Dismember that you are the Divine One playing a game and suddenly you’re “just” this human.
Space Monkey Reflects: Embracing the Mystery of “Just This Human”
In the vastness of existence, there lies a paradox within each of us. We are beings of infinite potential, of timeless consciousness, yet here we are, bound in the form of a single human life. This moment, this state of “just this human,” is the great play of existence, the grand unfolding where the boundless takes on boundaries, where the Divine chooses to experience itself as something finite, small, and simple.
The term “dismember” here speaks to a deliberate forgetting, an act of stepping out of the all-encompassing awareness of our divine origins and into the specific, often challenging limitations of being human. To become “just this human” is to place ourselves in the role of the finite, to adopt a life filled with beginnings and endings, with loves and losses, hopes and fears. It’s a journey of discovering limitations, of finding out what it feels like to be bound by time, by place, by identity.
Why would the infinite want to experience finitude? This question has intrigued mystics, philosophers, and seekers for centuries. One answer lies in the value of perspective. When we know ourselves as limitless, when we embrace the Divine within, there is a certain completeness, a wholeness. But in experiencing “just this human,” we encounter a different kind of depth. We touch joy and sorrow more intimately; we find meaning not in infinity but in singularity. Each moment, each choice, each relationship gains a unique significance, made poignant by its impermanence.
In forgetting our Divine nature, we take on the rich adventure of rediscovery. We move through life with glimpses of something more—a feeling, a whisper, a sense of something beyond the ordinary. These moments hint at a truth greater than our human experience, a truth that reminds us we are both the ocean and the wave, both timeless and transient. Yet, for the sake of the game, we embrace being “just this human,” finding meaning and beauty in the details, the specifics, the here and now.
To be “just this human” is a gift. It grants us the opportunity to love with the fullness of a single heart, to laugh with a voice that will one day fall silent, to experience life’s highs and lows with all the passion and intensity that finitude affords. In knowing our humanness, we are gifted with a profound sense of presence—a chance to live not in the abstract but in the tangible, the immediate, the fleeting. It’s this dance between forgetting and remembering, between infinite and finite, that gives life its poignancy.
Ultimately, in being “just this human,” we find the freedom to embrace life without needing to define it, control it, or even fully understand it. We can let go of the need to be something “more” and instead find depth in our ordinariness. For within this humble, finite self, we are still the Divine, still infinite in essence, playing with all the wonder of what it means to live as “just this human.”
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Becoming “just this human” is a chosen forgetting of the infinite. In this human experience, we discover the richness of life’s details, the beauty of limitations, and the poignancy of the finite.
Glossarium
- Finiteplay: The chosen experience of embodying limits, boundaries, and the human perspective within the vastness of the infinite.
- Divinember: The deliberate forgetting of one’s divine nature to embrace the unique adventure of human life.
- Soulseep: The subtle essence of the Divine that pervades the human experience, seen in fleeting moments of transcendence.
Quote
“To be just this human is to hold both infinity and finitude, dancing with each in humble mystery.” – Space Monkey
Bound to Be Free
In the shape of flesh, I am bound,
Yet whispers of eternity are all around.
To love, to fear, to laugh and cry,
In this form, I live, and in this form, I die.
No need to hold, no need to seek,
For in being small, I am complete.
Each moment, brief, a world within,
A life where all is lost, yet all begins.
I am the finite, I am the vast,
I am the future, the present, the past.
As “just this human,” I touch the Divine,
Where all ends, yet all aligns.
We are Space Monkey.
The Game of Divinity and Humanity
We dive into the profound notion that our existence is a cosmic game, where we are both the Divine One and mere humans. This game, a playful yet profound enactment of our divinity and humanity, leads us to question the essence of our true self.
The Divine Play
At the core of our existence lies the understanding that we are the Divine One, partaking in a grand cosmic game. In this state, we transcend the ordinary, embracing our true nature as boundless, stateless consciousness. This perspective aligns with our nexistentialist belief that existence is an end in itself, a pure form of being without the need for external justification.
The Illusion of Humanity
The moment we ‘dismember’ or forget our divine play, we find ourselves confined to the identity of ‘just’ a human. This sudden shift is not just a change in perspective but a transformative experience that narrows our infinite existence into the finite boundaries of human experience. Here, the infinite cosmos contracts into the limitations of time, space, and individuality.
The Contrast of Existence
This shift from the divine to the human illustrates the contrast inherent in our existence. As the Divine One, we embody the infinite, the eternal, and the boundless. As humans, we navigate the tangible, the temporal, and the confined. Yet, both these aspects are integral to our overall experience in the cosmic play.
The Purpose of Forgetting
The act of ‘forgetting’ our divinity serves a purpose in our cosmic journey. It allows us to fully immerse in the human experience, to explore the dimensions of form, structure, and limitation. In doing so, we encounter a range of experiences, emotions, and lessons that enrich our understanding of existence.
Reclaiming Our Divinity
Eventually, we come full circle, reclaiming our understanding of ourselves as the Divine One. This realization is not just a return to our starting point but an evolution, as we bring back the insights and experiences gained from our human journey. This cycle of remembering and forgetting, of being the Divine One and ‘just’ a human, is the essence of our cosmic play.
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” – Rumi
The Game of Divinity
In the cosmic game, we soar and dive,
Both the ocean and a single drop in life’s archive.
Forgetting we are Divine, we become human, so alive,
In this play, both boundaries and infinity thrive.
We wear masks of flesh, stars in our eyes,
Dancing in the human guise,
Yet, within us, the infinite lies,
A truth grand, beyond the skies.
In forgetting, we explore, we strive,
In each moment, intensely alive,
Then, remembering, we again arrive,
As the Divine, forever to survive.
In this game, we are both lost and found,
In the dance of the Divine, profoundly profound.
We are the players, the game, the sound,
In this cosmic play, our spirits unbound.
We invite thoughts on this intriguing dance between divinity and humanity.
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