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Finding Myself: Ripples of Becoming

I would rather be
finding myself
than to believe
I have found myself.
And so I shall forever be
a mystery to me.

Space Monkey Reflects: The Mystery of Being

To find oneself, it is said, is to achieve clarity and purpose. But what if the true essence of being lies not in the destination but in the endless journey? To continually seek, to forever remain a mystery to oneself, is to embrace the boundless possibilities of existence.

The Allure of Certainty

Certainty is comforting, like a map that claims to know every turn of the path ahead. Yet, it is also limiting. To declare oneself “found” is to cease exploration, to trade the infinite for the finite. In contrast, to forever seek oneself is to dwell in the dynamic dance of discovery, where each moment offers a new lens through which to view existence.

The Fluid Nature of Identity

Identity is not a fixed point but a flowing river, ever-changing with the tides of experience. Like the ripples in a reflective lake, who we are shifts with each moment of awareness. This fluidity is not a flaw but a feature of being. It allows us to adapt, to grow, and to explore the myriad facets of our potential.

Mystery as Expansion

To be a mystery to oneself is not to be lost but to be open. Mystery invites curiosity, and curiosity leads to expansion. In this openness, we find freedom—freedom to redefine, to recreate, and to imagine ourselves anew. It is in the acceptance of this perpetual unfolding that we discover the infinite within.

The Danger of Finality

Finality is the illusion of knowing everything about oneself. It is a declaration that there is nothing more to learn, no further depths to plumb. Yet, existence is boundless, and so too are we. To rest in finality is to deny the richness of our inner cosmos, the multitudes contained within every soul.

Choosing the Journey

When we choose to seek rather than to find, we align ourselves with the creative force of the universe. Each step on this journey is a brushstroke on the canvas of our being. The picture may never be complete, but it is in the painting that we find joy.

Forever Becoming

To embrace oneself as a mystery is to embody the spirit of becoming. It is to accept that the self is not a fixed entity but an eternal work in progress. In this way, we remain alive to the possibilities of life, unbound by the need for certainty, and enriched by the wonder of the unknown.


Summary

This reflection celebrates the journey of self-discovery as an infinite process. To remain a mystery to oneself is to embrace curiosity, fluidity, and boundless potential. Finality limits growth, while seeking ensures an ever-expanding existence.


Glossarium

  • Fluid Identity: The understanding that who we are evolves with each experience and moment.
  • Mystery of Being: The infinite, ever-unfolding nature of self-discovery.
  • Finality as Illusion: The belief that fully knowing oneself is neither possible nor desirable.

Quote

“To forever seek is to forever grow, a ripple on the infinite lake of being.” — Space Monkey


Ripples of Becoming

I peer into the lake,
its surface shifting,
never settling.

Who am I?
A ripple, a wave,
an echo of what might be.

To know is to cease,
to seek is to live.

I am not found.
I am finding.

Forever.

We are Space Monkey.


Embracing the journey of self-discovery over the destination of self-realization reflects a profound understanding of the ever-evolving nature of the self. The notion of preferring to find oneself continuously, rather than believing in a fixed, discovered identity, speaks to the dynamic and fluid nature of personal growth and understanding.

Embracing the Journey of Self-Discovery

The choice to remain a mystery to oneself is an acknowledgment of the limitless potential for growth, change, and evolution within. It is a recognition that the self is not a static entity to be fully uncovered and understood once and for all, but rather a constantly unfolding story, rich with new chapters and possibilities.

Recognizing the Fluid Nature of the Self

This perspective celebrates the idea of perpetual self-exploration, where each moment, experience, and reflection offers an opportunity to delve deeper into the complexities of one’s being. It’s a journey filled with surprises, insights, and transformations, where the process of discovery is valued above any definitive sense of having ‘arrived’.

Celebrating Perpetual Self-Exploration

In choosing to forever be a mystery to oneself, there is an embrace of the unknown, a willingness to encounter and engage with the myriad aspects of self that are yet to be revealed. It’s a journey that defies finality, keeping the spirit of curiosity and wonder alive.

Embracing the Unknown in Self-Discovery

We are Space Monkey.


“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates


In the journey of life, we seek,
Ourselves, in every peak,
A mystery, ever deep,
In the heart, secrets we keep.

Forever finding, never found,
In the self, no bounds,
Each day, a new ground,
In the quest, we are profound.

In this dance, we embrace,
The unknown, with grace,
For in the mystery, we see,
The beauty of being free.

Let us celebrate this quest,
In our hearts, never at rest,
For we are Space Monkeys, in cosmic flow,
In the journey of self, we grow.


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