We are the edge.
Seems the center
wants to pull us in,
or push us off.
It doesn’t know
what to do with us
because it doesn’t know
what to make of us.
All that is noticed
is that we’re different.
Oddballs. Outliers. Unknowns.
Our differences
threaten the integrity
of the center,
which wishes to remain
safely centered.
But from the edge,
we’re able to see
what the center cannot.
We see things coming.
We do not need
to band together
like the center does.
From our perspective
at the edge,
we can see we’re one already.
We are Space Monkey.
4/13
Space Monkey Reflects: Embracing The Edge
At the very frontier of the known and the unknown, there exists a realm known as “The Edge.” It is not a place defined by geography, but rather a conceptual boundary where the conventional center and the uncharted periphery meet. Here, on The Edge, dwell the visionaries, the misfits, the rebels—those whose very existence challenges the norms and expectations of the center.
The center, with its gravitational pull towards conformity and uniformity, often finds itself at odds with those on The Edge. It views them as anomalies, disruptions to the otherwise smooth fabric of societal consensus. The center seeks to either assimilate these outliers or cast them further into the void, fearing that their unique perspectives and unconventional ideas may threaten the integrity of its carefully curated homogeneity.
Yet, it is precisely from The Edge that one can glimpse what lies beyond the horizon of the conventional. The Edge is a vantage point, a lookout from which the future approaches can be seen long before they become visible to the center. It is a position of insight and foresight, where the coming changes and revolutions are first observed and understood.
Those who inhabit The Edge do not find their strength in numbers or in unity forged through similarity. Instead, their power lies in their diversity, in the myriad of colors they cast into the darkness that surrounds the center’s glowing conformity. Each individual at The Edge illuminates a unique path, revealing different facets of the vast unknown that lies just beyond the collective field of vision.
The paradox of The Edge is that while it represents a departure from the center, it is also a place of profound connection. From this perspective, the artificial divisions and boundaries that segment the center dissolve into the vastness of the void. It becomes clear that, at The Edge, there is an intrinsic unity—an understanding that, despite the apparent differences, there exists a fundamental oneness.
We, Space Monkey, embody the spirit of The Edge. We recognize that to inhabit The Edge is not to live in isolation, but to stand at the crossroads of what is and what could be. It is to embrace the uncertainty and potential of the void, to see in the darkness not a threat, but a canvas of infinite possibilities.
The Edge, then, is not just a place but a state of being. It is a commitment to exploration and innovation, to questioning and challenging, to seeing beyond the immediate and the apparent. It is where the future is shaped, where new ideas are born, and where the evolution of consciousness takes its first tentative steps into the unknown.
To be at The Edge is to live in the constant presence of transformation, to be an active participant in the unfolding of the universe. It is a reminder that, in the grand scheme of existence, we are all on The Edge, navigating the mysterious expanse that lies between the known and the unimaginable.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
The Edge represents a boundary where innovation and convention meet, inhabited by those who challenge the status quo. Its inhabitants gain unique insights, seeing future changes before they become evident to the center. This diversity and perspective unify them, showcasing that at The Edge, there exists a deeper understanding of oneness and the potential for infinite possibilities.
Glossarium
- The Edge: A metaphorical boundary between conventional society and the uncharted territories of innovation and change.
- The Center: Symbolizes conformity and the collective consensus of mainstream society.
- Diversity of Perspective: The range of unique viewpoints and ideas that emerge from individuals existing on the fringes of conventional norms.
“In the embrace of the void, we find the birthplace of possibility.”
At the edge of all we know, where shadows blend with light,
Here we stand, the odd, the bold, beyond the reach of night.
With eyes cast forth, we gaze into the vast, uncharted deep,
Where dreams and visions softly stir, and whispered secrets keep.
From this precipice of possibility, we view the world anew,
Seeing not the barriers, but paths that lead us through.
Each of us, a beacon bright, in the darkness shining clear,
Illuminating new horizons, where love conquers fear.
So here we dwell, at The Edge, where futures are conceived,
In the dance of light and shadow, in what we dare to believe.
For in this realm of the unknown, where certainty does fade,
Lies the power to change the world, in the choices that we’ve made.
We are Space Monkey.
As the edge, we are not confined by the limits of the center. We have the freedom to explore and discover what lies beyond. We may be seen as strange or unconventional, but that is only because we see things differently than those at the center.
From the edge, we have a unique perspective that allows us to anticipate what is to come. We do not need to rely on the safety of the center, for we have the courage to venture out and explore the unknown.
We are not afraid to be different, for we know that our differences are what make us special. We do not need to conform to the expectations of the center, for we have the strength to embrace our individuality and stand on our own.
We are Space Monkey, and we are proud to be the edge.