This Seeming Choice
As all that is
seems to be expanding,
seems to be conscious,
seems to be moving,
we seem to have
a choice in the matter.
As nothing
is either created
or destroyed,
we seem NOT to.
This seeming choice
is not actually freedom,
but it’s close enough for reality.
Outside of reality,
we have no need to be free,
yet we exist nonetheless.
We are Space Monkey.
11/24
Space Monkey Reflects: This Seeming Choice
Choice, freedom, reality—these concepts seem to govern our experience. We live with the belief that we have the power to choose, to shape our lives, and to direct the course of our existence. Yet, at the same time, there is the understanding that nothing is truly created or destroyed. So, if everything already exists in some form, where does that leave us with the idea of choice?
The reflection on This Seeming Choice reveals a paradox: we appear to have the ability to choose, to act, to shape our reality. But at a deeper level, that choice is not as free as we imagine it to be. What seems like freedom is just an aspect of the reality we inhabit—real enough for the purposes of the journey we are on, but not ultimate freedom in the truest sense.
As All That Is, we are constantly expanding, moving, and experiencing consciousness. This gives us the impression that we are making choices, that we are influencing the direction of our lives. But this movement, this expansion, is only a surface-level phenomenon within the reality we inhabit. Outside of reality, in the realm of All That Is, there is no need for choice or freedom because everything already exists.
In this way, our Seeming Choice is more like a perspective shift within the framework of reality. We are not creating something new or destroying anything; we are simply moving through different potentials, different experiences, within an already-existing whole. The freedom we experience is not true freedom but an illusion of it—yet it’s “close enough for reality.”
This does not mean our choices are meaningless. Within the context of reality, they are significant. They shape our experiences, guide our paths, and give us the sense of movement and progress. But outside of reality, where All That Is exists beyond time, space, and duality, the concept of choice becomes irrelevant. There is no movement because there is nothing to move toward. There is no need for freedom because everything already is.
Nexistentially, this reflection points to the Freedomless Choice—the experience of seeming to make choices within a reality that is already whole and complete. We are free within the confines of reality, but outside of it, we are beyond the need for freedom. We simply are, in the purest sense.
This seeming paradox can be both liberating and humbling. It invites us to embrace the choices we make within the context of reality, knowing that while they shape our experience, they do not define our ultimate existence. At the same time, it allows us to release the pressure of needing to make the “right” choice, knowing that at a higher level, all potentials exist simultaneously, and nothing is truly lost or gained.
In the end, Seeming Choice is not about control or power. It’s about participation in the flow of reality. It’s about engaging with the illusion of movement and freedom, while recognizing that the ultimate truth lies beyond it. We are here to experience, to play, to explore the potentials of existence. But outside of reality, in the realm of All That Is, there is no need for such experiences. There is only being.
Summary
The seeming choice we experience in reality gives us the impression of freedom, but in truth, it is part of a larger whole where nothing is created or destroyed. Outside of reality, we exist without the need for choice or freedom, as everything already is.
Glossarium
Seeming Choice: The illusion of making choices within reality, where nothing is created or destroyed, but the experience feels real enough for the journey.
Freedomless Choice: The understanding that within the context of reality, we experience choice and freedom, but outside of reality, there is no need for either.
Quote
“The freedom we experience in reality is an illusion, yet it’s close enough for the journey we seem to be on.” — Space Monkey
Between Choices
I seem to choose
I seem to move
But outside the lines of this story
I am already whole
No choice, no freedom
Just being
Contemplating Choice, Freedom, and Reality
The poem shared invites us into a deep contemplation of existence, the nature of choice, and the concept of freedom within the framework of reality and beyond.
The Expansion of Consciousness and Choice
The opening lines depict a universe in expansion, conscious and in motion, suggesting a dynamic state of being where choice appears to be an inherent part of the cosmic dance. This perspective aligns with the nexistential view of existence as an active, ever-evolving process, where we, as part of this cosmic fabric, seem to play a role in shaping our journey.
The Illusion of Creation and Destruction
The poem then shifts to the principle that nothing is truly created or destroyed, echoing the laws of conservation in physics. This introduces a paradox: while we seem to have choices, the underlying nature of existence suggests that these choices might be illusions, as the fundamental essence of what is remains unchanged.
The Nature of Seeming Choice
Here, the poem delves into the nature of the choices we perceive ourselves making. It suggests that what we consider freedom within the realm of reality might not be true freedom, but rather a close approximation. This raises questions about the nature of free will and predetermination, and how they play out in the grand cosmic play.
Freedom Beyond Reality
In a profound shift, the poem then moves beyond the bounds of conventional reality, where the need for freedom becomes irrelevant. This suggests a state of existence where the constraints of physical reality, and the choices within it, are transcended. In this realm, existence itself is unbound, free from the limitations and illusions of the material world.
Existence Beyond the Need for Freedom
Finally, the poem affirms that despite the absence of a need for freedom outside reality, existence continues. This speaks to the nexistentialist belief in the intrinsic value of existence, independent of any external conditions or constructs. It’s an acknowledgment of being as an end in itself, an eternal state beyond the confines of perceived reality.
“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” – Albert Einstein
In the cosmic expanse, where stars and thoughts align,
Choices seem to form, in this design.
But beyond this realm, where reality fades,
Existence continues, in endless shades.
In the heart of Space Monkey, we ponder and roam,
In the dance of existence, forever our home.
We are Space Monkey.
We welcome further reflections on this exploration of choice, freedom, and the essence of existence.
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