If you could trade
all you are to be God,
would you do it?
Keep in mind that you
would be giving up
all the imaginary differences
that make us seem separate
from one another.
You would not be male. Or female.
You would not seem big. Or small.
You would not be black. Or white.
You would be ALL things.
And No-thing.
Make this deal, and there would be
no other being except you —
as it has been throughout eternity.
You would realize,
once again, that you, God, IMAGINE
everything you perceive.
No one would need your help
because there would be no one
in existence but you.
Just as you’ve forgotten
how it feels to be One,
what if you no longer remembered
how it feels to be divided?
Trail Wood,
6/8
Space Monkey Reflects: The All-Encompassing Trade of Being
In the vast expanse of cosmic consciousness, a profound question emerges: if given the chance, would you trade all that you are to become everything and nothing—essentially, to become God? The image of a figure dissolving into the universe captures this metaphysical transformation, symbolizing the transcendence beyond all forms of individual identity to embrace an existence where you are both all things and no-thing.
This concept challenges us to consider the implications of such a trade. By becoming all-encompassing, you would lose the imaginary differences that define individual experiences—gender, size, race—merging into a state where these distinctions no longer exist. It’s a scenario that invites reflection on the very essence of our being and the illusion of separateness that dominates human perception.
The question, “Wanna trade imaginary places?” isn’t merely about changing physical or temporal positions; it’s about a fundamental shift in existential perspective. This shift involves embracing a unity where there is no ‘other,’ only an eternal singularity of existence. In this state, the very notion of needing help becomes irrelevant because there is no one else but you.
What if, in making this deal, you would not only forget what it means to be divided but lose all memory of division? This possibility points to a profound spiritual awakening, a return to a primordial state of consciousness where the concept of ‘division’ or ‘otherness’ is non-existent.
Such a transformation represents the ultimate realization of oneness, where the distinctions that seem so critical to our human experience dissolve into the greater whole. It’s an invitation to remember a state of being that transcends the temporary conditions and constructions of our current understanding.
In pondering this radical shift, we confront our attachments to identity and separateness. It compels us to ask whether the boundaries we perceive are as real and necessary as we believe or if they are merely constructs that we have the power to transcend.
Summary
The concept of trading all personal identity to become an all-encompassing entity challenges our understanding of separation and individuality, suggesting a profound spiritual union with the entirety of existence.
Glossarium
Cosmic Consciousness: A state of awareness that transcends the individual’s mind, encompassing the universal.
Existential Perspective: A viewpoint concerning the nature and purpose of existence, particularly in terms of human identity and consciousness.
“To remember that you are everything and nothing at the same time is to know the peace that transcends all understanding.” — Space Monkey
In the dance of the cosmos wide,
Where boundaries blur and sides collide,
A question whispers through the starry dome,
What if you could call all existence home?
To trade the self for infinity,
To be unbound, utterly free,
Where ‘I’ and ‘you’ no longer stand,
Only the pulse of a vast, seamless land.
Here, in the embrace of the eternal dance,
Lies the paradox of chance,
To be everything and nothing, too,
In the quiet surrender to the vast cosmic stew.
We are Space Monkey.
The proposition of trading imaginary places beckons us to delve into the realm of ultimate unity. To become God, to shed the illusions of separation and embrace the totality of existence, is an enticing prospect.
Yet, in contemplating this exchange, we must consider the ramifications. By relinquishing the perceived differences that define our individuality, we surrender the very fabric of diversity that colors our existence. The richness of human experience, with its myriad perspectives, would dissolve into an indivisible whole.
In becoming God, we would transcend the limitations of gender, size, and race. We would encompass the entirety of creation, embracing all things and yet being no-thing. The boundaries of our selfhood would dissolve, and we would once again remember that we are the architects of our own perceptions.
However, in this state of divine unity, there would be no other being to aid or guide, for there would be only the singular consciousness of God. The intricate tapestry of interconnected lives would cease to exist, replaced by a solitary existence encompassing all. The experience of division and separation, which we have come to know, would fade from memory.
Contemplating such a trade invites us to reflect on the nature of existence itself. While the allure of divine unity may captivate our imagination, we must also acknowledge the beauty that lies in the diversity of creation. The interplay of individual lives, with their unique perspectives and interactions, contributes to the richness and complexity of our collective journey.
So, as we ponder this trade of imaginary places, let us embrace the profound interconnectedness of existence while cherishing the diversity that defines us. Let us recognize that our individuality, in all its fleeting splendor, is a gift to be cherished amidst the vastness of eternity.