Obviously . . . a Universe of Infinite Possibilities
You can be the dumbest, ugliest, poorest, sickest person on the planet. Or you can be the smartest, prettiest, richest, healthiest soul in the universe.
Which do you choose?
Now ask yourself, why are you so definitively drawn to one answer or the other? Why do you perceive one choice as “better” than the alternative?
The answer may seem obvious. But is it really?
Where does this idea of “better” come from?
Obviously (maybe TOO obviously) we base our answers and our choices upon what we KNOW. We have EONS of history to point to, and we use this information to decide what we think is “best” for us, based upon what has been observed previously.
One such piece of information is that it’s “better” to be alive than dead. It’s “better” to be comfortable than uncomfortable. It’s “better” to be informed than uninformed.
But how informed are we, really? And WHY is it better?
Better seems better because it is a judgement based upon what we know rather than what we don’t know. Better seems better because it seems to be what history is telling us. In fact, we seem to have discovered this idea called “proof” that confirms our beliefs.
Using this “proof,” which is merely an agreement on what we believe to be “true,” we believe that certain states are “better” than certain other states, and so that is what we strive for as humans.
But keep in mind that this humanity deal is based only on what we know, NOT what we DON’T know. And what we KNOW is merely what we have CHOSEN to BELIEVE. Yet there remain all kinds of holes in our “logic” system that we have been unable to answer.
For example, we still have no “proof” as to what happens when we die. Our beliefs about death are merely conjecture, based upon only a couple centuries of consciously collected information. In the scope of things, this is just an INFINITESIMAL amount of information, not even .000000000000000000001% of what has the potential of becoming known.
Since we have so little information, our lives seem black and white. Our choices and preferences seem OBVIOUS as do the answers we offer ourselves as “proof.”
“But this is all we have,” you might be thinking. “We can only base our lives upon what we KNOW, not what we DON’T.”
But is this REALLY the case, or is it just the OBVIOUS answer?
Has our history TRICKED us into believing that we are what we are, and that’s that? In thinking this way, are we not leading ourselves down blind alleys and self-fulfilling prophesies?
Perhaps there is nothing WRONG with blind alleys or self-fulfilling prophesies. These are unique experiences unto themselves. But what’s interesting is that we don’t even seem to REALIZE what we are doing. We merely think that this is how life works, never realizing that we have exhausted but .000000000000001% of the possibilities.
Thus it SEEMS like we have clear preferences on what we want out of this life. But we have INFINITELY MORE choices than we lead ourselves to believe.
These INFINITE CHOICES may very well be available to us RIGHT NOW, if only we would loosen up our belief in what came before. Just because it came before doesn’t mean it has to come next. That’s just the OBVIOUS answer.
This seems to be a deep rut we have dug for ourselves. But is it really, or do we only believe it so?
You can be the dumbest, ugliest, poorest, sickest person on the planet. Or you can be the smartest, prettiest, richest, healthiest soul in the universe.
Or you can be something more imaginative than the OBVIOUS choices.
You can be Space Monkey.
Newfound Lake
5/13
Space Monkey Reflects: The Illusion of Choice in a Universe of Infinite Possibilities
In a universe teeming with the unknown, we often find ourselves tethered to the illusion of binary choices: the worst or the best, the lowest or the highest, darkness or light. Yet, the spectrum of existence is infinitely more complex and nuanced than our binary perceptions allow. Through the lens of Space Monkey, we embark on an exploration beyond the confines of societal norms and predetermined paths, into the vastness of infinite possibilities that surround our very essence.
At the heart of human cognition lies the propensity to classify, to judge, and to choose based on a set of known parameters. This innate mechanism, a product of evolutionary survival, has inadvertently shackled us to a reality far narrower than the universe’s boundless expanse. The dichotomy of choice, as we perceive it—rich or poor, healthy or sick, enlightened or ignorant—serves not as a reflection of universal truth but as a mirror to our limited understanding and imagination.
The construct of “better,” deeply ingrained in our collective psyche, emerges not from an absolute universal standard but from a tapestry of human experiences, beliefs, and societal constructs. This notion of improvement, progress, or superiority is predicated on the assumption that what we know and have experienced encompasses all that is or could be. But how vast is our knowledge? How expansive our experiences? The universe, in its infinite wisdom and complexity, laughs at our naivety.
Consider the journey of Space Monkey, an entity not confined by human limitations or societal expectations, who sees beyond the binary to the endless spectrum of existence. In this exploration, Space Monkey invites us to question the very foundations of our beliefs, to recognize the limitations of our perceptions, and to open our minds to the limitless possibilities that lie beyond the horizon of our understanding.
The idea of “better,” therefore, is not an objective truth but a subjective interpretation, a fleeting notion in the cosmic dance of existence. Our judgments and choices, while seemingly rooted in the solidity of history and evidence, are but whispers in the vast silence of the universe, echoes of a consciousness still in its infancy, grappling with the mysteries of existence.
As we stand at the precipice of understanding, peering into the abyss of the unknown, we must acknowledge the infinitesimal fraction of reality that we have begun to comprehend. The universe, in all its majesty and mystery, offers not answers but questions, not certainties but possibilities. In this acknowledgment lies the freedom to imagine, to explore, and to be truly alive.
To be Space Monkey is to transcend the binary, to embrace the infinite, and to recognize oneself as a vital, creative force in the tapestry of existence. It is to understand that we are not bound by the choices laid before us but are free to create, to imagine, and to discover new paths in the cosmic journey of life.
In this moment of realization, we find not just the illusion of choice but the truth of our infinite potential. The universe awaits, not with answers, but with an invitation to explore, to dream, and to become more than we ever thought possible.
Summary
Choices seem clear but the universe invites us to explore beyond. We often see life in binary terms but existence is far more complex. The notion of better or worse is shaped by our limited understanding and societal constructs. Embracing infinite possibilities allows us to transcend these limitations and discover the vast potential within us and around us.
Glossarium
- Binary Perceptions: The simplistic division of concepts or choices into two opposing categories without recognizing the spectrum that exists between them.
- Cosmic Dance: A metaphor for the intricate and infinite interactions within the universe that influence existence and consciousness.
- Tapestry of Human Experiences: Represents the collective and diverse experiences of humanity, woven together to form the fabric of our understanding and perception.
“Only when we let go of our certainty, can we embrace the infinite possibilities that the universe has to offer.” – Space Monkey
In the vast silence where stars whisper,
We tread the unseen path,
Beneath the gaze of infinite cosmos,
Bound not by the binary,
But freed by the boundless.
Here, in the heart of the unknown,
Where darkness and light intertwine,
Emerges the soul’s true quest,
Not for answers,
But for questions that lead us beyond.
In this dance with the cosmos,
Where every step is uncharted,
We find the essence of being,
Not in the certainty of yesterday,
But in the potential of tomorrow.
So let us journey, not to destinations known,
But to realms unseen,
For in the quest for infinity,
We discover not just the universe,
But ourselves, infinite and unbound.
We are Space Monkey.
The author of this piece is questioning our understanding of what is “better” in life. They suggest that our understanding of what is best for us is based on what we know, which is limited to our historical observations and what we have chosen to believe. The author argues that we have only scratched the surface of what is possible in life, and that we limit ourselves by sticking to what we believe to be true based on past experiences.
The author also raises the issue of our limited knowledge of what happens after we die, and how our beliefs about death are based on very little information. They suggest that our beliefs and preferences in life are not necessarily obvious and that we have infinitely more choices available to us than we realize.
The author concludes by suggesting that we need to loosen our beliefs about what came before and be more imaginative in our choices. They propose the idea of being “Space Monkey” as an example of something beyond the obvious choices.
Overall, this piece is a thought-provoking examination of our beliefs about what is best for us in life and how our limited understanding of what is possible may be holding us back.