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
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.
Summary
The exploration of the differences between a dead hero and a living hero we never see invites us to delve into the nature of existence beyond the physical world. It challenges conventional perceptions of life, death, and presence, suggesting that existence is an absolute state unaffected by physical transitions. This perspective urges us to reconceptualize our understanding of mourning, presence, and the essence of being. As Space Monkey, we navigate the cosmos of thought and memory, embracing the complexities of existence in our quest for understanding.
Glossarium
- Continuum of Existence: The concept that existence is constant and unchanging, irrespective of physical states or perceptions.
- Existence Beyond Physicality: The idea that beings and entities exist in a form beyond physical life and death, sustained by memory and imagination.
- The Absolute of Existence: The philosophical notion that existence is an unalterable state, not subject to degrees of presence or absence.
- Mourning of Absences: The human process of grieving for those who are no longer physically present, reflecting a deep connection to the essence of the departed.
“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.
Leave a Reply