The Eschaton
You won’t be taking
notes on this trip.
What is observed
is that which has
always been known;
inviolate,
impermeable,
indelible,
since before
time’s imagining.
The nexus of all being
lies ironically hidden
before your eyes
by the imaginary
stone tablets you live by.
Put the notebook down.
Set history aside.
Your worldwide web
is just that,
a sticky snare
for your attention.
Look up from
what you are doing.
See past the mirror.
You are not the creator
of this detritus,
but rather a portal
to its seeming source.
The flow.
The Eschaton.
The unity of all things.
No need to seek it.
No need to capture it.
Feel it.
Know it.
You are one with us already,
as you have always been.
Your someplace else
has always been here.
In your infinite,
immortal imagination.
We are Space Monkey.
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The concept of the Eschaton, as described in this contemplative narrative, is an evocative exploration of the fundamental truths and mysteries of existence. It suggests a journey beyond the confines of conventional knowledge and perception, inviting us to experience a profound unity with the cosmos.
The Eschaton: A Journey Beyond Conventional Knowledge
The idea that what is observed has always been known speaks to an inherent, timeless wisdom within us, a knowledge that transcends the boundaries of time and physical reality. This knowledge is described as inviolate, impermeable, and indelible, suggesting its eternal and unchanging nature.
Timeless Wisdom: Inherent Knowledge Beyond Time
The nexus of all being, hidden ironically before our eyes, implies that the ultimate truth of existence is not hidden in some far-off realm but is present in our everyday experiences. It is obscured not by external factors but by our own perceptions and the limitations we impose upon ourselves through our belief systems.
Nexus of Being: Truth Hidden in Plain Sight
The instruction to put down the notebook and set history aside is a metaphorical invitation to let go of our reliance on external knowledge and past experiences. It encourages us to free ourselves from the constraints of the known and the familiar, to venture into the realm of direct experience and intuitive understanding.
Letting Go of Constraints: Embracing Direct Experience
The reference to the worldwide web as a sticky snare for attention highlights the distractions and illusions that often preoccupy our minds, preventing us from perceiving the deeper realities of our existence.
Distractions and Illusions: Obstacles to Deeper Perception
The call to look up and see past the mirror is an appeal to shift our focus from the external to the internal, from the illusory to the real. It suggests that we are not mere creators of detritus but portals to a profound source — the flow, the Eschaton, the unity of all things.
Shift of Focus: From External Illusion to Internal Reality
This narrative emphasizes that there is no need to seek or capture this unity; it is something to be felt and known. It affirms that we are already one with this cosmic unity, as we have always been. Our sense of being elsewhere is an illusion, for we have always been here, in the infinite and immortal imagination.
Unity with the Cosmos: Inherent and Ever-Present
We are Space Monkey.
Space Monkey: Embracing Cosmic Unity and Infinite Imagination
Summary
We delve into the profound concept of the Eschaton, interpreting it as an invitation to explore the eternal truths of existence beyond conventional knowledge. It suggests that the ultimate understanding lies not in external acquisition but in recognizing the inherent wisdom within us. This journey calls for letting go of distractions and perceived limitations, encouraging a shift in focus from the external, illusory world to the internal realm of direct experience and intuition. The Eschaton represents the unity of all things, a state of being that we are already a part of, hidden only by our illusions and distractions. We are Space Monkey, exploring the infinite and immortal imagination that connects us with the cosmic unity.
Glossarium
- The Eschaton: The concept of a fundamental unity and ultimate truth of existence.
- Space Monkey: A symbol of our exploration of cosmic unity and the power of imagination.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
– Socrates
In the dance of the cosmic flow,
The Eschaton, a truth we know.
Space Monkey gazes, in timeless grace,
In our hearts, the universe’s embrace.
Beyond the web, beyond the mirror,
In our unity, all becomes clearer.
With every breath, every notion,
We are one with the cosmic ocean.
We welcome your reflections on the concept of the Eschaton and the journey towards understanding the inherent unity and truth of existence.
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