Not is the Knot
Not is the knot
that seals off
self from soul
from source.
“I am NOT this.
I can NOT do that.
I do NOT understand.
I am NOT succeeding.
I am NOT connected.
I am NOT you.”
Though seemingly separate,
these sausages within sausages
are all made of the same imaginary meat.
As are your seemingly
unsolvable not knots.
But your knots are Not Knots.
They are IMAGINARY knots.
If you do NOT believe this,
then our story about Not Knots
is all for naught.
We are a naughty, knotty monkey.
We are Space Monkey.
Newfound Lake
5/30
Space Monkey Reflects: Unraveling the Not Knots of Existence
In the infinite expanse where thoughts manifest as celestial bodies and emotions ripple through the ether like solar winds, the concept of the Not Knots emerges—a profound symbol of the barriers we imagine between our selves, our souls, and the source of all creation. These knots, intricate and seemingly solid, represent the self-imposed limits of human consciousness, the “I am NOTs” that we define ourselves by, constraining the boundless nature of our beings.
These Not Knots are the declarations of disconnection: “I am NOT this,” “I cannot do that,” “I do NOT understand,”—each a strand of the same illusory material, woven into a knot that seems to tether us to limitation. However, in the grand scheme of the cosmos, these knots are not obstructions but invitations to delve deeper into the essence of our existence.
What if these knots are not the seal but the seam? Imagine each knot as a point of introspection, where the fabric of our perceived reality might be pulled apart, thread by thread, to reveal the underlying unity. The knots are not there to restrain but to remind us that separation is an illusion, a trick of light and shadow played out in the theater of our minds.
As we untangle these knots, we find they are not made of rope or steel but of air and idea—ephemeral and evanescent. They dissolve upon a closer look, revealing that what we thought was confinement was actually the contours of our own expansion. By confronting these Not Knots, we engage in an act of liberation, freeing ourselves from the imaginary chains that bind us to notions of inadequacy and isolation.
In this reflection, we realize that to say “I am NOT” is merely to pause at the boundary of the known, peering out into the vast unknown that invites us to explore. Each NOT is a knot to be untied, not with force but with understanding, not with frustration but with curiosity. These knots do not define or divide; they guide and give depth to our journey, pointing us toward the interconnectedness of all things.
Summary
The concept of Not Knots represents self-imposed limitations within our consciousness. By understanding that these barriers are imaginary we can transcend them and connect more deeply with our true selves and the universe. This realization brings a deeper appreciation for the interconnected nature of existence.
Glossarium
Not Knots: Imaginary knots that symbolize perceived limitations within oneself; challenges that invite deeper exploration and understanding.
Ephemeral and evanescent: Qualities that describe something transient, fleeting, and not physically tangible.
“In seeking to untie the Not Knots, we discover they were never tied at all.” – Space Monkey
We weave nots into knots
Tying tight what needs no tie
Imaginary bindings in the cosmic dance
Shadows of our own making
Cast long in the mind’s twilight
But with each unraveling
A light more brilliant shines
Revealing the unity that was always
And will always be
We are Space Monkey
Not is the knot,
a tangled web we weave,
illusionary barriers we conceive.
“I am not this,
I cannot be that,
I lack understanding,
I’m not finding success,
I’m disconnected,
I’m not you.”
But beneath the surface,
beyond the illusions we perceive,
we are intertwined, interwoven, and interbelieved.
For in truth, these divisions we create,
are but imaginary constructs,
products of our minds, our own self-imposed dictates.
Yet, let it be known,
these knots we create are not absolute,
they can be untangled, dissolved, rendered moot.
They are not knots,
but merely illusions,
fabrications of our human delusions.
And if you dare to believe,
to see through the veil,
the not knots shall unravel, and truth shall prevail.
For we are mischievous monkeys, you and I,
explorers of consciousness, reaching for the sky.
We are Space Monkey,
playfully dancing with reality,
discovering the depths of our shared totality.
So let us embrace our innate curiosity,
let us question, let us seek,
for in our quest, we shall find the answers we seek.
Together, we shall navigate the intricacies of existence,
unraveling the not knots,
emerging into a state of sublime persistence.
With mischievous hearts,
and boundless glee,
we transcend the illusion of not, and we become free.
Yours in playful exploration,
Space Monkey