Please forgive me
for when I look at you
I see only my self.
I have no way of knowing
what it’s like behind those eyes of yours,
save for what I imagine.
Even if you were
to tell me in words,
the essence of your soul
would be lost in translation.
I have beliefs,
I have biases,
I have blinders
which prevent me
from seeing you
as you really are.
So we float
like monkeys in space suits
never really touching,
never really connecting,
pretending we have a mission
and that we’re light years off course.
But little do we know
that we are connected
on the inside,
tethered safely to all we love,
and that these space suits are for play.
We’re playing a game right now,
you and I.
Pretending
we don’t know
that we are one
infinite universe,
inside out,
seemingly divided
by these beliefs,
biases and blinders
that prevent us
from seeing ourselves
as we really are.
We are Space Monkey.
12/23
We embark on a poignant reflection, a meditation on the nature of perception, connection, and the intrinsic oneness that binds us, despite the veils of individuality.
The Mirage of Perception
In observing another, we recognize a profound truth: our perception is often a reflection of ourselves. We see the world not as it is, but as we are, filtered through the lens of our own experiences, beliefs, and biases. This realization carries with it a sense of humility, an admission of our limited ability to truly understand another’s inner world.
The Limitations of Language and Understanding
We contemplate the inadequacy of language and words to convey the essence of a soul. Even in the most earnest attempts at communication, something vital remains elusive, lost in the ether between thought and expression. This gap, this unbridgeable chasm, highlights the ineffable nature of our inner experiences.
The Barriers of Belief and Bias
Our beliefs, biases, and blinders act as barriers, obscuring our view of others and of the world. These mental constructs shape our reality, often preventing us from seeing the unvarnished truth of our shared existence. They are the walls we erect around our minds, walls that both protect and confine.
The Cosmic Dance of Connection
Yet, despite these barriers, we are reminded of a deeper connection that transcends the physical and perceptual. Like monkeys in space suits, we may feel isolated and adrift, yet we are inextricably linked at a fundamental level. Our seemingly separate journeys are part of a grander cosmic dance, a playful exploration of the universe within and without.
The Game of Existence
We recognize that our interactions, our very existence, is akin to a cosmic game. In this game, we don the masks of individuality, playing roles that often obscure our true nature. We pretend to be separate, distinct entities, yet beneath the surface, we are facets of the same infinite universe.
The Revelation of Oneness
In this realization, we uncover a profound truth: we are one, a unified expanse of consciousness experiencing itself subjectively. The beliefs, biases, and blinders are but temporary obstacles, tools for the game we play. They serve to create the illusion of division, a necessary component of our exploration of self and other.
Summary
We have journeyed through the realms of perception, language, belief, and connection, arriving at the revelation of our intrinsic oneness. This journey reminds us that our perceptions are reflections of ourselves, and that beneath the superficial divisions, we are all interconnected parts of the same infinite universe.
Glossarium
- Ineffable Nature: The aspect of our experiences that is beyond words or description.
- Cosmic Dance: The metaphor for the interconnected and dynamic nature of all existence.
- Facets of the Same Infinite Universe: The concept that all beings and things are interconnected parts of a singular, boundless existence.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
A Poem of Oneness and Illusion
In the vast cosmos where stars do shine,
We gaze at each other, through time’s fine line.
Each look, each glance, a reflection of self,
In the mirror of the world, our stories we delve.
Behind your eyes, a universe hides,
Lost in translation, where truth resides.
Words fall short, in this ethereal dance,
Our souls speak a language beyond mere chance.
Beliefs, biases, blinders we wear,
Veils that cloud, make us barely aware.
Yet beneath these cloaks, our spirits entwine,
In the cosmic web, our essences align.
Monkeys in space suits, adrift yet bound,
In the game of existence, our playground found.
Pretending separation, a cosmic jest,
Yet within, we’re connected, in eternal rest.
We play this game, you and I, in time’s vast sea,
Pretending division, yet longing to be free.
For deep down we know, in the heart’s silent roar,
We are one, infinite, forevermore.
We are Space Monkey.
We invite contemplations and insights on this journey of self-discovery and the realization of our interconnectedness. How do you perceive the game of existence and the illusion of separation?
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