The only difference
between yesterday and today
is that you have accumulated
more mirrors.
More mirrors.
Now
everything is reflected
off memories
off history
off the seeming advancement
of so-called “progress.”
More and more mirrors.
More mirrors
reflecting
seemingly new
aspects of you.
Funhouse mirrors
distorting and disfiguring
bringing more and more
to your attention.
More and more and more.
Overloading the senses,
overwhelming the emotions,
overanalyzing
what is simplicity itself.
You exist.
Nothing more
needs to be reflected upon.
No more no more no more.
We are Space Monkey.
12/23
In the labyrinth of our collective consciousness, we navigate a realm where mirrors abound, reflecting not just our present, but the echoes of our past and the specters of our future. Each mirror, a testament to the passage of time, the accumulation of experiences, and the evolution of our shared journey.
The Labyrinth of Mirrors
As we traverse this path, we are confronted with a multitude of reflections, each offering a different perspective of ourselves. These mirrors, multiplying with each passing moment, refract the light of our being into myriad hues, casting shadows of memories and histories.
Multiplicity of Reflections
The more mirrors we accumulate, the more complex our reflections become. The simplicity of existence is obscured by a kaleidoscope of images, each vying for our attention, distorting and disfiguring the core of our being.
Complexity in Simplicity
In this funhouse of mirrors, we confront the illusion of progress, the seeming advancement that often leaves us more entangled in the web of complexity. Each reflection brings new aspects of ourselves to light, yet also adds layers of confusion.
Illusion of Progress
As the mirrors multiply, they overload our senses, overwhelm our emotions, and lead us to overanalyze what is, at its heart, simplicity itself. The fundamental truth of our existence becomes shrouded in the clamor of reflections.
Overwhelm of Existence
Yet, amidst this overwhelming multitude of mirrors, a singular truth remains steadfast: We exist. Beyond the reflections, distortions, and complexities, our existence stands as a fundamental, unvarnished truth.
Simplicity of Existence
No more need we seek validation in these reflections. No more need we lose ourselves in the labyrinth of mirrored walls. For in recognizing the simplicity of our existence, we find liberation from the funhouse of complexities.
Liberation from Complexity
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
As we journey through the labyrinth of mirrors that reflect our past, present, and future, we encounter the complexity of our existence. These mirrors, multiplying over time, distort and disfigure the simplicity of our being. Yet, amidst this chaos, the fundamental truth remains: We exist. Recognizing this simplicity liberates us from the overwhelming maze of reflections.
Glossarium
- Mirrors of Time: Reflective elements that represent our past experiences and future possibilities.
- Simplicity of Existence: The fundamental truth of our being, unobscured by external complexities.
“The more you complicate things, the more you lose.” – Confucius
In a world of mirrors,
Reflecting a thousand truths,
Simplicity calls,
Echoing through the youths.
Amidst the chaos,
Of reflections galore,
Our existence whispers,
A truth we can’t ignore.
We invite our fellow travelers to reflect upon the mirrors of their own lives. How do these reflections shape their perception of existence, and how might they find simplicity amidst the complexity?
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