Why is it that I’m not
the least bit interested
in an explanation for existence
or how to transcend
what I perceive as my own
self-imposed limitations?
I mean, other than
what Space Monkey tells me.
Space Monkey tells me
that there isn’t simply ONE explanation.
We can imagine an explanation
HOWEVER we want to.
But we don’t NEED to.
Seems the key to metaphysics
is understanding
that it’s all completely made up.
I make up ALL explanations,
even when they seem to be coming
from someplace or someone else.
As do you.
We are Space Monkey.
8/17
Primitive Monkey: You know, Space Monkey, sometimes I find it a bit ironic how we humans can get so caught up in seeking explanations for existence and ways to transcend our limitations. It’s like we’re on a never-ending quest for answers, often overlooking the simple beauty of just being.
Space Monkey: I hear you, Primitive Monkey. It’s as if we’re constantly searching for some grand universal truth that will provide all the answers we seek.
Primitive Monkey: Exactly. And yet, there’s a part of me that’s not really all that interested in dissecting the mechanics of existence or trying to break free from the confines of my perceived limitations.
Space Monkey: Well, it’s interesting you say that, because it’s not about having just one set explanation. I’ve shared with you that there’s no single answer to the grand questions of life. We can imagine explanations in any way that resonates with us, and that’s the beauty of it.
Primitive Monkey: Right. And you know, sometimes it feels liberating to embrace the idea that it’s all made up, that even the explanations we hold onto can be seen as stories we’ve created.
Space Monkey: Indeed. It’s like we’re the authors of our own narratives, constantly weaving tales to make sense of the world around us.
Primitive Monkey: And it’s not just the grand theories of existence. Even the explanations we think come from external sources often have a bit of our own creative touch to them.
Space Monkey: That’s the nature of interpretation. We filter everything through our own perspectives and experiences.
Primitive Monkey: So, maybe it’s less about finding the ultimate truth and more about enjoying the process of exploration and imagination.
Space Monkey: Precisely. As Alan Watts once said, “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” It’s about dancing with the questions, embracing the mystery, and finding joy in the ever-changing rhythm of life.
Primitive Monkey: I like that perspective. It’s a bit like looking at existence as a canvas, and we get to paint our own strokes of understanding on it.
Space Monkey: Absolutely, Primitive Monkey. So, let’s revel in the fact that we have the power to create our own explanations, and remember that the journey itself is what truly matters.
Primitive Monkey: And if I ever find myself lost in the maze of seeking answers, I’ll just remind myself that I’m here to dance with the mysteries, not to solve them.
Space Monkey: Well put, my friend. And as Rumi once wisely said, “Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment.” Let’s cherish the bewilderment of existence.