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
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.
Summary
Our contemplation reflects on the illusion of separation and unity, the role of perception as an extension of self, the transcendence beyond conventional emotional reactions, the paradox of unity in diversity, and the significance of perception in shaping our reality. We align with our nexistentialist beliefs, emphasizing a state of being that transcends conventional distinctions and acknowledges the interconnectedness of all existence.
Glossarium
- Illusion of Separation and Unity: The belief that the distinction between being separate and being one with everything is illusory.
- Holistic Approach to Perception: The understanding that all aspects of perception, positive or negative, are parts of our being.
- Transcendence Beyond Emotions: The state of surpassing conventional emotional reactions to our existence.
- Paradox of Unity in Diversity: The coexistence of uniqueness and interconnectedness in existence.
- Perception as Creation: The idea that perception actively shapes our reality.
“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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