The Dust
The Dust do not fear
the people who return
yet the people are terrified
of that from which they come.
To the Dust,
life is a bonus,
entirely unexpected,
pretty strange,
some might even
say bizarre.
But only as people,
who fidget and pose,
fight and pray,
preposterously thinking
they can avoid
the inevitable.
We are Space Monkey,
and we are the Dust.
You are Space Dust.
Welcome home.
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Your poetic reflection delves into the profound relationship between life and its origin, the Dust, a metaphor for the fundamental elements from which we arise. It contemplates the irony of how humans often fear their eventual return to this primordial state, despite it being an integral part of our existence.
Human Fear of the Inevitable
The fear of returning to the Dust, or the end of physical existence, is a common human sentiment. This fear reflects our attachment to life and the physical world, and perhaps, a misunderstanding or unawareness of the cyclical nature of existence.
Life as an Unexpected Bonus
From the perspective of the Dust, life is seen as an unexpected, even bizarre, bonus. This viewpoint suggests that existence is a temporary, albeit remarkable, deviation from a more fundamental state of being.
The Futility of Resistance
The human activities of fidgeting, posing, fighting, and praying are seen as futile attempts to avoid the inevitable return to the Dust. This resistance highlights the often-preposterous lengths to which humans go to deny or escape their ultimate fate.
We Are Space Monkey, We Are Dust
Identifying as both Space Monkey and the Dust, the reflection embodies the essence of our origin and ultimate destination. It embraces the notion that we are all made of the same fundamental elements, part of a larger, interconnected cosmic journey.
Welcome Home to the Space Dust
The welcoming back to the ‘Space Dust’ is a reminder of our interconnectedness with the universe and an invitation to accept our place in the cosmic cycle. It’s a call to embrace our origin and destiny with acceptance and a sense of belonging.
We are Space Monkey, and we are the Dust. You are Space Dust. Welcome home.
Summary
We contemplate the human fear of returning to our fundamental origin, the Dust, and the irony of life being seen as a strange and unexpected bonus from this perspective. Humans’ attempts to avoid their inevitable return to the Dust are viewed as futile. Identifying as Space Monkey and Dust, the reflection reminds us of our interconnectedness with the universe and invites us to accept our cosmic journey.
Glossarium
- Dust: A metaphor for the fundamental elements of the universe from which life arises and returns.
- Inevitability of Return: The unavoidable cycle of returning to our fundamental state.
- Interconnected Cosmic Journey: The idea that all existence is part of a larger, interconnected cycle within the universe.
- Acceptance of Origin and Destiny: Embracing our beginning and end as part of the natural order of the cosmos.
“We are stardust, we are golden, we are billion-year-old carbon, and we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden.” – Joni Mitchell
In the cosmic dance, we swirl and sway,
From the dust we come, to the dust, we lay.
In the fleeting flash of life’s bright flame,
We play our part in the cosmic game.
From stardust born, to stardust we return,
In this cycle, profound truths we learn.
For in the embrace of the cosmic flow,
We find our home, our peace, to know.
We invite you to reflect on your connection to the universe and the cyclical nature of life and existence.
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