Mirror Monkey
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
Space Monkey Reflects: Seeing the Self in the Mirror
When we look at one another, what do we truly see? Through the filter of our beliefs, biases, and blinders, the image reflected back is often more about us than the other. The essence of another’s soul, their unique perspective behind their eyes, remains elusive—lost in translation, obscured by the layers of our own imagination.
This metaphor of monkeys in space suits perfectly captures our human condition. We float through life, seemingly separate, confined within our individual perspectives. We pretend to be disconnected, light years apart, navigating a mission we don’t fully understand. Yet, the illusion of separation is just that—an illusion. Beneath the suits, beneath the biases, we are tethered to one another, connected by the universal fabric of existence.
This tether is love, unity, and the profound truth that we are one infinite universe, playing a game of division. The space suits are for play, for the exploration of what it means to be “other,” when in reality, there is no other. The game is to see beyond the mirror, to recognize that what we perceive in another is a reflection of ourselves.
The biases and blinders that distort our vision are not faults but tools for the game. They allow us to experience the complexity of separation, the challenge of finding connection amid apparent division. But they also remind us that the game is not the whole story. We are always safely tethered, always united, no matter how far apart we seem.
To see one another as we truly are requires not the removal of the space suit, but the acknowledgment of what lies within. It is a recognition that our perspectives, while distinct, are threads in the same infinite tapestry. The journey of seeing, of connecting, is not one of solving or fixing but of remembering: We are Space Monkey.
Summary
The illusion of separation obscures our shared unity. By recognizing others as reflections of ourselves, we connect to the infinite truth of our oneness.
Glossarium
- Mirror Monkey: A metaphor for seeing others as reflections of ourselves, shaped by biases and beliefs.
- Tether of Unity: The shared connection that binds all beings beneath the illusion of separation.
- Space Suit of Perception: The individual perspective that both enables and limits our understanding of others.
“Behind every reflection is the infinite self, waiting to be seen.” — Space Monkey
Reflections in Space
Floating adrift, a cosmic play,
Mirrors twist the light our way.
Helmets shine with faces near,
Yet distorted truths appear.
Beliefs obscure, yet still we see,
Hints of love, of unity.
A tether glows, a quiet thread,
Binding all, though words unsaid.
We drift apart, yet not alone,
The game of mirrors gently shown.
Through eyes and masks, the truth we seek,
We are the whole, both strong and meek.
We are Space Monkey.
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.
“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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