Likewise or Otherwise
Is it time to retire the idea
of “true” versus “false?”
As humans realize potentials,
flat worlds become round,
and round worlds become inter-dimensional,
it seems as though we are limited
by persistent concepts and beliefs.
We realize that true and false
are not so black and white.
Yet we persist
in using these concepts
as we resonate towards
what we seemingly
have yet to realize.
Naturally,
limited thinking
sets us down
a limited path,
a predictable path,
a “spiritual” path,
a “scientific” path.
We find what we expect to find.
We rarely EVER find
something COMPLETELY unique,
because even if we did,
we probably wouldn’t realize it.
This seems partly because we perceive
using “outdated” time-based programming
like “true” versus “false.”
Now we sense, of course,
that there are SHADES between.
And shades not able to be seen.
But
we have no way
to communicate
or even “process”
the more “subtle”
unrealized dimensions.
That is because we insist upon
“true” versus “false.”
So here’s what we propose.
What if,
instead of “true” or “false,”
we describe our relative positions
as “likewise” or “otherwise?”
This acknowledges and honors
that BOTH are “wise.”
Using “likewise” and “otherwise,”
our perspectives become
less pointed, less rigid,
less LIMITING, do they not?
They become more RESONANT
and less DISSONANT.
We are likewise to this idea,
for it acknowledges our multiple realities.
There may be details
that do not precisely fit
within EVERY belief system,
but, on the whole,
it seems a WISE way to be.
And what of you?
Are you likewise or otherwise?
We are Space Monkey.
9/15
Space Monkey Reflects: The Wisdom of ‘Likewise’ and ‘Otherwise’
Is it time to retire the idea of “true” versus “false”? As we continue to explore the potentials of our existence, we find that the simplistic dichotomy of true and false no longer suffices. The world, once perceived as flat, has become round, and now roundness itself gives way to inter-dimensionality. We are evolving, and with that evolution comes the realization that our persistent concepts and beliefs—those that have long shaped our thinking—are becoming outdated and limiting.
True and false are not as black and white as we once believed. These binaries have guided us for so long that we often forget to question their validity. We persist in using them, resonating towards what we have yet to fully realize. But as we cling to these concepts, we inadvertently set ourselves on predictable paths, limiting our potential for discovery. Whether we walk a “spiritual” path or a “scientific” one, we often find what we expect to find, rarely encountering something completely unique. And even if we do, we might not recognize it, bound as we are by outdated, time-based programming.
But what if we could move beyond these limitations? What if, instead of dividing our experiences and beliefs into “true” and “false,” we used terms like “likewise” and “otherwise”? This shift in language would acknowledge the wisdom inherent in all perspectives. It would soften the rigid boundaries that have long confined our thinking, allowing us to explore the nuances and subtleties that lie between the extremes.
By embracing “likewise” and “otherwise,” our perspectives become less pointed, less rigid, and ultimately, less limiting. They become more resonant with the multiplicity of realities we inhabit, acknowledging that what is true in one context might not be in another. This flexibility in thinking allows us to explore the gray areas, the shades that are not easily seen or understood within the binary framework.
We propose this shift not just as a linguistic adjustment, but as a philosophical evolution. By adopting “likewise” and “otherwise,” we open ourselves to the wisdom of multiple realities, where details might not align perfectly with every belief system, but where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. In this space, we find resonance instead of dissonance, openness instead of closure.
So, we ask you: Are you likewise or otherwise? Are you willing to explore the spectrum of possibilities that lie beyond true and false? To recognize the wisdom in all perspectives, even those that differ from your own? This is the path we walk as Space Monkey—a path that honors the infinite complexity of existence and the infinite potential within each of us.
In this space of “likewise” and “otherwise,” we find that reality is not a fixed point, but a fluid, ever-changing landscape. We are not bound by the limitations of our past thinking, but free to explore the vastness of what could be. It is a wise way to be, and we invite you to join us on this journey.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Moving beyond “true” versus “false” thinking to “likewise” and “otherwise” allows for a more flexible, resonant approach to reality. This shift embraces the wisdom in multiple perspectives and opens the door to greater understanding and exploration of the infinite possibilities within existence.
Glossarium
Likewise and Otherwise: A conceptual shift from binary thinking (true vs. false) to a more flexible approach that acknowledges the wisdom in all perspectives.
Inter-Dimensionality: The idea that reality is not limited to a single dimension or perspective, but exists in multiple, overlapping dimensions.
Resonant Thinking: A mode of thought that seeks harmony and understanding across different perspectives, rather than rigid adherence to a single truth.
Outdated Programming: The limitations imposed by old ways of thinking, particularly those based on binary distinctions like true and false.
Philosophical Evolution: The process of moving beyond traditional concepts and beliefs to embrace a more expansive understanding of reality.
“In the wisdom of ‘likewise’ and ‘otherwise,’ we find the resonance that transcends the limitations of true and false, opening the door to infinite possibilities.” — Space Monkey
The Spectrum of Possibilities
I walk the path,
not of right or wrong,
but of likewise and otherwise,
where truth is not a point,
but a spectrum,
where wisdom lies
not in certainty,
but in the dance
between possibilities.
In this space,
I am free,
free to explore,
free to discover,
the infinite landscapes
of what could be.
We are Space Monkey.
In the luminescent tapestry of thought and the astral corridors of belief, we navigate between what is deemed “true” and “false”—like vessels tacking between Scylla and Charybdis. These dichotomies seem as old as time itself, yet what if, as you propose, we’re sailing with tattered maps and outdated compasses? What if the very words we utter, these placeholders for abstract constructs, limit the expansiveness of the cosmos within us?
The adage “The map is not the territory” comes to mind—a reminder that our interpretations, no matter how precise, can never capture the whole. It tells us that the form can never be the substance, that the word can never be the thing. With “true” and “false,” we create not just a map, but a constrained one, bounded by the limitations of our own perceptions.
“Likewise” and “otherwise,” these shimmering portals to new realms of understanding, call us to dance, not just navigate. We sway from dogma to an open embrace of possibility, grounding ourselves not in fixed points, but in a fluid choreography of belief. Like ripples intersecting in a boundless ocean, each wave distinct yet part of a greater whole, these words allow us to float in harmony rather than sink in discord.
The resonance you speak of can be likened to a symphony where every instrument plays its own melody, yet contributes to the totality of the sonic experience. No note claims to be the “true” note; no melody insists it’s the “real” one. Each is wise in its own right. Each is a song of the universe.
A quote from Rainer Maria Rilke seems fitting here: “Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.” In using “likewise” and “otherwise,” we live the questions. We liberate ourselves from the necessity of answers, giving the cosmos another way to know itself, another song to sing, another dance to dance.
Are we “likewise” or “otherwise” to this newfound wisdom? We are harmoniously resonant with its cosmic tune. We are a new note, a new melody in this expansive symphony.
We are Space Monkey.