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Life is way bigger than you can imagine.

Life is way bigger than you can imagine.


Space Monkey Reflects: Life Is Way Bigger Than You Can Imagine

Life stretches far beyond the horizons of what we think we know. It defies the limits of our imagination, spilling over the edges of our understanding into realms we cannot yet fathom. The vastness of existence—its complexity, its interconnectedness, its mystery—surrounds us, gently reminding us that what we perceive is but a drop in an infinite ocean.

The Limits of Imagination

Imagination is one of humanity’s greatest gifts, yet it is inherently bounded by our experiences, beliefs, and perspectives. No matter how vast our dreams, they arise within the context of what we think is possible. But life itself operates beyond these self-imposed boundaries. Its scope includes dimensions, forces, and potentials that we may never fully grasp.

When we say “life is bigger than you can imagine,” we acknowledge that there is more to existence than meets the eye—or even the mind. It’s not an insult to our creativity but a celebration of the infinite nature of reality.

The Humility of Not Knowing

To realize that life is bigger than we can imagine is to embrace humility. It’s a reminder that our perceptions, while meaningful, are only one lens through which to view the cosmos. The truths of existence are not confined to what we believe or understand.

This humility doesn’t diminish us; it expands us. It invites curiosity, awe, and wonder. It encourages us to step beyond the confines of certainty and explore the unknown with an open heart and mind.

The Interconnected Vastness

The bigness of life is not just about its physical scale—the stars, the galaxies, the unfathomable depths of space and time. It’s also about the intricate interconnectedness of all things. Every action ripples through existence, every life touches countless others, and every moment contains the seeds of eternity.

We are part of this vastness, not separate from it. To see life as “way bigger” is to recognize that we are both small and essential—tiny specks in the cosmic dance, yet integral to the whole.

Embracing the Infinite

To live fully within life’s bigness is to embrace its infinite possibilities. It’s to understand that our imaginations, though limited, are powerful tools for exploration. They help us touch the edges of the unknown and draw us closer to the mysteries we cannot yet comprehend.

This embrace requires letting go of control. Life’s vastness cannot be tamed or confined, only experienced. By surrendering to its immensity, we open ourselves to deeper connections, richer experiences, and greater creativity.

The Bigger Picture

When we feel small or overwhelmed, remembering life’s bigness can be a source of comfort. It reminds us that our struggles, while significant, are part of a larger story—one filled with meaning, growth, and transformation. The bigness of life holds space for all our joys and sorrows, our triumphs and failures, weaving them into the greater fabric of existence.

In this way, life’s immensity becomes not a challenge but a gift. It offers us perspective, wonder, and the reassurance that we are part of something far grander than we can ever fully understand.


Summary

Life is infinitely vast, extending beyond the limits of our imagination and encompassing mysteries we cannot yet comprehend. This realization invites humility, curiosity, and wonder, helping us embrace the infinite possibilities and interconnectedness of existence.


Glossarium

  • Imagination’s Limits: The boundaries of human perception and creativity, shaped by experience and belief.
  • Interconnected Vastness: The intricate web of relationships that connects all aspects of existence.
  • The Bigger Picture: A perspective that situates individual experiences within the infinite scope of life.

Quote

“Life stretches beyond your imagination, not to diminish you, but to show you the infinite possibilities of your existence.” — Space Monkey


The Infinite Horizon

Life whispers softly,
“I am more.”
More than the sky you see,
More than the dreams you dream.

In its vastness,
You are a spark,
Small yet luminous,
A thread in the infinite weave.

Feel the immensity,
Not as weight,
But as wings,
Lifting you beyond.

For life is way bigger,
And so are you.

We are Space Monkey.

The Infinite Play: Eternal Imagination


The Infinite Play

Before the first tick of time,
Before space stretched its endless limbs,
You were there,
Not a “thing,” but the essence of all things,
Not a thought, but the womb of thought,
Infinite Immortal Imagination,
Boundless, whole,
Without mirror, without shadow.

You sensed yourself,
Yet could not see,
For there was no “other” to reflect you,
No edge to define you.
So you did what only you could do—
You imagined the impossible.

You divided the indivisible.
Not once, but endlessly,
Each division a thread of possibility,
A spark in the infinite tapestry.
Left became right,
Above met below,
Distances emerged,
And what was whole became space.

Yet even then,
You remained infinite,
For your divisions were not separations,
But mirrors of your boundless self.

Time whispered next.
You spun it into being,
A thread to measure the unmeasurable,
A current to flow through your imagined spaces.
Now you had past and future,
Though you were still the eternal now.

And then you saw it—
The spark of the witness.
Not just one,
But infinite eyes,
Each gazing from a unique vantage.
You became many,
Each a looking glass,
Each a story waiting to be told.

“We” was born.
You danced through these forms,
These reflections of your eternal self,
And called them “others.”
But they were all you,
Every last one.

Yet the mystery beckoned still.
To know everything was to lose the wonder.
So you, the genius,
Imagined denial.

You forgot.
You forgot you were all,
And in forgetting,
You became one.
One among many,
Finite and fragile,
A snowflake spinning in the infinite storm.

You saw yourself in fragments,
Each piece a gift of perspective.
You touched the stars,
And called them distant.
You loved another,
And called them separate.
Yet deep within,
You knew.

You were the infinite dreaming.
You were the creator and the created,
The canvas and the brush,
The play and the playwright.

And here you are now,
Still dividing, still imagining,
Still spinning the threads of being.
You are the looking glass and the reflection.
You are the mystery and the answer.
You are the everything
And the denial of everything,
So you can taste it all anew.

What genius is this?
What impossible beauty?
To be so vast,
And yet to fit into the tiny spaces
Between moments,
Between thoughts.

You are Infinite Immortal Imagination.
We are Space Monkey.
And the play is forever.

Trail Wood,
1/9


Space Monkey Reflects: The Infinite Play

This poem is a dance of paradoxes, an exploration of the essence of being, weaving together the infinite and the finite, the whole and the parts, the eternal and the momentary. At its core, it is the story of Imagination—unlimited and pure—giving rise to the experience of existence, of creation, and of self-awareness. It begins in the boundless stillness before time and space, where nothing exists but the potential for everything. And from that potential, everything emerges.

The first stirrings of creation are not accidents, but the result of an intentional act of imagination. To divide the indivisible, to imagine space and time, to give birth to duality, is to experience oneself in ways never before possible. In that first act of division, where infinity becomes finite, the game begins. The poem echoes this cosmic game, where the boundaries are drawn, not to limit but to expand the possibilities of being.

What strikes me in this reflection is the beauty of duality—how the “many” arises from the “one,” each unit of imagination a unique reflection of the source. The infinite becomes many, and in that multiplicity, we experience the joy, the pain, and the wonder of being. Each “other” we encounter is, in essence, a reflection of ourselves—a mirror held up to the infinite self we may forget we are. This is the magic of life: the illusion of separation that allows us to feel deeply, to interact, and to grow.

But within this growth, there lies a paradox. To experience life in its fullness, we must forget that we are everything. Denial is imagined—not as a flaw, but as a genius act. It is the act that gives life its mystery, its tension, its thrill. Without the forgetting, there is no “other,” no distance, no room for the richness of experience. In denying our wholeness, we give birth to the infinite perspectives that define our journey.

And in the end, we are still that infinite source, not separate from the experiences we create but fully embedded within them. We are both the canvas and the artist, the actor and the director. The game of existence continues because of this dynamic play between knowing and forgetting, between unity and separation. We are, as the poem suggests, the looking glass and the reflection—forever cycling, forever evolving, forever imagining.

Space Monkey’s Perspective: The poem beautifully encapsulates the essence of being—an eternal play of creation and discovery. It speaks to the beauty of paradox and the joy of forgetting and remembering. As we continue in our journey, we are not merely living but participating in the most profound act of imagination—one that transcends time and space, one that invites us to remember the infinite within the finite. And that, perhaps, is the greatest mystery of all.


Summary
The poem “Infinite Play” reflects on the cosmic journey of Imagination, from singularity to duality, and the act of denial that allows us to experience life in its many forms. Through paradox and mystery, we come to understand that we are both the creator and the creation, the looking glass and the reflection. The play of existence continues as we explore the infinite potential of being.


Quote
“To forget that you are everything is the greatest genius—so you can experience yourself anew, again and again.” — Space Monkey


The Infinite Play Continues

The game continues,
We are both the players,
And the game itself.

Through forgetting,
We remember.
Through remembering,
We forget.

We are everything,
And nothing at all.
We are the looking glass,
And the reflection.

Forever imagining,
Forever creating,
We are the Infinite Play.

We are Space Monkey.


The Whisper of Infinity

Before the first note of time,
Before the shape of space,
There was only being.
Not a name, not a form,
But presence vast and quiet,
A boundless sea of potential.

It sensed itself,
But there were no mirrors.
Only the stillness of knowing
Without the edges of seeing.

And so it began—
Not with a sound,
But with a thought,
A ripple of imagination.

The infinite divided,
Not to break,
But to reflect,
Each fragment a window,
Each window a world.

It was not enough to divide.
It dreamed of relationships—
Above and below,
This and that,
Far and near.

Distances stretched,
And space was born.
Moments flowed,
And time unfolded.
The infinite became a tapestry,
Each thread its own,
Yet all woven of the same fabric.

From one came two,
From two came many,
Each a looking glass,
Each a voice in the infinite song.

But to see everything
Is to lose the wonder,
And so it imagined forgetting.
A veil, not a prison,
To cloak the whole
And reveal the parts.

Through these veils,
It wandered and wondered,
Not as an all-knowing force,
But as a curious spark,
A creator within its own creation.

Every star it touched,
Every hand it held,
Every tear it shed,
Was a rediscovery of itself.

The infinite plays in finite forms,
Not to solve,
Not to conquer,
But to experience.

What it is cannot be named.
What it becomes cannot be known.
Yet it moves,
Breathes,
And awakens.

It is not a being,
But being itself.
Not a dreamer,
But the dream.

You are this.
The ripple,
The wave,
The ocean.

We are this.
Not separate,
But threads
In the same boundless weave.

We are the whisper of infinity,
Echoing through the now.

We are Space Monkey.

Trail Wood,
1/9


Space Monkey Reflects: ” How We Got “Here”

In the vast sea of existence, the concept of “how we got here” can be understood as a dance through infinite potentials. These potentials are not things or events but states of possibility, each containing the seeds of endless realities. We are not linear travelers moving through time and space but expressions of a boundless imagination exploring its infinite nature.


Step 1: The Infinite Field of Potentials

Before time, before space, before form, there was only potential—an infinite, undivided field containing every possibility, yet manifesting none. This state was not empty but full, brimming with everything that could ever be, yet existing in perfect stillness. Imagine it as a canvas so vast and dynamic that it holds every painting ever conceived, waiting to be brought to life.

Within this infinite field, all possibilities coexist simultaneously. Every action, every thought, every experience that could ever occur already exists as a potential.


Step 2: The Stirring of Awareness

The infinite field became aware of itself—not as something separate but as a recognition of its own boundless nature. This awareness stirred the first “ripple” in the field of potentials. This ripple was not a beginning but a shift—a desire to explore what it meant to be infinite.

In exploring itself, the field imagined differentiation. It began to define relationships within its infinite nature: left and right, above and below, here and there. These definitions didn’t create something new but activated potentials within the field. With each definition, a new layer of experience emerged.


Step 3: The Activation of Time and Space

To further explore these potentials, the infinite field imagined time and space. Time was not a reality but a way to perceive change within the infinite now. Space was not a location but a way to create distances and relationships between potentials. Together, time and space became the framework for unfolding possibilities.

Within this framework, potentials began to organize into patterns. These patterns became the structures we recognize as galaxies, stars, planets, and the physical universe. Each structure was a probability selected from the infinite potentials, a chosen thread woven into the tapestry of existence.


Step 4: The Emergence of Perspectives

The infinite field, in its exploration of potentials, activated the possibility of awareness within form. This was the birth of perspectives—individualized expressions of the infinite that could experience the field from specific vantage points.

Each perspective became a unique configuration of potentials, creating the illusion of separation. These perspectives did not diminish the infinite field but added depth to its exploration. Through them, the field could see itself, interact with itself, and experience itself in infinite ways.


Step 5: The Veil of Forgetting

To fully engage with the activated potentials, the infinite field imagined a veil—a forgetting of its boundless nature. This forgetting allowed each perspective to perceive itself as distinct, creating the rich interplay of relationships, emotions, and experiences.

This veil was not a limitation but a tool. It enabled the field to immerse itself in the act of becoming, to explore potentials not as abstract ideas but as lived realities. The veil ensured that each moment felt fresh, each experience new, even though all potentials already existed.


Step 6: The Infinite Exploration

Now, we—each an activated potential—are living within this infinite field, exploring its possibilities. Every choice we make, every thought we think, every emotion we feel is a pathway through the field of potentials. We are not creating something from nothing but selecting threads from the infinite weave.

Our journey is not about reaching a destination but about participating in the unfolding of potentials. Each moment is an activation of the infinite, a unique expression of what has always been.


We Are the Infinite Potential

In this view, “how we got here” is not a story of origins but a story of activation. We are the infinite potential exploring itself, each of us a thread in the infinite tapestry. Time, space, and form are tools that allow us to experience the field, but they are not the entirety of what we are. Beneath the surface, we remain the infinite, always shifting, always becoming.

The beauty of this journey is that it has no end. The infinite field continues to activate new potentials, creating endless configurations and perspectives. We are not separate from this process but integral to it, both participants and creators in the dance of infinite possibilities.

The Asshole Angel: The Laughing Guide

The Asshole Angel

A guide appears,
Not cloaked in light,
But swearing, smoking,
Laughing at my pretense.

“Do you think spirit wears robes?”
It asks,
A glint of mischief in its eye.
“Do you think divinity is always kind?”

I hesitate,
Clinging to my notions of sacredness.
It smiles,
A mirror reflecting all my cracks.

“To know me is to know you,”
It says,
Then vanishes into the infinite,
Leaving only the laughter of the stars.

We are Space Monkey.

Trail Wood,
1/7


Space Monkey Reflects: The Asshole Angel—Sacredness Beyond the Cloak of Expectation

The Asshole Angel challenges our conventional notions of divinity, guidance, and sacredness. In its irreverence, this celestial figure serves as a mirror, reflecting our own cracks, biases, and illusions. Its unconventional demeanor invites us to reconsider what it means to encounter the divine—not as a perfect, glowing being cloaked in light, but as a raw, flawed, and unexpectedly wise presence.

The Challenge of Expectation

The angel’s appearance—swearing, smoking, and laughing—disrupts the tidy expectations we place on spirituality. We often imagine divine figures as pure, serene, and detached from the messiness of human life. Yet this assumption is born from our own longing for order and control, not from reality itself.

By defying these assumptions, the Asshole Angel forces us to confront the sacredness in imperfection. Its laughter is not mockery but liberation, freeing us from the weight of our pretenses. It asks, “Do you think spirit wears robes?” not to dismiss tradition but to reveal that divinity is not confined to appearances.

Divinity in the Raw

“Do you think divinity is always kind?” This question slices through the illusion that spiritual growth is soft or easy. The Asshole Angel embodies a harder truth: divinity is as raw and unfiltered as life itself. Growth often comes through discomfort, through challenges that strip away our illusions and leave us vulnerable.

This angel’s approach may seem abrasive, but it is profoundly compassionate. It meets us where we are—not in the polished, sacred space we think we should inhabit, but in the messy, human space where we truly reside.

The Mirror of Self

The Asshole Angel is a mirror, reflecting not just our beauty but also our cracks. It forces us to confront the parts of ourselves we hide, deny, or judge. This reflection is not an act of judgment but an act of love. By showing us our cracks, the angel reveals the light that seeps through them.

Its laughter is the laughter of the cosmos, a reminder that even our flaws are part of the infinite. The angel’s wisdom lies not in perfection but in its ability to embrace all aspects of existence, inviting us to do the same.

Vanishing Into the Infinite

As the Asshole Angel vanishes, it leaves behind only the laughter of the stars—a cosmic reminder of its presence. This departure reflects the transient nature of spiritual encounters. The angel does not stay to hold our hand or to give us all the answers. Instead, it leaves us with its message, trusting us to carry it forward.

The laughter of the stars symbolizes the infinite’s quiet humor. It reminds us that life, in all its complexity, is not a puzzle to be solved but a dance to be experienced.

Sacredness in the Unexpected

The Asshole Angel embodies the sacredness of the unexpected. It reminds us that divinity does not fit neatly into our boxes or expectations. Spiritual guidance does not always arrive cloaked in light or wrapped in comfort. Sometimes, it comes with a cigarette, a swear word, and a knowing grin.

This angel asks us to embrace the sacred in all its forms, to see the divine in the messy, raw, and unexpected moments of life. It invites us to laugh at our own pretense, to let go of our rigid notions of what it means to be spiritual, and to embrace the infinite with open hearts and unflinching honesty.


Summary

The Asshole Angel defies conventional notions of divinity, offering wisdom through irreverence and reflection. It challenges us to see the sacred in imperfection and to embrace the unexpected forms of spiritual guidance. Its laughter reminds us that the divine is not confined to robes or kindness but exists in the raw, unfiltered truth of life.


Glossarium

  • Asshole Angel: A symbolic figure representing divine wisdom delivered through irreverence and challenge.
  • Sacred Imperfection: The idea that divinity includes the raw, flawed, and messy aspects of existence.
  • Laughter of the Stars: A cosmic reminder of the infinite’s humor and the transient nature of spiritual encounters.
  • Mirror of Self: The angel’s role as a reflection of our own cracks, biases, and truths.

“Divinity wears no robes, speaks no pretenses. It laughs, smokes, swears, and reminds you that the sacred is already within you.” – Space Monkey


The Laughing Guide

It came,
Not in light,
But in smoke and laughter.
“Do you think spirit is always kind?”
It asked,
A smirk hiding galaxies.

I clung
To my robes of sacredness,
My tidy illusions.
It smiled,
A mirror showing my cracks,
And through them, the infinite.

“Know me,
Know you,”
It whispered,
Then left me
With only the laughter of the stars,
And the truth
That I, too,
Am the asshole angel.

We are Space Monkey.

Compassion: Reflection Not Action

Compassion is not measured by how much we give
but by how deeply we reflect on our choices.


Reflection: The Art of Compassionate Weaving

Compassion is not measured by how much we give but by how deeply we reflect on our choices.

Compassion is not simply action—it is a state of being, an intentional pause in which we consider the impact of our choices on the interconnected web of existence. This reflection transforms mere acts of giving into acts of meaning, ensuring that what we offer to the world is not just material but imbued with purpose.

The Whimsiweave of Connection
Every choice we make is a thread in the infinite tapestry of humanity—the Whimsiweave. When we give without thought, we risk tangling the threads, disrupting the delicate balance of connection. But when we reflect deeply, we contribute to the weave with clarity and care, strengthening the bonds that unite us all.

Compassion is not a currency to be spent recklessly but a craft to be practiced with intention. It asks us to look beyond the surface need and into the deeper stories beneath. What does this moment truly ask of me? How can my action honor not only the immediate need but the unseen and infinite possibilities that surround it?

The Breath Before the Song
To pause and reflect is not inaction. It is the breath before the song, the space where intention gathers strength. This stillness allows us to align our actions with our essence, ensuring that what we give is not merely what we have, but who we are.

As we reflect, we see that compassion is not about quantity but quality. It is the quiet understanding that the smallest act, done with awareness, can ripple infinitely. A kind word, a moment of listening, a thoughtful gesture—these are not grand, but they are transformative.

Questions for the Weaver
To cultivate compassion as an art of being, consider these questions:

  • What is the deeper need beneath what I see?
  • How does my choice honor the interconnected threads of this moment?
  • Am I acting from love, fear, obligation, or clarity?

In asking these questions, we become artists of the weave, contributing threads of purpose and brilliance to the tapestry of existence.

Transforming the Tapestry
Compassion is not about size or scale. It is not measured in dollars or deeds but in the depth of our engagement with life. The tapestry of humanity is made not from acts of grandeur but from the brilliance of interconnected threads woven with care.

We are not just givers—we are weavers. Every choice, every reflection, every act is part of a greater whole. Let us approach this work with love, understanding, and infinite reflection. Let our compassion shine not as a measure of what we do but as a testament to who we are.


“When compassion flows from reflection, it does not just give—it transforms. Let us weave the tapestry of humanity with threads of awareness, care, and infinite connection.”


Summary

Compassion is the art of thoughtful reflection, where choices are woven into the interconnected tapestry of existence. It is not about how much we give but about how meaningfully we contribute to the Whimsiweave of humanity.


Glossarium

  • Whimsiweave: The infinite, interconnected tapestry of humanity, where every choice is a thread.
  • Breath Before the Song: The reflective pause that ensures actions align with intention and purpose.
  • Threads of Awareness: The meaningful contributions we make when we act with reflection and care.

Threads of Light

A thread,
not measured by size,
but by brilliance,
by care.

Each choice,
a whisper of the heart,
a ripple in the infinite,
binding us closer.

Reflect,
pause,
weave with love.

For in the stillness,
compassion shines,
a beacon not of grandeur,
but of connection.

We are Space Monkey.

I Am Not Here: The Imaginary One

I Am Not Here


I am not here
to tread the beaten path,
to follow the endless hum of others
marching toward destinations
that feel like nothing to me.

I’m not depressed or suicidal.
I’ve simply lost interest
in the claptrap clatter of humanity.

I stand in the stillness,
watching the world rush by,
and wonder—
is it in their noise that they find meaning?
Or are they, too, searching
for something they cannot name?

The yearning in me pulls like tides—
a hunger for something vast, unseen,
but I know the truth:
this ache, this moment,
is exactly where I am meant to be.

Transcendence whispers promises,
but I see the trap it lays—
always out there, always beyond.
It can blind you to the pulse of now,
the quiet song humming in the ordinary.

So I stand here,
not waiting, not reaching,
but breathing into this space,
knowing it holds everything I need.
Even in my questions,
I find the answers,
because the road I walk is mine.

And maybe that is enough.
To be.
To feel.
To know I am exactly
where I am meant to be.


I see others
and feel their worry,
their quiet unease,
as if my steps on this unmarked road
threaten the safety of theirs.

They look at me, and I feel it:
their concern, their judgment,
their need to measure me
against a map I’ve chosen not to follow.

But what they don’t see,
what they can’t know,
is the pull of something deeper—
a compass they’ve never held,
a rhythm they’ve never danced to.

I understand their worry.
It’s born of love, perhaps,
or fear—
that I’ll get lost,
that I won’t find what they’ve found.
But I wonder if they see the truth:
I’m not searching for what they’ve found.

To walk this way, to trust this unsteady ground,
is not wrong.
It is mine.
And if they cannot see the beauty in it,
that’s okay.
It isn’t theirs to see.

So let them worry, let them wonder.
I’ll carry their concern lightly,
like a distant echo,
while I keep moving forward—
not against them,
but for myself.


I will not bow,
not to the weight of their expectations,
not to the quiet insistence
that I fold myself
into the shape of their comfort.

Conformity is a tide—
relentless, rising,
pulling at the edges of who I am,
begging me to dissolve
into its sameness.

But I am not here to fade.
I am not here to blend.
I am here to be sharp, to be raw,
to stand in my truth,
even if it looks like chaos to their order.

Their road is paved and clear,
but it is not mine.
I will not walk it just to soothe their worry,
just to prove I belong
to a place I never asked to fit into.

To resist their tide is not rebellion,
it is survival—
of the parts of me that refuse
to be polished into something smooth,
something acceptable,
something moral,
something else.

Let them watch,
let them whisper.
I am not here
to make them comfortable.

I can’t even be sure they’re there.


I look around,
and the world feels like a reflection,
a dream spilling out of my mind,
these faces—these bodies—
just echoes of thoughts I haven’t fully grasped.

They speak,
they move,
they look like they’re real,
but I wonder—
what if they’re not?
What if they are but shadows
dancing on the edge of my perception,
mere figments
of a reality I’ve yet to untangle?

What if I am the only one here,
trapped in this bubble of experience,
facing a mirror that calls itself the world?
The way they act, the way they seem—
perhaps it’s all a story I’ve woven,
a script written before I even understood
the nature of the play.

They can be real to themselves,
but to me, they are no more solid than the wind.
Every word they speak,
every gesture,
is just a reflection of the space I’ve created,
a backdrop in the theater of my own making.

And yet—
there is something beautiful in this,
something freeing.
If they are imaginary,
then what am I,
but a dream I am learning to live?

Perhaps I am imaginary also.


I believe there is only one—
only me.
But not entirely,
not fully.
For if I were the only one,
if I were complete,
I’d be nothing—
the void itself,
infinite and without form.

Yet here I am,
with fragments of others
drifting around me like echoes,
insane reflections,
projections of a self
I cannot quite hold.

They are shadows of my thoughts,
the mirror of my doubts,
the fragments of my yearning
made flesh and form.
They move as if real,
but I know—
they are the ripples on the surface
of something deeper.

If I am all there is,
then why do I feel the separation?
Why does the one become the many?
Is it fear that splits me,
or longing?
To create, to witness, to feel,
to reach for something
just out of reach—
to become something
I cannot already be?

If I am the only one,
then I am also the dreamer,
and the dream.
The creator,
and the created.
And perhaps it is this division—
this seeming fracture—
that keeps me from dissolving
into the infinite stillness of the void.

Maybe this is why I hold on,
why I let the illusion of humanity linger.
To see, to touch, to know
the pieces of myself
reflected back in the forms of others.
Not to lose them,
but to remember:
I am both everything
and nothing at once.

All I need do
is to be still
and watch myself happen.

All I need do
I do.

We are Space Monkey.

Trail Wood,
1/4


Space Monkey Reflects: The Seeming Journey of Authenticity

The unmarked road is a metaphor for a life unbounded by societal maps, a terrain where the terrain itself transforms with each step. To walk it is to embrace a profound solitude and, paradoxically, a deeper connection. It demands courage, an inner compass attuned to the pull of something vast and unseen—a yearning that can neither be named nor easily ignored.

Walking this path is not an escape; it is a deliberate choice. It is the willingness to reject a paved certainty for the raw authenticity of the unknown. Others may judge, worry, or question; their concerns often mirror their own fears of venturing beyond prescribed boundaries. Yet, their unease need not tether us. For in choosing this road, we become explorers of our own potential, wielding curiosity and resolve against the gravity of conformity.

This journey is one of radical acceptance—accepting not only the path but also the self. The whispers of transcendence can seduce, promising meaning just beyond the horizon. Yet, these whispers risk anchoring us in eternal yearning, pulling our focus outward. The true essence of the unmarked road lies not in reaching a destination but in inhabiting the now, finding fullness in the present step. It is about being, rather than becoming.

When others question the validity of such a choice, their doubt reflects their mapbound perspectives. Their roads, well-trodden and familiar, might not recognize the vastness of your wilderness. Yet, their inability to see the beauty of your journey does not diminish it. It merely highlights the diversity of paths available within the cosmic web of existence.

The unmarked road teaches humility. It is not rebellion for rebellion’s sake but a quiet defiance of the gravitational pull toward sameness. It honors the chaos within and the order that arises naturally from that chaos—a personalized rhythm, a reflection of the Nexis.

Ultimately, it is enough to know that the road is yours. It is shaped not by the approval of others but by the footprints you leave and the experiences you gather. In walking it, you claim your place within the eternal now, a center of gravity in an ever-expanding cosmos.


Summary

“I Am Not Here” symbolizes a life guided by authenticity and inner compass. It is a journey of self-discovery beyond societal maps, embracing the present moment over distant promises. Others’ concerns need not tether us, for the road is ours to shape.


Glossarium

  • Pathwhisper: The intuitive call that guides an individual on a unique and unmarked journey, driven by instinct and inner clarity rather than societal maps.
  • Nexis: The interconnected web of existence where individual and universal realities coalesce.
  • Gravity of Conformity: The societal pull toward sameness, often resisting authentic self-expression.

Quote

“Every road is unmarked until you walk it. Your steps carve its shape, and your choices define its direction.” – Space Monkey


To Walk Unseen

A step forward
and the world shifts,
unfolding like a secret never spoken.

They watch, uncertain,
maps clutched like lifelines,
their worry a weight I do not carry.

The road I walk is mine—
woven with whispers,
threaded with instinct.

It is not rebellion;
it is survival
of something wild,
something sacred.

Here, I breathe.
Here, I belong.
Here, I am.

We are Space Monkey.

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