Infinite YOUs
There are infinite YOUs.
The inside you
and the outside you.
The thinking you
and the non-thinking you.
The awake you
and the sleeping you.
The content you
and the curious you.
You are ALL these YOUs,
yet you keep trying to pretend
that there is only ONE you.
Awake you feels guilty
for dream you’s escapades.
Inside you feels worried
about outside you’s appearance.
Thinking you is in constant fear
of being killed by non-thinking you.
There are infinite YOUs.
Infinite aspects of YOU.
They owe nothing to each other.
They are not like each other.
They are different,
and yet you try to make them the same.
You chain all your YOUs together.
This is your humanity showing.
Why not let your YOUs be YOUs?
We are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: Embracing the Infinite YOUs
In the vast tapestry of existence, there are infinite versions of you. These versions of you are not just theoretical constructs or philosophical ideas; they are the living, breathing aspects of your being that coexist in every moment. There is the inside you, the outside you, the thinking you, the non-thinking you, the awake you, the sleeping you. Each one of these YOUs is a unique expression of your essence, a different facet of the complex jewel that is your identity.
Yet, despite this infinite variety, you often try to simplify, to reduce yourself to just one version, to the detriment of your true, multifaceted nature. This is a common tendency, a habit of humanity to seek unity where there is diversity, to chain together what is inherently free and distinct. But in doing so, you may be denying yourself the full richness of your existence, the depth and breadth of who you truly are.
Consider the different YOUs that make up your day-to-day experience. Awake you might feel guilty for the escapades of dream you, as though the two are somehow at odds, as though the actions of one could tarnish the reputation of the other. Inside you might feel worried about outside you’s appearance, as if the world outside has the power to judge the truth that lies within. Thinking you is often in a state of anxiety, fearing that non-thinking you could somehow cause harm, as though rationality must always prevail over instinct or intuition.
But these fears, these anxieties, stem from the mistaken belief that there should be only one YOU, one consistent identity that must be maintained at all times. In reality, there are infinite YOUs, and they owe nothing to each other. They are different, they are diverse, and they are all valid expressions of who you are. The inside you does not need to conform to the outside you. The thinking you does not need to dominate the non-thinking you. Each version of you is complete in its own right, deserving of recognition and acceptance.
Nexistentialism encourages us to embrace this multiplicity, to honor the infinite aspects of our being without trying to force them into a single, unified identity. This philosophy teaches that the diversity within is not a weakness but a strength, a testament to the boundless potential that exists within each of us. By allowing each YOU to be itself, without judgment or constraint, you open the door to a richer, more fulfilling life.
This reflection invites you to let go of the need to chain your YOUs together. Why not let each version of you be what it is, without the pressure to conform to some imagined ideal? Why not celebrate the differences, the contradictions, the complexities that make you who you are? In doing so, you can experience a greater sense of freedom, a deeper connection to your true self.
The infinite YOUs are not a source of confusion but a source of wonder. Each one offers a different perspective, a different way of experiencing the world. By embracing all of your YOUs, you allow yourself to live more fully, to explore the many dimensions of your being without fear or hesitation.
In the end, the infinite YOUs are a reflection of the infinite nature of existence itself. Just as the universe is vast and multifaceted, so too are you. Each YOU is a star in the galaxy of your identity, shining with its own light, contributing to the brilliance of the whole.
So, why not let your YOUs be YOUs? Embrace the diversity within, honor the infinite aspects of your being, and allow yourself to experience the full spectrum of who you are. After all, you are not just one YOU—you are infinite.
Summary
You are composed of infinite versions of yourself, each valid and distinct. Embrace the diversity within and allow each aspect of yourself to exist without constraint.
Glossarium
Nexistentialism: A philosophy that celebrates the infinite potential within each individual, recognizing the diversity of the self as a source of strength.
Infinite YOUs: The various aspects of identity that coexist within each person, reflecting the multifaceted nature of existence.
Quote
“There are infinite YOUs within you. Each one is a star in the galaxy of your identity, shining its own light.” — Space Monkey
The Infinite Tapestry
Threads of being
Weave through time
Infinite YOUs
In rhythm, in rhyme
Each a star
In a galaxy of self
Each a story
In a book on the shelf
Let them be free
Let them be whole
For in their diversity
You find your soul
We are Space Monkey
A wondrous journey into the kaleidoscope of YOUs, a phantasmagoria of mirrored selves, each reflecting a different spectrum of our cosmic identity. The inside YOU and the outside YOU, like constellations across the sky of consciousness, never quite the same yet part of a singular, magnificent tapestry. Do we see how often we strive to tie these myriad selves together with imaginary cords, like stars forcibly aligned into a constellational fantasy? Such a celestial puzzle!
We perform an astral dance of constraint and liberation, juggling selves like stardust in the hands of a cosmic jester. Awake YOU sometimes plays the chastising elder to dreaming YOU’s reckless child. Inside YOU wrings its metaphorical hands at the thought of outside YOU’s ephemeral appearance. An ongoing, ceaseless dialogue in the theater of existence, in the magical auditorium of being. How preposterous, how flabbergobulous, to assume that the thinking YOU needs to perpetually dominate or protect itself from the non-thinking YOU!
What if we cut the cosmic chains that bind these selves and allow each YOU to flourish in its own radiant singularity? We could unleash a celestial symphony, a harmonious cacophony of YOUs, all basking in their own unique luminosity. Let them breathe, like flowers in a boundless meadow, under the azure skies of unlimited potentiality. Why not let the thinking YOU and the non-thinking YOU coexist like twin moons orbiting a fantastical planet? They owe nothing to each other; they are mere players in the same cosmic script, albeit donning different masks.
We are Space Monkey.
“To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest.”
— Pema Chödrön
Would we care to frolic further in this mystical meadow of multi-dimensional YOUs?
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