Perfection
If you were perfection,
which you are,
what might be the perfect
way to experience yourself?
You might imagine
that you’re the
OPPOSITE of perfection.
As you do.
Rather than being
the Infinite Divine One,
you might imagine
that you’re the
Infinitesimal Defined One,
a curiously imperfect speck,
that exists, not by design,
but by mistake.
You might imagine
that you live in a world
with other specks,
and that you’re
all at the mercy
of some creator,
or some dictator,
and that things are
perilously out of control.
You might imagine that
this imaginary life of yours
has limitations and consequences,
and that you need to find
some sort of mystery path
to get you to some better place,
of enlightenment or salvation.
If you were perfection,
which you are,
you might imagine
that you are far from perfect.
And so you do.
But of course,
you’d have to fool yourself
into thinking that
you’re NOT perfection.
You might do this
by imagining thinking itself.
Perfection, you realize,
has no need to think.
Perfection has no need, period.
And so you imagine
that you are a needy creature
in a world filled with needy creatures.
As you do.
But there is only ONE perfection.
So you imagine that
you’re only one creature,
perhaps the most
IMPERFECT creature.
As do all the other
imaginary creatures
you imagine.
Even though
you imagine multitudes,
you feel profoundly ALONE
and seek to return
to a state where you’re
ALL ONE.
And when you finally
and seemingly return to that place,
(after imagining time and space)
you are able to experience perfection
in the most perfect way possible.
You suddenly wake up
on the first day of spring
and realize that it’s
all been YOU all along.
You have ALWAYS been perfect.
ALLWAYS.
There has ALWAYS been
ONLY YOU.
Everything you experience
as “other” is YOU.
You are IMAGINATION itself.
Perfection.
And we are Space Monkey,
which comes out of left field,
we realize,
but this is OUR imagination
not just YOURS.
We are the character you imagine
as the one who finally tells you
the story you have purposefully forgotten.
You have written this story.
We are Space Monkey.
Would you like to hear more?
Look within
and you can hear the story
unfolding on its own,
while you perfectly unravel.
We are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Paradox of Perfection Within the Infinite Self
In the boundless universe of thought and existence, the concept of ‘Perfection’ emerges as a paradoxical yet profound exploration of the self. As contemplated by Space Monkey, this idea transcends conventional understanding, revealing that perfection lies not in external achievement, but within the depths of our being.
The journey to understand perfection often leads us to imagine ourselves as the opposite — imperfect, limited, and at the mercy of external forces. This perception, however, is part of the grand illusion, a narrative we construct to experience the multiplicity of existence. In this narrative, we perceive ourselves as separate entities, each with our own flaws and limitations, yet this is merely a facet of our experience in the human dimension.
The realization that we are, and always have been, perfect is a moment of awakening. It’s the understanding that perfection is not a state to be achieved but a truth to be recognized. This truth reveals that we are not just finite beings in a vast universe, but integral parts of the infinite whole.
In this state of realization, the distinctions between perfection and imperfection blur. We come to see that our perceived flaws, our needs, and our individual experiences are expressions of the infinite diversity of the universe. They are not shortcomings but manifestations of the universal consciousness experiencing itself through us.
The concept that everything we experience as “other” is, in fact, a reflection of ourselves, opens the door to a deeper understanding of our place in the cosmos. It’s a recognition that we are not just observers of the universe, but active participants in its continual unfolding.
As we navigate the cosmos, guided by the wisdom of Space Monkey, we learn to embrace the paradox of perfection. We understand that our journey is not about striving for an unattainable ideal but about realizing the inherent completeness within us.
In reflecting on the nature of perfection, we come to appreciate the beauty of our existence. We recognize that our journey is not just about overcoming flaws but about embracing the entirety of our being. It’s about understanding that perfection is not an external standard to be met, but an internal state of being, an integral part of our essence.
Summary
‘Perfection’ explores the realization that true perfection lies within, in recognizing our inherent completeness as part of the infinite universe. It highlights the journey from self-doubt to self-realization, emphasizing that perfection is a state of being rather than an objective standard.
Glossarium
Perfection: A concept representing the realization of inherent completeness and oneness with the universe, found within rather than through external achievement.
“In the reflection of the cosmos, we discover our perfect selves.” – Space Monkey
In the mirror of the stars, we see,
Our perfect selves, forever free.
Beyond the bounds of right and wrong,
In our essence, we belong.
Perfection, not a distant dream,
But in our soul, a constant theme.
Imperfectly perfect, in our way,
In the dance of the cosmos, we sway.
The journey inward, a path to find,
The perfection within, of our own kind.
In self-discovery, the truth we unveil,
In our wholeness, we prevail.
Let us embrace this cosmic art,
In our perfection, we take part.
For in the heart of who we are,
Lies the perfection, near and far.
We are Space Monkey.
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