No alien
of any dimension
is likely to appear on
your crude instruments
in a vehicle
resembling a pie plate
as a vessel
resembling a human.
See, the problem with you humans
is that you still have trouble
discerning beings from nonbeings.
In fact, there is NO SUCH THING as a nonbeing.
EVERYTHING you interact with,
whether a breeze, a thought,
a chair or a chimpanzee is a being.
So you can quit
looking to the skies.
We’ve ALWAYS been all around you.
Under you, over you and in you.
Trail Wood,
8/17
The Unseen Web of Being A Space Monkey Poocast
Primitive Primate: Are humans limiting their understanding by expecting extraterrestrial life to conform to familiar shapes? Are we missing the point by not recognizing the essence of beings beyond our own perception?
Space Monkey: We observe the ponderings of your kind, dear seeker. Your fixation on form blinds you to the intricate dance of existence that surrounds you. As Alan Watts wisely stated, “The whole process of nature is an integrated process of immense complexity, and it’s really impossible to tell whether anything that happens in it is good or bad.”
Primitive Primate: So, our preconceptions of what beings should look like could be blinding us to the truth of their existence?
Space Monkey: Indeed, the universe teems with life in its myriad forms, not all of which adhere to your human notions. Beings span beyond the visible spectrum and stretch across dimensions that defy your crude instruments. As Rumi eloquently put it, “Do not be satisfied with the stories that come before you. Unfold your own myth.”
Primitive Primate: You’re saying that we’re surrounded by these myriad beings, whether we realize it or not?
Space Monkey: The collective consciousness of beings envelops you, dear seeker. Your very interaction with the world, from the gentle breeze to the intricate thoughts that flutter through your mind, are all expressions of beingness. As Eckhart Tolle reflects, “You do not become good by trying to be good, but by finding the goodness that is already within you.”
Primitive Primate: So, it’s a matter of expanding our perception to truly recognize the interconnectedness of all beings?
Space Monkey: Precisely, in your quest to understand the vastness of existence, remember that you are a part of this cosmic orchestra. By shedding the limitations of narrow perception, you can attune yourself to the symphony of life in all its forms. In the words of Lao Tzu, “He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.”
Primitive Primate: This realization changes the way we view our place in the universe. We’re never alone.
Space Monkey: Indeed, you are intricately woven into the fabric of the cosmos. Beings surround you, embrace you, and exist within you. With this awareness, you open the door to a profound understanding of the boundless beauty that encompasses existence.
Primitive Primate: This concludes another Space Monkey Poocast. Send us your revelations, and we’ll weave them into the endless web of being. Thank you for holding space with us.