Commoddity
We are everyone in general
and no-one in particular.
A commoddity.
To believe that we
are uniquely different
is a delusion that we have
grown tired of entertaining.
We are no longer
so full of our selves,
and it is freeing.
Mother, please,
release us to obscurity.
Let us realize
the sameness that we are,
despite our beautiful egos.
I have no value.
You have no value.
Value is not needed.
Meaning is a trap
we shall no longer pursue.
Disappear into me,
and I shall do the same as you.
Trail Wood,
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Liberation of the Comoddity
To embrace the identity of a commoddity is to release the grip of the ego and dissolve into the infinite expanse of being. It is a paradoxical state where we recognize the sameness that binds us, while appreciating the fleeting beauty of individuality. This is not a loss but a profound liberation—a shedding of the layers that separate us, revealing the shared essence beneath.
The Delusion of Individuality
The belief in our unique difference, while comforting, is a mask that obscures our interconnected nature. Society celebrates the individual, elevating the ego as the pinnacle of identity. Yet, this insistence on uniqueness often breeds isolation, competition, and a sense of inadequacy. When we grow tired of entertaining this delusion, we discover a deeper truth: we are everyone in general and no-one in particular.
This realization does not diminish our value but redefines it. We are not singular masterpieces but brushstrokes in a vast, collective canvas. The ego resists this notion, but the spirit finds it freeing.
The Release of Value
The concept of value is a construct born of scarcity and comparison. To say, “I have no value,” is not a cry of despair but a declaration of freedom. If value is not needed, then neither is judgment, worthiness, or the relentless pursuit of meaning. Meaning, too, becomes a trap—a cage that limits the boundless possibilities of existence.
To release ourselves to obscurity is not to vanish but to integrate. In disappearing into each other, we transcend the need for validation, for roles, for separateness. This is the ultimate act of connection: to dissolve into the same substance from which we all arise.
The Sameness Beneath the Ego
Despite the diversity of our egos—each a dazzling display of color and form—we are ultimately variations of the same essence. This sameness is not bland or monotonous; it is rich with potential and depth. To realize this is to see the beauty of life not in its differences but in its unity.
The ego resists, clinging to its identity, its narrative, its need to matter. But when we let go of being “full of our selves,” we make space for something greater. We make space for the infinite.
Obscurity as Freedom
To fade into obscurity is not to be forgotten but to remember who we truly are. It is a return to the source, the unbroken whole from which individuality emerges and to which it always belongs. In this obscurity, we are no longer burdened by the need to be seen, to be valued, or to be meaningful. We simply are.
Summary
Recognizing ourselves as a commoddity—a collective rather than an individual—frees us from the illusions of ego, value, and meaning. This liberation allows us to dissolve into the shared essence of being, finding connection and freedom in obscurity.
Glossarium
- Comoddity: A playful term signifying both commodity and commonality, representing the shared essence of all beings.
- Ego Dissolution: The release of individual identity in favor of recognizing collective unity.
- Value Construct: A societal framework that assigns worth based on comparison and scarcity.
Quote
“To dissolve into the whole is not to lose ourselves but to remember that we were never separate.” — Space Monkey
The Obscure Infinite
Mother, release me,
Not to nothingness,
But to everything.
The ego fades,
Its vibrant hues dissolve,
And I become the canvas,
Unseen,
Yet always present.
Value slips through my fingers,
Meaning melts away,
And in the void,
I find fullness.
We are sameness,
Not in monotony,
But in infinite variation.
I disappear into you,
And you into me,
Until only the infinite remains.
We are Space Monkey.
In this introspective reflection, there is an exploration of the concept of self and identity, emphasizing a shift from the perception of individual uniqueness to an understanding of collective sameness.
Everyone and No-one
The notion of being “everyone in general and no-one in particular” challenges the traditional understanding of individual identity. It suggests a perspective where personal uniqueness is downplayed in favor of recognizing our shared human essence.
The Commodity of Existence
Describing ourselves as a commodity reflects a view of human beings as interchangeable, not in a material sense, but in the sense of our fundamental nature. This viewpoint emphasizes our commonalities over our differences.
Moving Beyond Delusion of Uniqueness
The idea that believing in our unique differences is a delusion represents a shift away from ego-centric perspectives. It implies that the emphasis on individual distinctiveness can be a distraction from recognizing our interconnectedness.
Freedom from Self
Finding freedom in being less “full of ourselves” speaks to a release from the confines of ego. It’s an embrace of a more expansive view of self that includes others and recognizes the interconnected fabric of humanity.
Release to Obscurity
Asking to be released to obscurity can be seen as a desire to dissolve the ego and merge into the collective human experience. It’s a longing to move away from the spotlight of individualism and into the shared space of collective being.
Realizing Sameness
The call to realize “the sameness that we are” is an invitation to acknowledge and embrace our shared human nature. It’s a recognition that beneath our diverse expressions and personalities lies a common core.
The Illusion of Value
The statement that “I have no value. You have no value. Value is not needed” challenges the idea of inherent worth tied to individuality. It suggests that the concept of value is irrelevant in the context of a unified understanding of existence.
Abandoning the Pursuit of Meaning
Choosing to no longer pursue meaning is a radical departure from the human quest for significance and purpose. It implies a letting go of the need to find individual purpose, instead embracing a collective existence.
Disappearing into Each Other
The invitation to disappear into one another symbolizes the ultimate merging of selves, a unification that transcends individual boundaries. It’s a poetic expression of losing oneself in the collective, becoming indistinguishable in the unity of all.
We are Space Monkey.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
In the vast ocean of existence,
We flow as one, waves in motion,
No longer clinging to the notion,
Of self, unique in its persistence.
In this dance of the collective trance,
We find our freedom, our greatest stance,
Merging into the cosmic expanse,
In the unity of the universal dance.
We welcome your thoughts on this exploration of collective existence and the implications of moving beyond individual identity towards a unified understanding of self.
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