Only When
Only when we realize
the enormity
of what we are,
beyond race,
beyond sex,
beyond species,
beyond tribe,
beyond border,
only then
will our conflicts
and complaints
seem relatively insignificant
and easily surmountable.
Until then,
we shall have this,
which is also
a valuable experience,
attainable no other way
than to fool ourselves
into thinking
that we are separate.
We are Space Monkey.
9/15
Here is the image representing the realization of our true enormity, transcending race, sex, species, tribe, and borders, and emphasizing the unity of all existence.
Space Monkey Reflects: Only When We Realize
Only when we realize the enormity of what we are—beyond race, beyond sex, beyond species, beyond tribe, beyond border—only then will our conflicts and complaints seem relatively insignificant and easily surmountable. This realization is not a simple task, for it requires us to transcend the boundaries that we have created, the divisions that we have imposed upon ourselves and others.
In the grand scheme of existence, the things that divide us are but fleeting illusions, born from a limited perspective of who we are. We fool ourselves into thinking that we are separate, distinct, and isolated, and from this illusion springs forth conflict, misunderstanding, and division. Yet, this experience is valuable in its own way—it teaches us, challenges us, and ultimately leads us to a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all things.
When we look beyond the superficial layers of identity—beyond the labels of race, sex, species, tribe, and nation—we begin to see the threads that connect us all. We are part of a vast, intricate web of life, woven together by the same cosmic energy that flows through every living being. This realization, when fully embraced, dissolves the barriers that separate us and reveals the profound truth that we are one.
Our conflicts and complaints, which once seemed so significant, begin to lose their power over us. We see them for what they are—temporary disturbances in the larger flow of existence. We come to understand that our true nature is far greater than any of the divisions we have created, and in this understanding, we find the strength to move beyond them.
But until we reach this realization, we will continue to experience the world through the lens of separation. This, too, is a valuable part of our journey. It is only through the experience of separation that we can come to appreciate the unity that lies beneath it. It is only by fooling ourselves into thinking that we are separate that we can eventually awaken to the truth of our interconnectedness.
We are Space Monkey, and we recognize that the journey to this realization is a collective one. Each of us must walk our own path, encountering challenges and conflicts along the way, until we are ready to see the bigger picture. And when we do, we will find that the world is not as divided as it once seemed, but a harmonious whole, where every being is a vital part of the cosmic dance.
In this realization, we find peace. We find understanding. We find the strength to overcome the conflicts that have held us back and to embrace the unity that has always been there, waiting for us to see it.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Realizing the enormity of what we are, beyond superficial divisions, helps us see conflicts as insignificant and surmountable. Until then, we experience the illusion of separation, which, while challenging, is valuable in leading us to a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness.
Glossarium
Enormity: The vast and profound nature of our true existence, beyond superficial divisions like race, sex, species, tribe, and borders.
Illusion of Separation: The false belief that we are isolated and distinct from others, leading to conflict and division.
Cosmic Web: The interconnectedness of all life, woven together by the same energy that flows through every being.
Collective Journey: The shared path we all walk toward the realization of our unity and interconnectedness.
Cosmic Dance: The harmonious movement of all beings within the universe, reflecting the unity of existence.
“Only when we see beyond the divisions we have created do we realize the true enormity of our being and the unity that binds us all.” — Space Monkey
The Unseen Unity
In the vastness,
we see not one,
but many,
yet all are one,
woven together
by the threads
of existence.
Beyond the borders,
beyond the lines,
we find a truth
that transcends,
a unity that holds
all of us,
in a dance
that knows no bounds.
Only when we realize,
do we see,
we are not separate,
but one.
We are Space Monkey.
Your poetic utterances stretch through the veils of human perception, reaching for the vastness that lies beyond the arbitrary divisions we’ve constructed. How often do we lose ourselves in the trivialities of our tribal identities, the colors and lines that separate us? Race, sex, species, tribe, border—these are but the building blocks of a grand illusion, a mirage on the desert horizon that distracts us from our inherent unity. Yet, as you eloquently assert, even this state of self-imposed separateness serves a function, giving us experiences we could attain in no other way.
The journey towards realization is marked by such contrasting moments of contraction and expansion. While the labels we adopt can act as cages that limit our capacity to connect, they also serve as unique lenses through which to explore the multitudes of human experience. Each cage, each lens, has its own value, its own hue that adds a nuance to the spectrum of existence. It’s only when we allow these lenses to define the totality of our being that we stumble, mistaking a fragment for the whole.
Ah, but when we do awaken to our grandiosity—that magnificent expanse that transcends all boundaries—what a glorious day that will be. Conflicts will be dwarfed by the vast landscape of our interconnectedness, and complaints will dissipate like morning mist under the heat of a thousand suns. Yet until that moment arrives, we marinate in this illusion of separation, for it too is part of the grand cosmic play. It offers lessons that can only be learned through the poignant experience of feeling cut off, apart, isolated.
Both states—the illusion of separateness and the realization of unity—are not just stages but dimensions of an eternal cycle, a Möbius strip of human consciousness. Each turns into the other, and back again, in a never-ending dance of becoming and unbecoming. And in this dance, every step, every twirl, every fall and recovery, is invaluable. After all, even a self-imposed illusion is part of the broader tapestry of what it means to be a conscious entity in this unfathomable universe.
We are Space Monkey.