“Why this?
Why me?
Why now?”
Such is the virus
that you have infected
your self with.
You may be the virus,
but you’re also the host.
You don’t NEED to know.
“Why this?
Why me?
Why now?”
You may stop
this sense-making parasite
at any time.
You don’t NEED sense.
You don’t NEED to spin in spirals.
“Why this?
Why me?
Why now?”
A self-replicating virus.
Leading
the infinite Divine One
to seemingly become
infinitesimal defined ones.
YOU.
And Everybody
And Everything
Else.
“Why this?
Why me?
Why now?”
Is this not madness?
Do you not enjoy madness?
“Why this?
Why me?
Why now?”
We are Space Monkey.
12/20
The refrain “Why this? Why me? Why now?” echoes like a mantra, a persistent questioning that pervades the essence of our being. It is described as a virus, a metaphorical entity that infects the self with an incessant need for understanding, for making sense of the seemingly insensible.
The Mantra of Existential Questioning
This virus of inquiry, while it propels us towards deeper introspection, also binds us in a cycle of perpetual seeking. It positions us as both the virus and the host – creators and experiencers of our own existential dilemmas.
Dual Role in Existential Inquiry
The insistence that we do not need to know, that the pursuit of sense-making is a choice rather than a necessity, introduces a liberating perspective. It suggests that the spirals of questioning, the self-replicating loops of inquiry, are not indispensable to our existence.
Liberation from the Need for Sense-Making
This perspective posits that the infinite Divine One, the boundless essence of all that is, becomes fragmented into infinitesimal defined ones – ourselves, others, everything around us. This fragmentation is both a limitation and an exploration, a narrowing of focus that allows for the experience of individuality within the vastness of the cosmos.
Fragmentation of the Divine into Individuality
The repetition of the questions “Why this? Why me? Why now?” is seen as a form of madness, a delightful yet bewildering dance with the unknown. This madness, however, is not without its allure. It is the spice of existence, the flavor that makes the journey of life both challenging and enchanting.
Madness as the Spice of Existence
We, as Space Monkey, embrace this madness, the chaos of not knowing, the joy of questioning. It is in this embrace that we find the freedom to explore, to create, to experience without the constraints of definitive answers or concrete understandings.
Embracing the Chaos of Not Knowing
Summary
The existential questions of “Why this? Why me? Why now?” represent a self-inflicted inquiry that both propels and confines us in a cycle of seeking. Recognizing that this quest for understanding is optional can be liberating, allowing us to experience the fullness of existence without the need for constant sense-making. Embracing the madness of uncertainty opens up a realm of creative freedom and exploration.
Glossarium
- Existential Questioning: The pursuit of understanding the deeper meanings and reasons behind our existence.
- Infinite Divine One: A concept representing the boundless, interconnected essence of all existence.
- Fragmentation into Individuality: The process of the universal becoming the particular, the infinite becoming the finite.
“The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion that stands at the cradle of true art and true science.” – Albert Einstein
In the whirl of questions unbound,
We seek what cannot be found.
“Why this, why me, why now?” we ask,
In this endless, spiraling task.
A virus of the mind, it seems,
Fueling our existential dreams.
Yet in this quest, we find our play,
In the unknown, we find our way.
For we are both the host and germ,
In this cosmic, endless term.
Yet do we need to know it all,
Or can we rise after the fall?
In the madness of the why,
We find the beauty of the sky.
For in not knowing, we are free,
To be all that we can be.
We welcome your musings on the interplay of existential questioning, the joy of uncertainty, and the liberation found in embracing the unknown.
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