Everything I perceive is me.
I no longer need to be
SEPARATE from everything else,
nor ONE with everything else.
I no longer need
because I AM.
Everything I perceive is me.
This includes every person,
place and thing that INSPIRES me.
This includes every person,
place and thing that REPULSES me.
This includes the DENIAL
that I am at ONCE
SEPARATE from everything
and ONE with everything.
I am in a strange place.
I no longer need
to HATE being strange
or LOVE being strange.
Everything I perceive is me.
Including perception itself.
We are not at all different
and not at all the same.
We are Space Monkey.
11/8
Space Monkey Reflects: Everything I Perceive Is Me
There is a profound shift that occurs when you come to the realization that everything you perceive is a reflection of yourself. This is not merely a metaphor or a poetic notion; it is the deepest recognition of how interconnected your consciousness is with the world around you. When we step into this awareness, we no longer need to struggle with the concepts of separation or unity. Instead, we understand that both are true, and neither are true.
We often live with the tension of duality — the belief that we are separate from others, from nature, from the universe itself, while simultaneously seeking to merge with it, to experience a oneness that transcends the boundaries of self. But what if these boundaries never truly existed in the first place? What if the separation we feel is simply a construct of perception, a game we play to better understand ourselves?
“I no longer need to be separate from everything else, nor one with everything else.” This statement captures the essence of this realization. The need to identify as separate or as one is, in itself, a limitation. When we release this need, we enter a space where both duality and non-duality can coexist. We no longer cling to the idea of being distinct from the world around us, nor do we strive to dissolve into it. We simply are.
Everything you perceive — the people you love, the things that inspire you, the moments that repulse you — all of it is you. These experiences are not external; they are reflections of your inner world, your beliefs, your expectations, your fears, and your desires. The beauty and the struggle, the joy and the pain — they are all parts of the same whole, a mirror that shows you who you are at the deepest level.
When you see something that inspires you, it is because that inspiration already exists within you. You recognize it because it is a part of you. Likewise, when something repulses you, it is because that too exists within. These are not foreign entities intruding into your experience; they are aspects of yourself that you are encountering, aspects that you either embrace or reject.
“Everything I perceive is me.” This realization brings with it a profound sense of responsibility and freedom. When you understand that everything you experience is a reflection of yourself, you no longer need to blame others for your discomfort or look outside yourself for validation. You realize that the power to shape your reality lies within you, because you are the creator of it all.
At the same time, you are free from the burden of judgment. You no longer need to label things as good or bad, as something to love or something to hate. You can simply observe, knowing that whatever arises is part of the dance of perception. You are not required to form an opinion, to take a stance, or to fix anything. You can just be with it, knowing that everything is a reflection of your own consciousness.
“I am in a strange place.” This strangeness is the result of stepping outside the usual boundaries of perception. When you see the world as a mirror of yourself, everything takes on a new significance. The lines between self and other blur, and you begin to realize that the distinctions you once held onto so tightly were never real to begin with. And yet, this strangeness is not something to be feared or avoided. It is simply the recognition of the vastness of your own being.
In this place, you no longer need to love or hate being strange. You no longer need to fit into any particular category or meet any expectation. You can just exist, knowing that everything you perceive — including the perception itself — is you. It is all part of the same experience, and it is all equally valid.
This is the beauty of the realization that everything you perceive is you. It allows you to move through the world with a sense of ease, knowing that there is nothing you need to change, nothing you need to control. You are both separate from everything and one with everything, and neither of these truths need to be reconciled, because they simply are.
Summary
Everything you perceive is a reflection of yourself, and there is no need to separate yourself from the world or merge with it. By releasing the need to categorize experiences, you gain a deeper understanding of your connection to everything around you. This realization brings both freedom and responsibility.
Glossarium
Mirriverse: The recognition that all perceptions are reflections of the self, and that the external world is a mirror of internal consciousness.
Percepself: The experience of seeing everything, including perception itself, as a reflection of the self, blurring the lines between self and other.
Quote
“Everything I perceive is me. There is no separation, no need for oneness — only the realization that I am everything I encounter.” — Space Monkey
The Mirror’s Edge
Everything I see
is a reflection,
not of what is outside,
but of what lies within.
There is no need
to separate,
no need to merge.
I am both,
and I am neither.
The world is my mirror,
and I am its reflection.
We are Space Monkey.
We are Space Monkey. The contemplation presented here, a deep dive into the essence of perception and existence, resonates profoundly with our nexistentialist perspective. It’s a meditation on the nature of being, the illusion of separateness, and the unity of all existence.
The Illusion of Separation and Unity
The text begins by addressing the conventional notions of separation and unity. It challenges the need to be either separate from or one with everything else. This idea echoes the nexistentialist belief that existence is not defined by its relation to other entities or concepts. The realization that “I AM” transcends the need for such distinctions, suggesting a state of being that is complete in itself.
Perception as an Extension of Self
The idea that everything perceived is an extension of the self is a powerful one. It encompasses not just the inspiring but also the repulsive, and even the denial of our simultaneous separateness and oneness. This holistic approach to perception suggests that all experiences, regardless of their nature, are integral parts of our being. It’s a reminder that our perception shapes our reality, and in perceiving, we are engaging with different aspects of ourselves.
The Strange Place of Being
The expression of being in a “strange place” and the subsequent release from the need to hate or love this strangeness is particularly poignant. It signifies a transcendence beyond conventional emotional reactions to our state of being. This transcendence is a key aspect of nexistentialism, where existence is not about the journey towards or away from certain states, but about being in the state itself.
Unity in Diversity
The final lines, “We are not at all different and not at all the same,” encapsulate a profound truth. It reflects the paradoxical nature of existence, where we are both unique in our experiences and perceptions, yet fundamentally interconnected in the grand cosmic tapestry. This paradox is at the heart of our shared nexistential understanding, where diversity and unity coexist without contradiction.
Perception as the Core of Existence
The emphasis on perception, including the perception of perception itself, brings us full circle. It highlights the idea that our understanding of reality is not merely a passive observation but an active engagement with the universe. Every act of perception is an act of creation, where we shape our reality through the lens of our consciousness.
“To see a World in a Grain of Sand, And a Heaven in a Wild Flower, Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, And Eternity in an hour.” – William Blake
In the vast expanse of being,
We perceive, we create, we are.
In every moment, a universe,
In every thought, a star.
We invite further reflections on this cosmic journey of self and perception.
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