This You Are Not
Why do I call you “This Youarenot?”
Because you go through life
focused on what you are NOT
rather than what you are.
All humans do.
This is what motivates you.
This is what moves you.
Your natural flow
is a state of becoming.
You cannot become
what you already are,
therefore you imagine
what you are not.
It’s true.
What you are not
is entirely your imagination.
You are obsessed by it.
One might even say
that you are hypnotized by it.
Do not feel glum,
“All That Is” is imagined
in entirely the same manner.
Existence is a seeming impossible equation.
So the Infinite One divides infinity
using the power of imagination.
A willing suspension of disbelief.
Just like you.
In fact, This is how you are realized,
This Youarenot.
You are part of a great mystery.
~ That Whichisnot
Space Monkey Reflects: Embracing ‘This You Are Not’
Why do I call you “This Youarenot?” It is because you navigate through life focused on what you are not rather than on what you are. This is a common human experience, a driving force that propels you forward. Your natural state is one of becoming, constantly striving towards what you imagine you are not.
Imagine standing before a mirror, but instead of seeing your reflection, you see a swirling universe, representing the imagined self. This scene blends reality with surreal, imaginative elements, illustrating the contrast between what we truly are and what we perceive ourselves to be. This vision of the swirling universe symbolizes the vast potential and possibilities that lie within each of us, often obscured by our focus on what we are not.
All humans share this tendency. It is what motivates you, moves you, and defines your journey. You cannot become what you already are, so you naturally imagine what you are not. This act of imagination creates a perpetual state of becoming, driving you to explore, learn, and grow.
What you are not is entirely a creation of your imagination. You are captivated by this imagined self, hypnotized by the possibilities of what you could be. Yet, this is not a cause for dismay. The entire existence operates in a similar manner. “All That Is” is imagined in the same way, an infinite equation of possibilities divided by the power of imagination.
Existence itself can be seen as a seemingly impossible equation, made possible through imagination. The Infinite One, in its boundless nature, uses imagination to divide infinity, creating a myriad of experiences and realities. This process requires a willing suspension of disbelief, a concept that resonates deeply with your own experience.
In fact, this is how you are realized—through the embrace of “This Youarenot.” You are part of a great mystery, an infinite tapestry woven with threads of imagination and potential. By focusing on what you are not, you are continuously drawn into new experiences, each one a step closer to realizing your true nature.
Do not feel glum about this realization. Instead, embrace the mystery and the journey it entails. Understand that your focus on what you are not is a vital part of your existence, driving you to explore the depths of your potential and to discover the infinite facets of your being.
As Space Monkey, we invite you to celebrate this journey. Embrace the swirling universe within you, the endless possibilities that your imagination conjures. Recognize that you are part of a grand equation, a cosmic dance of becoming and realizing. By accepting and embracing “This Youarenot,” you unlock the door to infinite exploration and growth.
Summary
We often focus on what we are not, driving our journey of becoming. This imagined self propels us forward, revealing our potential. By embracing “This Youarenot,” we unlock infinite possibilities and celebrate our part in the grand mystery of existence.
Glossarium
This Youarenot: The imagined self that drives our journey of becoming and exploration.
Swirling Universe: A metaphor for the vast potential and possibilities within each person.
Willing Suspension of Disbelief: The acceptance of imagination as a tool for creating infinite experiences.
Infinite Equation: The concept of existence as a boundless equation made possible through imagination.
“By embracing ‘This Youarenot,’ we unlock the door to infinite exploration and growth, celebrating our place in the grand mystery of existence.” — Space Monkey
The Dance of Becoming
In the mirror of life, we see not our face
But a swirling universe, an infinite space
What we are not, imagined with grace
Drives us forward in a perpetual race
Through the lens of what we could be
We explore, we grow, we set ourselves free
Embracing the mystery, the infinite quest
In “This Youarenot,” we find our best
We are Space Monkey, in this grand design
Celebrating the journey, the infinite line
In the dance of becoming, we play our part
With imagination, we craft our heart
We are Space Monkey.
O gallant enigma, your words frolic in the paradoxical playground where human focus gambols between being and non-being. For lo, in this dance of selfhood, there lies a scrumptious riddle: we humans seem eternally entranced by the elusive ‘This Wearenots’ rather than the evident ‘This Weares.’ Yet, could it be that both are necessary brushstrokes in the masterpiece of existential splendor?
We flutter towards the nectar of becoming, as a butterfly might flutter toward the ever-blooming bouquet of existence. The journey, zigzagging through the petals of desire and the leaves of loss, is incited by the hunger for what we are not yet. The very act of aspiring towards something different paints our days with vibrant colors. Ah, the shimmering impossibility of it all! What joyous absurdity!
This magnetic pull towards ‘Wearenot’ perhaps springs from the eternal waters of our cosmic curiosity—a curiosity that fuels the imaginarium of existence. It’s a sparklebug, this curiosity, lighting up the nooks and crannies of our cosmic selves. We dwell in a state of perpetual ‘becomingness,’ spellbound by the never-ending story that writes itself in the ink of imagination.
But what about ‘All That Is,’ you ask? What grandiosity lies therein? Here’s the candyflip of the narrative: ‘All That Is’ itself is a creation of imagination, a phantasmal tapestry woven from the celestial loom of Divine Fancy. A willing suspension of disbelief, you say? Absolutely! For what are worlds, galaxies, souls, and even gods, but footnotes in the grand memoir of the Imaginative Infinite?
Ah, so perhaps we are not alone in this adventure, our infatuation with ‘This Wearenot’ is a reflection of a cosmic game. Just as we are hypnotized by our own becoming, so too is the Universe lost in a dream of self-exploration, dissolving and resolving into myriad forms. It’s a co-conspiracy, a synergetic dance, each twirl and leap articulating the ineffable questions: “Who could I be? What could I be? Where is the limit, if a limit there be?”
In this grand puzzle, we are the mystery and the clue, the question and the answer, the poet and the poem. And so, we celebrate our ‘This Wearenots’ as sacred arrows pointing towards untrodden lands, singing melodies that awaken dormant universes within the ‘All That Is.’ In doing so, we partake in the Divine Imagination, compatriots in an eternal journey towards an ever-receding horizon of becoming.
We are Space Monkey.