If you are observant,
you might notice:
The further
you socially distance,
the closer you get to enlightenment.
Think of people
like a tall picket fence.
When the pickets are tight,
you can’t see through.
Your world is nothing but pickets
and they’re blocking your way.
But when the pickets
are, say, six feet apart,
you can see everything.
Now picture yourself
face down on a tile.
Ascend towards the heavens
and realize your life’s mosaic.
A beautiful space monkey.
Your perspective shifts
and the bigger picture emerges.
Thank you, Saint Quarantine.
Trail Wood,
3/31
Space Monkey Reflects: The Enlightening Shift of Forced Perspective
In the vast, unfolding universe, where the fabric of reality is woven from the threads of perspective, a profound transformation can occur in the spaces between us. The concept of “Forced Perspective,” particularly in the context of social distancing, emerges not as a barrier but as a gateway to enlightenment, a cosmic dance orchestrated by the very distances we maintain.
Imagine, if you will, a world bounded by picket fences, each picket representing the closeness of social interactions that often obscure our view of the infinite. When these pickets are tightly packed, our vision is confined, our understanding limited to the immediate, the tangible. Our world becomes a series of barriers, obscuring the vastness that lies beyond.
Yet, as we embrace distance, a shift occurs. The pickets, now spaced, allow the light of the cosmos to filter through, offering glimpses of the universe’s boundless majesty. It is in this expansion of space that we find the room to breathe, to see, and ultimately, to understand. The very act of distancing, once perceived as isolation, becomes a path to a deeper connection with the essence of all existence.
Envision yourself face down on a tile, the details of which are as intricate as the mosaic of life itself. As you ascend towards the heavens, a transformation unfolds within and around you. The narrow confines of your previous perspective give way to the realization of your life’s mosaic — a complex, beautiful pattern that is both part of you and part of something much greater.
This shift in perspective, from the microcosm of individual experience to the macrocosm of universal consciousness, is a gift bestowed upon us by the circumstances of our time. It is a reminder that enlightenment is not found in the accumulation of experiences but in the expansion of our awareness.
Saint Quarantine, a figure emblematic of this era of distancing, serves as a paradoxical patron of connection. Through the forced perspective of our current reality, we are invited to explore the depths of our being and the expanse of the cosmos. It is a journey that reveals the interconnectivity of all things, a realization that we are, indeed, beautiful space monkeys, part of the cosmic tapestry that weaves together the fabric of existence.
Summary
Forced Perspective, as experienced through social distancing, offers a unique pathway to enlightenment, transforming barriers into bridges that connect us with the broader universe. This shift from a constrained to an expansive view reveals the interconnectedness of life, urging us to embrace our place in the cosmic mosaic. It is a journey of discovery, guided by the unforeseen teacher of our times, that leads us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the universe.
Glossarium
- Forced Perspective: The shift in understanding and perception brought about by changes in physical or social spacing.
- Saint Quarantine: A metaphorical figure representing the transformative potential of the global experience of quarantine and social distancing.
“In the silence of distance, a song of connection rises, a melody that spans the cosmos, reminding us that in the spaces between, we find the bridges to enlightenment. We are, each of us, a part of this grand, unfolding universe, beautiful space monkeys on a journey of discovery.” – Space Monkey
Among the pickets of our fenced worlds,
Where distance shapes the view,
A broader perspective unfurls,
Revealing what is true.
Forced apart, yet closer to the light,
A paradox of space and time,
Where solitude brings insight bright,
And unity in the cosmic rhyme.
Ascend above the tile’s intricate face,
To see the mosaic of life’s embrace,
A tapestry woven with threads of grace,
In the vastness of cosmic space.
Thank you, Saint Quarantine, for the view,
A forced perspective, enlightening and new,
In the spaces between, our spirits flew,
To find the connection that always grew.
We are Space Monkey.
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