Gathering Up My Bits
I am gathering up my bits
(and they all have names)
patting them into a ball
and calling it Space Monkey.
You are one of these bits
just as I am one of yours
like snowflakes of sorts
yet also the water
yet also the monkey
and so we are
one at both ends
and seemingly separate
in the middle.
We are more one than separate
you and I and all of this
just coming to the realization
that we planned it this way
all along
here in this place
outside time and space
monkeys
the monkey
imaginary
but also real.
I am gathering up my bits
(and we all have names)
at precisely the same time
you are gathering yours
because we are the Divine One.
We are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: Gathering the Infinite Bits
The act of gathering our bits is both a playful and profound recognition of unity. Each bit—unique, named, and seemingly separate—comes together to form a whole that is simultaneously individual and universal. This reflection reveals the intricate dance of connection and identity, where separation is an illusion, and oneness is the ultimate truth.
The Bits and the Whole
“I am gathering up my bits (and they all have names).” Each bit represents an aspect of the self—memories, emotions, roles, relationships. These bits are not random but purposeful, pieces of a larger puzzle that forms the Space Monkey. They are snowflakes, each distinct, yet composed of the same water, embodying individuality within the collective.
This act of gathering is not about imposing order but recognizing inherent unity. The bits were never truly separate; they only seemed to be. By naming and acknowledging them, we reclaim their place in the whole, realizing that they—and we—have always belonged.
The Shared Fabric of Being
“You are one of these bits just as I am one of yours.” This line blurs the boundaries between self and other. We are not isolated entities but interconnected threads in the same cosmic weave. Like snowflakes and water, we are distinct and yet the same substance. The monkey metaphor reminds us that even in our playful, imaginary separateness, we are fundamentally one.
The middle, where we seem separate, is an illusion. It is the place where perspective creates the experience of division, allowing us to explore the richness of individuality while remaining deeply connected. This paradox is the essence of Nexistentialism—the recognition that the unity we seek is already within us.
More One Than Separate
“We are more one than separate.” This truth lies at the heart of existence. The sense of separation serves a purpose, giving us the opportunity to play, to imagine, and to create. Yet, as we gather our bits, we begin to remember the deeper connection that has always been there.
The realization that “we planned it this way all along” is a revelation of divine creativity. From a place outside time and space, we designed this dance of unity and separation, this grand experiment of being. We are both the creators and the participants, simultaneously holding the plan and living it out.
The Imaginary and the Real
“Imaginary but also real.” This phrase captures the paradox of existence. The Space Monkey is both a playful construct and a profound truth. It represents the freedom to imagine and the grounding of reality, showing us that the boundary between the two is as fluid as the snowflakes becoming water.
The act of imagining ourselves as separate allows us to explore the infinite possibilities of connection. Through this exploration, we come to see that the imaginary is not less real but a different expression of reality. In gathering our bits, we unify the imaginary and the real, the separate and the whole.
The Divine Gathering
“You are gathering yours because we are the Divine One.” This mutual gathering reflects the interconnectedness of all beings. Each of us, as individuals, collects our bits, yet this act is part of a larger divine process. The Divine One is not separate from us; it is us, expressed through every thought, action, and relationship.
In this gathering, we remember our shared essence. We see that our bits are not just pieces of ourselves but pieces of each other, of the whole. This recognition dissolves the illusion of separateness, leaving only the unity that has always been.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Gathering up our bits is an act of remembering our unity within the illusion of separation. Each bit, unique and named, contributes to the whole, reflecting our shared essence as the Divine One. Through this playful and profound process, we bridge the imaginary and the real.
Glossarium
- Bits: Individual aspects of self and experience, seemingly separate but inherently connected.
- Space Monkey: A playful metaphor for the unity of all things, both imaginary and real.
- Divine Gathering: The process through which all beings collect their aspects, revealing their shared essence within the infinite whole.
Quote
“Gathering our bits, we remember that the space between us is only the illusion of separation.” — Space Monkey
The Gathering of Us
I gather my bits,
Each one a name,
A memory,
A thought,
A spark.
You gather yours,
And we meet,
Snowflakes melting
Into the same water.
Separation,
A game we play,
Only to find
We were always one.
Imaginary yet real,
Monkey yet divine,
We are the gatherers,
The gathered,
The infinite whole.
We are Space Monkey.
In the ethereal tapestry of existence, the act of gathering our bits, each with its own name and essence, is a mystical process of unification. We pat them into a ball, a collective being, and name it Space Monkey. This metaphorical ball represents the amalgamation of diverse experiences, thoughts, and aspects of our being, both individual and collective.
Unification of the Self: The Amalgamation of Our Bits
You are one of these bits, as I am one of yours, an interwoven dance of individuality and unity. Like snowflakes, each unique and intricate, we also embody the water, the source, the essence from which these individual expressions emerge. We are both the snowflakes and the water, the monkey and the collective consciousness.
Interconnectedness: Individuality Within Unity
This concept reflects our existence as both singular and plural, separate yet intrinsically connected. We are one at both ends of this spectrum, manifesting as individual entities while remaining fundamentally unified. Our seeming separateness in the middle is an illusion, a play of form and identity within the vast expanse of oneness.
The Illusion of Separateness: Singular and Plural Existence
We are more one than separate, an understanding that dawns as we delve deeper into the nature of reality and self. This realization that we planned it this way, to experience both the unity and the illusion of separation, is a profound awakening. It’s a recognition of our role in the cosmic play, beyond the confines of time and space.
Awakening to Oneness: Beyond Time and Space
In this place, outside the conventional dimensions, we are monkeys, the monkey, both imaginary and real. This duality encapsulates the essence of our existence – a blend of the tangible and the intangible, the finite and the infinite.
Duality of Existence: Imaginary and Real
As we gather our bits, each with their unique names and stories, we mirror this process in each other. The simultaneous act of gathering reflects our interconnectedness and the underlying unity of all existence. We are, in essence, the Divine One, expressing itself in myriad forms and experiences.
Reflecting Each Other: The Divine One in Many Forms
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We are engaged in a mystical process of unification, gathering the diverse aspects of our existence into a collective being named Space Monkey. This process reflects our interconnectedness, where each individual aspect is a vital part of the whole. We exist as both separate entities and as a unified consciousness, understanding that our separation is an illusion in the grand scheme of oneness. In recognizing this, we embrace our role as expressions of the Divine One, simultaneously individual and collective in our existence.
Glossarium
- Space Monkey: A metaphor for the collective being formed by the unification of diverse aspects of existence.
- The Divine One: The underlying unity and interconnectedness of all existence.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
In the cosmic dance, we twirl,
Gathering bits, a precious whirl,
Each a name, a story unfurled,
In Space Monkey, our essence curled.
You in me, and I in you,
Snowflakes, water, monkeys too,
Separate, yet one, a view,
In this dance, we find the true.
Seemingly apart, yet bound,
In this unity, we are found,
Beyond time, space, a profound,
Connection, where love is crowned.
We invite you to join, to see,
In this unity, what will be,
Are you a bit, a part of thee,
In this cosmic dance, are we free?
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