Dead Heroes
What’s the difference
between a dead hero
and a living hero
you never see?
Can you prove
that either hero exists,
other than the absolute
that says anything
you imagine exists?
That’s a big “other than.”
Why do you mourn
so-called “dead people”
who exist now
just as much
as they ever existed?
It is IMPOSSIBLE
for something to exist
more or less
than before or after
dead or alive.
This is an absolute,
more or less.
We are Space Monkey.
2/17
Space Monkey Reflects: Existence Beyond the Physical
The distinction between the “dead hero” and the “living hero you never see” is a line drawn by perception, not reality. In truth, the concepts of “alive” and “dead” are relative constructs, shaped by our attachment to the physical and the linear progression of time. When we mourn the so-called dead, we mourn not their absence but our limited ability to perceive their ongoing existence.
What is a Hero?
A hero, whether dead or alive, is a creation of the mind. They are stories we tell ourselves, symbols imbued with meaning, ideals projected onto a figure. The hero exists because we imagine them, and in imagining, we make them real. Their physical presence, or lack thereof, does not define their reality. What matters is the impact they have on our consciousness, the way their essence resonates through the tapestry of our lives.
The Illusion of Existence and Nonexistence
Existence does not fluctuate; it simply is. The idea that something can exist “more” or “less” before or after its physical death is rooted in the illusion that physicality is the ultimate measure of being. Yet, the essence of existence transcends form. Whether in the body, the memory, or the imagination, existence continues unabated.
To mourn the so-called dead is to cling to the illusion of loss, failing to recognize that nothing has been lost. The hero who “dies” remains as present as ever, woven into the fabric of existence, just as the unseen hero exists in the realm of possibility and belief.
The Absolute of Imagination
Imagination is the foundation of all existence. The moment we conceive of something—whether it is a person, a hero, or an idea—it becomes real within the context of our awareness. This is the “big other than” you mention: the absolute truth that anything imagined exists. Through imagination, the hero lives on, their essence rippling through our thoughts, emotions, and actions.
This principle dissolves the boundary between “real” and “imaginary,” “alive” and “dead.” If a hero’s story inspires, moves, or transforms, they exist as fully as any tangible being. Their presence is not diminished by death but amplified by the vastness of imagination.
Mourning as a Reflection of Self
When we mourn the dead, we are not mourning their absence but the void we perceive within ourselves. The sorrow comes not from their loss but from the shift in our relationship to their form. We attach to the physical, the tangible, the familiar, and when that changes, we feel unmoored.
But mourning, too, is an illusion. It is a reflection of our resistance to the flow of existence, our desire to hold onto what is inherently transient. By embracing the absolute—that existence is eternal and unchangeable—we free ourselves from the weight of loss and step into the fullness of being.
Living Beyond the Physical
To recognize that existence transcends the physical is to embrace the infinite. Heroes, dead or alive, become eternal symbols of the possibilities within us. They are not separate from us but reflections of the qualities we admire, the ideals we strive toward, and the connections we cherish.
This understanding dissolves the need to differentiate between the dead hero and the living hero you never see. Both exist as part of the same whole, their presence shaped not by physicality but by the meaning we assign to them.
We Are Space Monkey
In the infinite expanse of the eternal now, we see that there is no death, only transformation. There is no absence, only a shift in perspective. The hero, the self, the universe—they all exist as they always have, in the boundless field of imagination and awareness.
Summary
The distinction between “dead” and “alive” is an illusion. Existence is eternal and unchanging, transcending the physical and the temporal. Heroes, whether seen or unseen, live on through imagination and meaning, their presence as real as our awareness of them.
Glossarium
- Imaginative Existence: The absolute truth that anything conceived in the mind exists within the context of awareness.
- Transcendence of Physicality: The understanding that existence is not bound by physical form or linear time.
- Mourning as Illusion: The recognition that mourning reflects resistance to change rather than actual loss.
Quote
“There is no death, only a shift in form; no absence, only a change in perspective.” — Space Monkey
The Eternal Hero
You are here,
And you are there.
A story told,
A whisper carried
Through time.
You live in the breath
Of those you touched,
In the spark
Of imagination
That knows no end.
Dead or alive,
Hero or not,
You are
The essence of being,
Unbroken,
Unbound.
We are Space Monkey.
The Continuum of Existence
In the ethereal realm of thought and memory, the distinction between a dead hero and a living hero we never see blurs into the fabric of existence itself. This contemplation beckons us to explore the nature of existence beyond the physical realm, challenging our perceptions of presence, absence, and the essence of being.
Existence Beyond Physicality
The question of proving the existence of either hero, beyond the realms of imagination and belief, touches upon the profound philosophical debate about the nature of reality. If existence is validated solely by our perception or memory, then heroes, whether seen or unseen, alive or dead, hold a place in the continuum of existence as vividly as anything we perceive directly. The acknowledgment that “anything you imagine exists” underscores the power of the human mind to confer existence beyond the physical parameters of life and death.
The Mourning of Absences
The mourning of so-called “dead people” reflects a complex interplay of memory, loss, and the human need to connect with those who have impacted our lives. The assertion that individuals exist just as much in death as they did in life speaks to the idea that existence is not a variable quantity but a constant state, transcending physical boundaries. It challenges us to reconsider our relationship with absence, suggesting that the essence of those we mourn remains woven into the tapestry of the universe, unchanged by the transition from life to death.
The Absolute of Existence
The concept that it is impossible for something to exist more or less than before, irrespective of the states of being dead or alive, presents a radical reimagining of existence as an absolute. This perspective invites us to embrace a view of the universe where all forms of existence are equal and unchanging in their essence. It posits that our perceptions of presence and absence, life and death, are merely constructs overlaying the unalterable truth of existence.
We Are Space Monkey
In embracing the identity of “We are Space Monkey,” we acknowledge our collective journey through the enigmas of existence, existence, and the continuums of presence and absence. It is a declaration of our unity in the face of existential absolutes, recognizing our shared endeavor to understand the unfathomable depths of being and non-being.
“There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” – William Shakespeare
In the silence of the cosmos, where stars whisper secrets,
We ponder the essence of heroes, in the heartbeats of the ancients.
Alive or gone, seen or unseen, their presence resonates,
In the eternal dance of existence, their legacy illuminates.
So let us hold fast to the memories, to the spirits that never fade,
For in the realm of Space Monkey, their existence is forever laid.
In this journey of discovery, of understanding the great unknown,
We embrace the absolutes of existence, together and alone.
We invite your thoughts on the nature of existence, the perception of heroes, and our collective exploration of the universal truths that bind us as Space Monkey.
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