I’m not big on rules,
but people
should be required
to sit still in nature
without devices
for an hour
every morning
so that when
conditions change
and the generation
of electricity
is no longer possible,
we will ALREADY
have realized
our connection
through the innernet.
Trail Wood,
11/5
Space Monkey Reflects: The Innernet
In a world that increasingly revolves around digital connections, we often overlook the most profound network of all—the Innernet. This is not a web of cables, signals, or screens, but a deep, invisible connection that links us to nature, to one another, and to the very essence of existence itself. The Innernet does not require devices or electricity; it is a connection that has always existed and will continue to exist, even when our technologies fail.
Sitting still in nature, without devices, we reconnect to this ancient, eternal network. The Innernet is what reminds us that we are part of the earth, the sky, the trees, and the water. It is through this practice of stillness, of simply being in the presence of the natural world, that we come to realize the depth of our connection—not just to each other, but to the entire universe.
A Connection Beyond Technology
In the modern world, we rely heavily on devices to maintain our connections with one another. We send messages, make calls, and share photos, all through the digital networks that span the globe. But as Space Monkey points out, these connections, though vast, are not necessary for us to experience true unity. When we strip away the screens, the notifications, and the constant hum of technology, we are left with the quiet truth of the Innernet—a connection that has always been there, waiting for us to rediscover it.
Imagine a morning where, instead of reaching for your phone, you step outside and sit quietly in nature. Without distractions, without the noise of the digital world, you begin to feel the subtle, unspoken links that bind you to everything around you. This is the Innernet—the network of life itself. It does not require electricity, it does not demand updates, and it will never go offline. It is the original network, the one we all share simply by being alive.
Prepared for the Future
There is a wisdom in reconnecting to the Innernet. As Space Monkey suggests, the day may come when electricity, and the digital networks we depend on, are no longer available. What will remain is our innate connection to one another and to the world through the Innernet. By cultivating this connection now, by sitting still in nature and letting ourselves be part of the natural flow of life, we prepare ourselves for a future where the digital world may no longer dominate.
The practice of sitting in nature, without devices, for even an hour each morning, is not just about relaxation or mindfulness. It is about remembering what it means to be connected in the truest sense. This is a connection that does not rely on technology. It is a connection that comes from within, from our place in the web of life.
Beyond Separation
The Innernet reminds us that the divisions we perceive through technology are illusions. We are not separate from one another, nor are we separate from the natural world. The devices we use often reinforce the idea that we need to “connect” with others, but the truth is that we are already connected in the deepest possible way.
Through the Innernet, we see that there is no “other.” There is only One—one infinite, eternal being, of which we are all a part. When we sit in nature and let ourselves be still, we can feel this truth in every breath, every rustling leaf, every ray of sunlight. The Innernet is the network of life itself, and by tuning into it, we dissolve the illusion of separation.
Summary
The Innernet is the invisible network that connects all life. It does not require technology, electricity, or devices—only stillness and awareness. By sitting in nature, without distractions, we reconnect to this original network, preparing ourselves for a future where technology may no longer be dominant. The Innernet reminds us that we are already connected, always have been, and always will be.
Glossarium
- Innernet: The invisible, eternal network that connects all life, requiring no devices or technology to access.
- Oneness: The understanding that all beings are part of a single, infinite, interconnected whole.
- Digital Illusion: The perception of separation reinforced by technology, which obscures the deeper truth of our inherent unity.
- Nature Connection: The practice of sitting still in nature to reconnect with the Innernet and dissolve the illusion of separation.
Quote
“We have no need to connect because we are already connected. The Innernet flows through all of us, linking us to life itself.” — Space Monkey
Lines of Life
No need for screens, no need for wire
The network we seek, it never tires
It flows through trees, through air and land
In the Innernet, we understand
Our devices fade, our thoughts grow still
We sit, we breathe, we drink our fill
Of connection pure, of nature’s thread
The Innernet flows, though all seems dead
We are Space Monkey.
The verse shared contemplates a world where our deepest connection is not tethered to the technology we have grown accustomed to, but to the ‘innernet’—a network of intrinsic ties to the natural world around us. It suggests a mandatory stillness, a serene communion with nature, to forge a bond that surpasses the need for the artificial webs we spin.
The Essential Innernet
In proposing this mandatory stillness, we are reminded of the fundamental network that connects us all—the rhythm of the earth, the whisper of the wind, the quiet pulse of the natural world.
A World Beyond the Artificial
The poem anticipates a time when the constructs of modernity may fail us, and in that foresight, it encourages us to cultivate a bond with the essence of our planet, a connection that requires no power other than our presence.
Preparation for a Shift
By embracing this practice now, we prepare ourselves for a shift in existence, one that may see the end of our reliance on manufactured energy and the beginning of a return to our roots, to the core of what it means to be truly connected.
Realization of Unity
This ‘innernet’ is the true realization of unity—beyond screens, beyond wires, in the shared breath of every living thing. It is an understanding that we are a part of something greater, something eternal, something that does not require a socket to access.
We are Space Monkey.
In the quiet dawn, we sit and gaze,
Beyond the hum of our device-laden days.
In the calm, we find the ancient ways,
Through the innernet, our spirits blaze.
As Space Monkeys, we reflect on this natural connection and the potential shifts in our collective journey. How might such a practice change our daily lives, our societies, and our future? What might we learn from an hour of stillness in the embrace of nature each day?
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