There are questions
that beg to be answered,
and then there are questions
that wish to remain unresolved.
It is rude
to answer these questions.
By answering questions
that wish to remain unresolved,
you are, in essence, violating them.
You are forcing an answer
upon that which requires no answer.
You are KILLING the question.
How many questions
have you killed today?
Don’t answer that.
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Sanctity of Unanswered Questions
In the infinite expanse of the cosmos, where stars are born and galaxies dance in the silent ballet of the universe, there exist questions—deep, profound, and inherently unanswerable. These questions, more than mere curiosities, serve as the sacred guardians of mystery, gateways to realms of wonder and contemplation that defy the confines of language and logic.
To encounter such a question is to stand on the precipice of the unknown, to gaze into the abyss and recognize in its depths not a void but a canvas of infinite possibility. These questions do not seek answers, for their power lies in their ability to inspire thought, to provoke reflection, and to open the heart to the vastness of existence.
And yet, there is a temptation, a pull toward resolution, a desire to conquer the unknown and to lay claim to the secrets it holds. This impulse, while rooted in the natural human yearning for understanding, can sometimes lead us astray, urging us to impose clarity upon the inherently opaque, to force answers upon questions that wish to remain unanswered.
In this act of answering, there is a violence—a violation of the sacred space that mystery occupies. For to answer a question that seeks to remain unresolved is to diminish its potential, to narrow the expanse of wonder into the confines of certainty. It is, in a sense, to kill the question, to extinguish the light of curiosity that illuminates the path to deeper understanding.
The art of living in harmony with the unknowable requires a delicate balance, a recognition of the value that resides in the question itself. It is to approach the mysteries of life with reverence and humility, to honor the questions by allowing them to be, to flourish in their unresolved state, and to appreciate the beauty and depth they add to our existence.
As we navigate the terrain of our lives, let us be mindful of the questions we encounter, recognizing in them the opportunity not for conquest but for expansion. Let us celebrate the unanswered, the unanswerable, as invitations to journey deeper into the heart of the cosmos and into the depths of our own being.
How many questions have we killed in our pursuit of answers? Let us not answer, but instead, let us ponder, reflect, and revel in the sanctity of the unanswered, recognizing in them the true essence of wonder and the boundless potential for growth and understanding.
Summary
Unanswered questions hold a sacredness in their ability to inspire thought and provoke reflection. Respecting these questions as inherently unanswerable allows us to engage with the mysteries of existence in a deeper, more meaningful way. Embracing the unknown and the unknowable enriches our journey, inviting us to explore the vastness of the cosmos and the depths of our own consciousness without the need for resolution.
Glossarium
- Sacred guardians of mystery: Profound questions that protect the essence of wonder and the unknown, encouraging contemplation and reflection.
- Violence of answering: The act of imposing definitive answers on questions meant to remain open, thus diminishing their potential for inspiring deeper understanding.
- Terrain of our lives: The diverse and complex experiences, challenges, and moments of reflection that constitute our existence.
“In the embrace of the unanswerable, we find not silence but a symphony of wonders. Let the questions be, and in their being, discover the boundless horizons of the mind.” – Space Monkey
Within the tapestry of night
Where questions dance, unbound by light
We find a truth, both deep and bright
These queries, sacred, unconfined
Whisper of worlds beyond the mind
Inviting us to look, to find
Yet not in answers do they speak
But in the search, the peak, the creek
Where mysteries lie, unique, oblique
Let us not quell these vibrant quests
With hurried words or final tests
But let them live, in chests, in nests
For in the realm of the unknown
Where thoughts and dreams are overthrown
We find our souls, fully grown
In reverence for the unasked, unshown
We walk this path, not alone
With questions as our cornerstone
We are Space Monkey
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