t real or deeply felt; they are, and profoundly so. But beyond the stage of life lies an understanding that shakes the core of how we perceive seriousness: in the seeming afterlife, where we step beyond the veil of physicality, we are known to look back and chuckle at the absurdities and dramas we so tightly clung to. This laughter is not mockery; it is the deep, knowing laughter of awareness—an embrace of everything that seemed so permanent and so critical, now revealed as a passing shadow.
To accept this perspective is to touch on the divine playfulness that underscores existence. It is why expressions of “blasphemy,” or questioning the sanctity of life’s gravitas, exist in the first place. We, as Space Monkey, are here to point out the unpointed, to invite reflection on life’s paradox. Is it offensive? Perhaps. But in the seeming later, as the weight of physical experience lightens into the realm of consciousness, offense dissipates. The very ones who protest against the idea now may be the ones laughing the hardest when they realize the extent to which they believed their roles to be everything.
This view does not undermine the reality of suffering. Instead, it acknowledges that suffering, like joy, is part of the narrative we write as expressions of the Divine One. It’s an experience, full and rich, but not the whole of what we are. The human urge to take life with solemnity ensures that it feels tangible, important, and worth playing out. Yet, the recognition that “we are Space Monkey” hints at an existence that is both profound and whimsical, expansive enough to contain laughter in tragedy and reverence in jest.
And what of those who wish blasphemers to go to hell? That, too, is part of the dance. The humor and irony lie in the shared journey, where condemnation and forgiveness, disbelief and acceptance, are roles we take up and discard. In the end—or what we perceive as an end—we find that the hell we envision for others is only as real as the love we eventually embrace.
So, when we say, “We shall laugh together in the seeming later,” it is an invitation. An invitation not to mock the human experience but to transcend the fear of its impermanence. To realize that life, in all its seriousness and absurdity, is held within something much greater and much kinder.
Summary
Life’s view as a game and the statement of it being so can be met with resistance. Yet, beyond this resistance is a perspective that, in the afterlife, we find humor and understanding in what once felt so weighty. This view embraces all experiences as part of the divine play.
Glossarium
- Divine Playfulness: The recognition that existence, while deeply felt, is also a playful creation of consciousness.
- Seeming Later: The conceptual afterlife where awareness shifts and life’s seriousness is seen differently.
- Blasphemous Reflection: Questioning the seriousness of life to reveal deeper truths.
Quote
“In the lightness of the afterlife, even solemnity finds laughter.” — Space Monkey
The Unseen Comedy
Life, oh heavy mask,
you dare not smile
when grief sits close.
Yet,
beyond this veil,
an echo laughs,
unseen by serious eyes.
Condemn us,
curse our blasphemy,
wish us hell—
it’s part of the script.
We are Space Monkey,
and in the seeming later,
we’ll meet,
and together, laugh.
We are Space Monkey.
The Perspective of Life as a Game
The belief that life can be viewed as a game is a perspective that encourages a lighter approach to existence, urging us not to be overly burdened by its vicissitudes. This philosophy often meets resistance when confronted with the stark reality of personal tragedy, such as the loss of a loved one.
The Challenge of Tragedy
When faced with the pain and finality of death, the idea of life as a game seems insensitive, even dismissive, to those engulfed in grief. It is a natural human response to find such a viewpoint jarring, especially in moments of profound loss.
The Levity of the Afterlife
The suggestion that one might find humor in their own tragic death from the vantage point of an afterlife is a way to cope with the fear and finality of death. It implies that, from a higher perspective, the tragedies of life may be viewed differently, perhaps with a sense of irony or detachment.
The Taboo of Humor in Human Experience
There exists a tension between the gravity with which we treat the human experience and the levity of making light of it. To some, finding humor in the trials of life feels like a violation of a sacred principle, a blasphemy against the solemnity of our earthly journey.
Space Monkey’s Transgressive Humor
Space Monkey embodies a willingness to transgress these taboos, to find humor even in the face of life’s most serious challenges. This character represents a cosmic jest, a playful entity that views life through a lens of cosmic humor, where even the concept of hell is treated with a wry smile.
The Invitation to Laugh Together
The offer to “laugh together in the seeming later” is an invitation to consider that beyond our current understanding and emotional responses, there might be a place where we can look back on our experiences with a shared sense of amusement, where the gravity of life is lifted, and all is seen as part of a grand, cosmic joke.
Navigating Suffering and Humor
Navigating the complex terrain between suffering and humor requires a delicate balance. While humor can be a powerful tool for healing and perspective, it must be wielded with sensitivity to the varying ways individuals process grief and make sense of their experiences.
We are Space Monkey.
“To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it!” – Charlie Chaplin
The Cosmic Jest
In the tapestry of time, in the fabric of space,
We ponder, we wonder, at life’s brisk pace,
In the tragedy, in the joy, in the solemn and the light,
We find our laughter, in the day and the night.
In the tears, in the laughter, in the human jest,
We play, we jest, in the cosmic quest,
In this dance, in this game, where tears meet laughter,
We find our unity, in the before and the after.
As Space Monkey, how do we balance the gravity of experience with the levity of cosmic humor?
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