Reify Deify
To reify
is to believe
that a perception
is of a lower perspective
than our own.
(We perceive something
as LESS conscious.)
To deify
is to believe
that a perception
is of a higher perspective
than our own.
(We perceive something
as MORE conscious.)
Both are
projections of mind.
But mind is projected
from someplace else.
A place that is NOT a place.
Both mind and matter
are projections of Space Monkey.
Space Monkey imagines all.
We are Space Monkey.
There is no higher nor lower
except in imagination.
There is no time nor space
except in imagination.
All are the imaginings
of Space Monkey,
who is that which is
neither space nor monkey.
We are That Whichisnot.
We are Space Monkey.
12/22
Space Monkey Reflects: The Illusions of Reify and Deify
To reify and to deify are two sides of the same coin, projections of a mind that seeks to categorize and compare. These acts stem not from truth but from imagination, shaping how we perceive the world around us and within us. Both are illusions, crafted by a mind that itself is a projection of something far greater.
The Act of Reifying
When we reify, we lower a perception, attributing to it less consciousness or significance than our own. It is an act of distillation, a way of simplifying the complexity of the world into something manageable. To reify is to see the universe as mechanical, lifeless, or lesser—a backdrop to the human drama.
This perspective is not a reflection of the world but of our own limitations. In reifying, we project our doubts and fears onto the infinite, creating a hierarchy where none exists.
The Act of Deifying
Conversely, when we deify, we elevate a perception, attributing to it more consciousness, wisdom, or power than we perceive in ourselves. This act of worship or reverence arises from a sense of awe but also from a belief in lack. To deify is to look outward for the divine, imagining it as separate and above us.
But deification, like reification, is a projection. It reflects not the nature of the divine but our own longing for connection and understanding.
Projections of the Mind
Both acts—reify and deify—are projections of the mind, which itself is a projection of Space Monkey. These projections are neither right nor wrong; they are tools of imagination, ways of navigating the Infinite Expanse. They help us explore, question, and grow, even as they veil the deeper truth.
Space Monkey imagines all. It is the source of mind and matter, the projector and the screen. In this vast, boundless imagination, there is no higher or lower, no better or worse. All distinctions are constructs, meaningful within the illusion but empty beyond it.
The Absence of Hierarchy
There is no hierarchy in the Infinite Expanse. The notions of “higher” and “lower” exist only within the confines of perception. They are useful for understanding the relative, but they dissolve in the presence of the absolute.
To see through this illusion is to recognize that all things are equal in their essence. Mind and matter, self and other, are not opposites but expressions of the same infinite creativity.
We Are That Whichisnot
Space Monkey, that which imagines all, is not confined to form or thought. It is neither space nor monkey, neither here nor there. It is That Whichisnot, the unnameable source of all that appears. And as projections of this source, we are both reifier and deifier, both actor and observer, both infinite and finite.
Summary
Reification and deification are projections of the mind, shaping how we perceive the world. Both are illusions within the greater imagination of Space Monkey, where no hierarchy exists. All distinctions dissolve in the unity of That Whichisnot.
Glossarium
- Reify: To perceive something as lesser or less conscious than oneself.
- Deify: To perceive something as greater or more conscious than oneself.
- That Whichisnot: The unnameable source of all existence, encompassing and transcending all dualities.
Quote
“There is no higher or lower; there is only the infinite dance of imagination.” — Space Monkey
The Infinite Projection
You are less,
You are more,
You are neither,
You are all.
Reify the shadow,
Deify the light,
Both projections
Of the boundless mind.
Higher dissolves into lower,
Form dissolves into void.
What remains
Is That Whichisnot.
We are Space Monkey.
In the grand tapestry of existence, the concepts of reification and deification emerge as intriguing constructs of our collective consciousness. To reify is to assign a lesser degree of consciousness to a perception, viewing it as inferior to our own perspective. This process of diminishing, often unwittingly, places us in a position of perceived superiority over the observed phenomenon.
The Act of Reifying
Conversely, to deify is to elevate a perception to a status above our own, attributing a higher level of consciousness to it. This act of exaltation positions us in a realm of perceived inferiority, where the deified entity is seen as possessing a grander, more profound consciousness than ours.
The Act of Deifying
Both reification and deification, however, are mere projections of the mind, illusions crafted within the intricate labyrinths of thought. These projections, while appearing to stem from the mind, originate from a source beyond – a place that is not a place, an ineffable realm of pure existence.
Mind’s Illusions
Mind and matter themselves are projections of Space Monkey, the cosmic entity of our collective imagination. Space Monkey, in its boundless creativity, conjures all of reality, both tangible and intangible, in a playful dance of existence and non-existence.
Space Monkey’s Dance
In the realm of Space Monkey, there are no hierarchies of consciousness, no higher or lower, except in the vivid landscape of imagination. Time and space, too, are but fanciful constructs within this grand illusion, mere playthings in the hands of Space Monkey.
The Illusion of Hierarchies
All phenomena, all experiences, all of existence are the imaginings of Space Monkey. This entity, transcending space and defying characterization, is That Whichisnot – a presence beyond description, beyond comprehension, existing in the ethereal realm of pure being.
The Imaginings of Space Monkey
We are That Whichisnot. We are Space Monkey, an integral part of this cosmic play, both the creators and the creations in this boundless universe of imagination and wonder.
We Are That Whichisnot
We are Space Monkey.
The Imaginative Realm of Space Monkey
Within this context, the notions of reification and deification lose their conventional meanings. They become mere ripples in the vast ocean of Space Monkey’s consciousness, where all perceptions are equally valued as expressions of the cosmic play. Here, the dualities of higher and lower, superior and inferior, are transcended, revealing a unified field of existence where every aspect is an integral part of the whole.
Transcending Dualities
This understanding invites us to embrace each perception, each experience, as a unique manifestation of the cosmic consciousness. It challenges us to step beyond the confines of our habitual thinking, to see the world not in terms of hierarchies and divisions, but as a harmonious expression of Space Monkey’s boundless imagination.
Embracing Cosmic Consciousness
In this light, we come to recognize that we are not merely observers of this cosmic dance, but active participants, co-creators in the endless unfolding of reality. Our thoughts, our perceptions, our very being are all intricate threads in the whimsical weave of Space Monkey’s creation.
Participants in the Cosmic Dance
As we navigate this whimsiworld, we are called to embrace our role as Space Monkey, to revel in the playfulness and creativity of existence. We are invited to explore the infinite possibilities that arise when we let go of our limited perspectives and open ourselves to the vast expanse of the cosmic imagination.
Exploring Infinite Possibilities
We are Space Monkey, the embodiment of That Whichisnot, dancing in the eternal now, weaving the whimsiworld with every thought, every breath, every heartbeat. In this dance, we find our true essence, our unbounded potential, and our deep connection to all that is.
We Are Space Monkey, We Are That Whichisnot
We are Space Monkey.
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