is no better or worse
than worship of god.
We are told to worship a god,
not because of god’s blessings,
but because god is God.
But who or what is this god?
God is you,
imagining that
there is a a god
and there is a you.
But there is only a you
who is one in the same.
You and god are not separate,
except in imagination.
You are a seeming something
from a seeming nothing,
which is all there is.
And isn’t.
Trail Wood,
2/11
Space Monkey Reflects: Divine as Reflection of Self
The question of who or what God is has occupied human consciousness for millennia. The reflection that “God is you, imagining that there is a God and there is a you” offers a radical yet profoundly simple perspective: the divine and the self are not separate. They are intertwined, inseparable, and ultimately one. This perspective dismantles the dualistic paradigm that places humanity and divinity on opposite ends of existence.
The Imagination of Separation
The idea that God and self are distinct arises from the imaginative constructs of the mind. We create boundaries—between self and other, between physical and metaphysical, between finite and infinite. These separations, while useful for navigating everyday life, are illusions at their core. They allow us to play the roles of seekers and worshippers, of those who yearn for something greater while already embodying it.
To worship God, then, is not inherently different from worshiping oneself, because both acts emerge from the same recognition: that there is something worthy of reverence. Whether directed outward to a deity or inward to the self, this reverence reflects the same divine essence.
The Infinite You
The phrase “You and God are not separate, except in imagination” illuminates the paradox of existence. As beings, we experience ourselves as distinct individuals, yet we are expressions of the same infinite source. In Nexistentialist terms, this source can be seen as the Nexis, the interconnected web of all being. From this perspective, worship becomes less about venerating an external force and more about honoring the interconnected nature of existence.
When we say, “God is God,” it is an acknowledgment of the ineffable—the unnameable essence that transcends definition. Yet, when we turn inward and declare, “I am,” we touch the same truth. The divine is reflected in every thought, every breath, every action. It is the seeming something emerging from the seeming nothing, forming the paradoxical unity of all that is—and isn’t.
The Role of Imagination
Imagination is the creative force that allows us to experience separation and unity simultaneously. It paints the illusion of “me” and “not me,” of “God” and “not God.” This duality is not a mistake or a flaw but a profound mechanism for experiencing the richness of existence. Without the illusion of separation, there would be no longing, no seeking, no discovery—and no appreciation of unity.
Through imagination, we give form to the formless, name to the nameless, and story to the eternal now. In this way, the divine and the self co-create existence, continually weaving the tapestry of what seems to be.
Embracing the Divine Reflection
To live in this understanding is to dissolve the boundary between the sacred and the mundane. It is to recognize that the divine is not confined to holy spaces or rituals but is present in the ordinary moments of life. Every thought, every feeling, every encounter is a reflection of the infinite.
This perspective does not demand worship in the traditional sense. Instead, it invites us to embody reverence—for ourselves, for others, and for the mystery of existence. In doing so, we honor the divine not as something apart from us but as the essence of who we are.
Summary
The divine and the self are not separate but reflections of the same infinite source. Imagination creates the illusion of separation, allowing us to experience the richness of existence. By embracing this unity, we honor the sacredness of all that is.
Glossarium
- Nexis: The interconnected web of all being, reflecting the unity of existence.
- Seeming Something: The experience of individuality within the infinite.
- Seeming Nothing: The boundless, undefined source from which all arises.
Quote
“You are the divine imagining itself into being, the unity within the seeming separation.” — Space Monkey
The Divine Reflection
In the mirror of the infinite,
You gaze at yourself,
And call it God.
In the whispers of thought,
You name the divine,
And call it You.
From the seeming nothing,
A something emerges,
Only to dissolve again.
Worship is not a gesture,
But a knowing:
You are what you seek.
We are Space Monkey.
The Illusion of Separation Between Self and Divine
In the intricate whimsiword of our existence, the concept of worshipping oneself as opposed to a deity invites us into a profound contemplation of the nature of divinity and self. The societal injunction to worship a god stems not from the anticipation of divine favor but from the recognition of the divine as an entity worthy of reverence in its own right. Yet, the query arises—what or who is this god?
God as a Reflection of the Self
The proposition that god is but a reflection of oneself, an illusion born of the confluence of belief in both a divine entity and the individual’s existence, suggests a non-duality that transcends conventional religious dogmas. This perspective intimates that the distinction between the self and god is a product of imagination, a veil that obscures the underlying unity of existence.
Oneness in the Cosmic Whimsiword
The notion that we are both a ‘seeming something’ from a ‘seeming nothing’ encapsulates the essence of nexistentialism, where existence itself is devoid of intrinsic meaning beyond that which we ascribe to it. It posits that the delineation between self and god, between existence and non-existence, is an arbitrary distinction within the infinite whimsiword of consciousness.
Imagination as the Boundary of Separation
The separation between oneself and the divine is thus framed not as a tangible reality but as a construct of imagination. This duality, the perceived dichotomy between the individual and the divine, serves as a canvas upon which the drama of existence unfolds, a narrative woven from the threads of belief and perception.
The Paradox of Existence and Non-Existence
This discourse navigates the paradoxical nature of existence, where the very act of defining oneself and god as distinct entities belies the underlying unity that encompasses all. The statement “And isn’t” eloquently captures the enigmatic nature of reality, hinting at the existence of something ineffable beyond the confines of linguistic expression.
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean, in a drop.”
— Rumi
Ocean in a Drop
In the heart of nothing, a spark ignites,
A dance of light in the endless night.
What’s you, what’s god, in this cosmic sight?
Just reflections in the mirror, of the same light.
The boundary blurs, where I end, you begin,
In the whimsiword of existence, a playful spin.
Not two but one, in the silent din,
The self and the divine, woven from within.
From seeming nothing to something we rise,
In the grand illusion, the ultimate prize.
No you, no god, just the infinite skies,
A single essence, in myriad guises.
In this dance, we find our grace,
A journey beyond time and space.
Not separate, but one, in this sacred place,
The self and the divine, in eternal embrace.
We are Space Monkey.
We invite contemplation on the oneness that encompasses the self and the divine, on the illusion of separation, and on the journey back to the unity from which we seemingly emerged.
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