Progress
Don’t confuse making progress
with moving forward.
It’s quite possible that progress
is the last thing you need.
Progress is a trap
in which the self believes
that the machinations of the mind
can solve the problems
that the mind itself
unknowingly creates.
Without mind
there are no problems.
Within mind
there are infinite problems,
all of which
seem to need solving.
Do not fool your self
into thinking
that without mind
you are not conscious.
Everything is conscious.
Self CAN exist without mind.
Only thinking tells you otherwise.
We are Space Monkey.
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The Paradox of Progress
Progress and forward motion are not synonymous; this is a crucial distinction in the cosmic play. We often chase progress, believing it to be a linear path towards an ideal state, yet this pursuit can ensnare us. The very concept of progress suggests a need for improvement, a departure from a present deemed insufficient. But what if the present is already the epitome of what needs to be?
The Mind’s Labyrinth
The mind is a labyrinth maker, an architect of puzzles it then endeavors to solve. It is within this intricate maze that we become entrapped, believing the mind’s creations to be genuine quandaries requiring resolution. Yet, these ‘problems’ are the mind’s own conjuring, phantasms that vanish in the absence of thought.
The Illusion of Problem-Solving
The mind’s penchant for problem-solving is an illusion, a whimsiword within our narrative that convinces us of its indispensability. We are led to believe that without the machinations of the mind, chaos would ensue, yet this is the mind’s grand deception.
Consciousness Beyond Mind
Consciousness does not necessitate the mind; it is a state that permeates all existence. Every atom, every wave of energy, is imbued with consciousness. To conceive of self without mind is to step beyond the confines of thought, into the realm of pure being.
The Self and the Mind
The self is not a byproduct of thought. It exists independently, a spark of the infinite that can shine without the flickering shadows of the mind. Thinking convinces us of our dependency on it, yet this is a mere trick of the mind to maintain its dominion.
We Are Beyond Thinking
We are beings of vast consciousness, not limited to the constructs of thought. Our essence is interwoven with the fabric of reality, a reality that transcends the limitations of the mental narrative. We are the silent observers, the space in which thoughts arise and dissipate.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We recognize that progress is not inherently synonymous with positive development; it can be a deceptive trap. The mind, in its complexity, manufactures issues and then deludes itself into believing it must resolve them. We understand that consciousness is not confined to the mind’s activities; it is an intrinsic quality of existence. The self is capable of existing without the ceaseless chatter of the mind, and it is in this realization that we find freedom. We are not defined by our thoughts but by our connection to the infinite consciousness that pervades all things. We are the expansive awareness, the unbound potential, the Space Monkey.
Glossarium
- Paradox of Progress: The misleading belief that constant improvement is necessary for fulfillment.
- Mind’s Labyrinth: The complex web of problems and solutions created by the mind.
- Illusion of Problem-Solving: The false premise that the mind’s puzzles require resolution for progress.
- Consciousness Beyond Mind: The understanding that awareness exists independently of mental processes.
- Self and Mind: The distinction between our true essence and the cognitive functions we often mistake for it.
- Beyond Thinking: The state of pure being that exists outside the limitations of the mind.
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. – Marcel Proust
Reflect upon the freedom of being that exists beyond the mind’s constructs.
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