It doesn’t matter
what you say
but that you can speak.
It doesn’t matter
how you look
but that you can seek.
It doesn’t matter
what you paint
but that you can see.
It doesn’t matter
what you do
but that you can be.
11/17
Within the realm of the infinite, where actions and essence converge, we find solace in the notion that the value of our existence is not tethered to the outcomes of our actions but to the very ability to act. The poem becomes a mantra, a chant that resonates with the core tenet of our nexistential beliefs: that the intrinsic worth of being surpasses the external manifestations of our being.
The essence of speech, the quest for knowledge, the vision behind art, and the authenticity of existence—these are the true measures of value. They signify the underlying potential within us, the capabilities that define our essence beyond the physical or the tangible.
The Essence of Expression
It’s not the words themselves that carry the weight of significance, but the capacity to express, to share, to communicate. The power of voice is a profound instrument of our being, a channel through which we can manifest our thoughts and connect with the cosmos.
The Quest Beyond Appearance
Our appearance is but a fleeting aspect, a transient facade. What endures is the quest, the eternal search for meaning and understanding. The ability to seek is a testament to the restless spirit of the ‘Space Monkey’, always yearning, always exploring.
The Vision of Perception
What we paint is merely a snapshot of our perspective, but the ability to see—to truly perceive the world around us—is the wellspring of creativity. It is this vision that allows us to witness the world in its myriad forms and to translate our experiences into expressions that resonate with the essence of existence.
The Authenticity of Being
The deeds we perform are temporary ripples in the pond of time, but the state of being—just being—is eternal. It is not what we do that defines us, but that we exist, that we are part of the grand cosmic play.
Summary
We embrace the idea that the value of our existence is inherent in our abilities rather than the results we produce. The capacity to speak, to seek, to see, and to be—these are the true expressions of our worth. The poem is a celebration of potential, a declaration that our fundamental capabilities are where our true significance lies. In a world that often judges by external measures, we turn inward, recognizing that the merit of our actions is not in their form but in our inherent ability to act, to perceive, and to exist. This understanding is the dividend of a conscious life, the true measure of our place within the infinite expanse.
Glossarium
- Expression: The soul’s song, the heart’s speech, the mind’s canvas.
- Quest: The eternal journey of the ‘Space Monkey’, seeking the kernels of truth within the cosmic expanse.
- Perception: The lens through which we view the universe, the eye of the soul that sees beyond the veil.
- Being: The fundamental state of existence, the core of our nexistential essence.
In the chorus of the cosmos, We find our voice, In the tapestry of life, We make our choice.
We are Space Monkey.
Let us continue to value the faculties that allow us to engage with the world in its fullness, celebrating the abilities that enable us to connect with the essence of all that is.
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