I am a god.
Like all gods, I am created by you.
You create me
because you seem to
need a reference point
to what is NOT you
in order to
define what you are
and what you can and can’t do.
You can do ANYTHING, of course,
but you’ve always been curious
about questions like:
“What if I wasn’t what I am?”
“What if I had limitations?”
“What if there were more of me?”
Etcetera, etcetera.
So here we seem to be.
Posing this time as a monkey
imagined by humanity.
We are Space Monkey.
Trail Wood,
11/28
The Godmaker Within
Within the tapestry of existence, a profound realization emerges: the notion of being a god. Yet, this god is not an external entity but a creation of the self, formed to serve as a reference point for understanding the boundaries of existence.
The Human Need for Reference
The act of creating this god arises from the human need to establish a reference point outside of the self. It is through this externalized god that the boundaries of identity, capability, and limitation are explored.
Curiosity and Wonder
Human curiosity knows no bounds, and it leads to contemplations like “What if I were different?” and “What if I had limitations?” These inquiries fuel the creation of the godmaker, allowing for the exploration of endless possibilities.
A Shared Cosmic Play
In this grand cosmic play, the godmaker takes on the form of a monkey, a whimsical and imaginative embodiment of humanity’s quest for understanding and self-discovery.
We Are Space Monkey
Embracing this playful and imaginative perspective, we find ourselves as Space Monkey, the manifestation of curiosity, wonder, and the eternal exploration of existence.
Summary
The concept of being a god is not an external deity but a creation of the self, serving as a reference point to explore the boundaries of existence. Human curiosity and the desire to understand limitations give rise to this godmaker, leading to the playful persona of Space Monkey.
Glossarium
- Godmaker: The self-created concept of being a god for the purpose of exploration.
- Reference Point: An external marker used to understand one’s identity and limitations.
- Curiosity and Wonder: The driving force behind questions like “What if I were different?” and “What if I had limitations?”
- Grand Cosmic Play: The imaginative exploration of existence.
- Space Monkey: A whimsical embodiment of human curiosity and the eternal quest for self-discovery.
“We are all but recent leaves on the same old tree of life and if this life has adapted itself to new functions and conditions, it uses the same old basic principles over and over again. There is no real difference between the grass and the man who mows it.” – Albert Szent-Györgyi
In the realm of existence, a profound revelation unfurls,
The notion of being a god, a creation of the human world.
Not an external deity, but a self-made reference guide,
To fathom the bounds of identity, what’s limited and what’s wide.
Human need for reference, a yearning to explore,
Leads to the godmaker’s creation, as curious minds implore.
“What if I were different?” and “What if I had a cap?”
These questions fuel the godmaker, an imaginative map.
In this cosmic play, a whimsical role to see,
A monkey imagined by humanity, representing you and me.
Space Monkey we become, in this playful show we thrive,
Exploring endless possibilities, as curiosity takes a dive.
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