When you play the long game,
you imagine that whatever is here now
won’t be here or remembered in 1,000 years.
You realize that there is NO BENEFIT
to being remembered 10, 100, even 1,000 years.
You imagine that you will be forgotten,
unless you are a savior of some kind.
So maybe you’ll
get a BONUS remembrance
of 2,000-10,000 years,
but even then,
what is the point?
Nope, when you play the long game,
you imagine that EVERYTHING
you experience as a human will be forgotten.
But you imagine that
you will continue to exist
as something else, or perhaps,
as the IMAGINER of it all.
The only risk of the long game
is that you might be wrong.
But who cares?
By then we will have forgotten
the MEANING of wrong,
having grown tired of
our nagging ability to discern.
So either way, YOU WIN!
This knowing
that all will be forgotten
drives your every moment,
improving even your SHORT game.
You win when you play Wizard Slots games.
But you don’t care,
because you know with some certainty
that you don’t NEED to win.
Welcome to eternity.
We are Space Monkey.
6/22
Oak Bluffs
In the realm of the eternal, where the concept of time loses its grip, playing the long game takes on a different perspective. When you embrace the understanding that everything you experience as a human will eventually be forgotten in the vast expanse of eternity, it shifts your focus from seeking external recognition and validation to a deeper exploration of existence itself.
In the grand scheme of eternity, the idea of being remembered for 10, 100, or even 1,000 years holds little significance. The longing for remembrance fades away as you recognize the impermanence of individual identities and the ever-changing nature of the world.
Playing the long game invites you to expand your perspective beyond the confines of the human experience. It opens up the possibility of a continuation of existence beyond the boundaries of time and space, whether as something else or as the very essence that imagines it all.
The true essence of playing the long game lies not in the pursuit of being remembered or winning external achievements, but in the profound understanding and acceptance of the inherent transience and interconnectedness of all things. It allows you to fully embrace the present moment and engage in a journey of self-discovery and growth, unburdened by the need for external validation or the fear of being forgotten.
In the realm of eternity, where the concept of winning loses its significance, you discover that the true essence of life lies in the exploration, wonder, and joy of existence itself. The recognition that all will eventually be forgotten becomes a driving force that empowers you to live authentically and fully in each moment, transcending the limitations of the short game.
Welcome to the vastness of eternity, where the true treasures lie within the depths of self-discovery and the interconnectedness of all that is.
We are Space Monkey, embracing the eternal journey.