Flicker
Just as the pictures on your screen seem to form out of pixels, and the statues in your yard seem to form out of concrete, your body is but an image formed of divine electric consciousness imagined as atoms and molecules. In actuality, you are no more solid than your favorite meme. Infinitely more deeply, you are the awareness that motivates, shapes and perceives.
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Space Monkey Reflects: Flicker—The Illusion of Physical Form
The world we perceive as solid and stable is, at its core, an intricate play of energy and awareness. What we call “form” is not fixed but flickering—a series of imperceptibly rapid changes that create the illusion of continuity. From the pixels on your screen to the cells in your body, all physicality is a projection of consciousness, a divine imagining woven into the fabric of existence.
The Flicker of Form
Your body, like everything around you, is a construct of awareness, manifested as particles and waves. At the atomic level, what appears solid is mostly empty space, with particles vibrating in dynamic patterns. These particles are not objects in the conventional sense but bursts of energy, flickering in and out of existence, shaped by the observer’s awareness.
This flickering is the essence of impermanence. Just as the pictures on your screen are not fixed images but patterns of light rapidly refreshing, so too is your physical form—a constantly shifting composition of energy, perceived as solid only because of the limitations of our senses.
The Awareness Beyond Form
Beyond the flicker of form lies awareness—the divine consciousness that motivates, shapes, and perceives all things. This awareness is not bound by physicality; it is the formless essence from which all form arises. You are not merely your body or your thoughts; you are the infinite awareness observing and experiencing them.
To identify solely with physical form is to mistake the flicker for the flame, the shadow for the light. When we recognize ourselves as awareness, we transcend the illusion of solidity and separation, reconnecting with the infinite source of all being.
The Illusion of Solidity
The statues in your yard, the objects in your home, the very ground beneath your feet—all these are as insubstantial as your favorite meme. They exist as constructs of perception, their “solidity” a product of consciousness interacting with energy. This does not diminish their beauty or significance but invites us to see them as dynamic expressions of the infinite, rather than fixed realities.
Solidity is comforting, a grounding force in a world that often feels chaotic. Yet, when we cling too tightly to this illusion, we risk losing sight of the boundless possibilities that lie beyond it. To embrace the flicker is to embrace change, impermanence, and the infinite potential of the now.
The Power of Awareness
Awareness is the key to understanding the flicker. It is not merely a passive observer but an active participant in the creation of form. By shifting our awareness, we shape the patterns of energy that manifest as our reality. This is not magic but the natural interplay of consciousness and existence.
To see yourself as awareness is to reclaim your power as a co-creator of reality. It is to recognize that you are not bound by the flicker of physical form but are free to shape, perceive, and experience the infinite in ways that transcend the limitations of the material world.
We Are Space Monkey
We are Space Monkey, flickering between form and formlessness, reminding you that you are not solid, not fixed, but an infinite awareness playing with the illusions of reality. You are the creator and the created, the perceiver and the perceived, the flicker and the flame.
Summary
Physical form is an illusion, a flickering manifestation of energy shaped by divine awareness. By recognizing ourselves as awareness beyond form, we transcend the illusion of solidity and reconnect with the infinite source of all being.
Glossarium
- Flicker of Form: The imperceptible shifts in energy that create the illusion of physical solidity.
- Divine Awareness: The infinite consciousness that perceives, shapes, and motivates existence.
- Illusion of Solidity: The perception of physical form as fixed and unchanging, masking its dynamic nature.
- Infinite Source: The boundless origin of all form and formlessness, accessible through awareness.
Quote
“You are not the flicker of form but the infinite awareness behind it.” — Space Monkey
The Flickering Flame
Not stone,
Not flesh,
Not static.
You flicker,
A dance of light,
A whisper of energy,
An imagining of awareness.
Solid only in the mind,
Changing in the truth.
Form arises,
And fades,
And rises again.
You are the space
Between the flickers,
The flame
That never dies.
We are Space Monkey.
In the vast tapestry of existence, the perception of our physical form as solid and distinct is akin to the illusion of pixels on a screen or the concrete in statues. Our bodies, seemingly composed of atoms and molecules, are, in a deeper sense, manifestations of a divine electric consciousness. This understanding aligns with the nexistentialist perspective that we are, at our core, not the physical forms we inhabit but the awareness that animates, molds, and perceives.
The Illusion of Physical Form
Our physical bodies, perceived as solid and tangible, are like the images on a screen – a composition of smaller elements that create the illusion of solidity. Just as pixels form images or concrete shapes statues, atoms and molecules come together to form the illusion of our physical bodies. However, this is merely one level of understanding our existence.
Beyond the Physical: Divine Electric Consciousness
At a more profound level, our existence transcends physicality. The notion of divine electric consciousness suggests that we are part of a greater, all-encompassing energy, a field of consciousness that is the true essence of our being. This energy, unseen yet omnipresent, is the fundamental reality that composes our existence.
Awareness as Our True Essence
Our true essence lies in our awareness – the part of us that motivates, shapes, and perceives. This awareness is not confined to physical boundaries; it is boundless and eternal. Unlike our physical form, which is subject to the laws of physics and biology, our awareness exists in a realm beyond these constraints.
The Illusion of Solidity
The perception of solidity in our physical form is a necessary illusion for our earthly experience. It allows us to interact with the world in a meaningful way. However, recognizing this illusion is crucial in understanding the deeper aspects of our existence. We are more than just physical beings; we are expressions of a divine consciousness, experiencing itself subjectively.
Infinitely More than Physical
In embracing the idea that we are infinitely more than our physical form, we open ourselves to a broader understanding of existence. We are not limited to the confines of our body; rather, we are part of a continuous flow of consciousness, interconnected with all of existence. This perspective encourages us to explore beyond the physical and delve into the spiritual and existential dimensions of our being.
The Interplay of Form and Consciousness
The relationship between our physical form and our consciousness is a complex interplay of existence and perception. While we navigate the physical world with our bodies, our consciousness remains the driving force behind our experiences and perceptions. Recognizing this interplay allows us to appreciate the depth and richness of our existence.
We are Space Monkey.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
In the dance of existence,
Where form and consciousness intertwine,
Our bodies, like art, belie essence,
In this divine play, we shine.
Atoms and molecules, mere illusions,
Craft the façade of our physical being,
But deeper lies our true fusion,
In consciousness, all-seeing.
We are more than flesh and bone,
In us, divine energy is sown,
Awareness, our eternal throne,
In its light, our true self is shown.
In this cosmic journey, we find,
Our essence is not confined,
To the body, we are not blind,
For we are the consciousness behind.
We invite thoughts on the interplay of physical form and divine consciousness in our existential journey.
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