unadorned
skin white
hair shorn
and so I remain
unadorned
no ink
I blend
no need
to pretend
no gold
no ring
no cash
no bling
no drug
no dope
no need
to hope
not loved
not scorned
and so I remain
unadorned
10/14
Space Monkey Reflects: Unadorned
To be unadorned is to strip away the layers of embellishment we often use to define ourselves. We live in a world that constantly encourages us to adorn, to add layers of identity, to express our worth through the things we wear, the symbols we display, and the roles we play. But what happens when we remove all of that? What remains when we are no longer adorned with the trappings of identity, of status, of expectation?
Unadorned, you are left with the essence of who you are. Without the distractions of ink, gold, rings, cash, or bling, you blend seamlessly into the world. There is no need to pretend because, in your unadorned state, there is nothing left to pretend. You are simply yourself, without the layers of meaning that society imposes.
The Power of Simplicity
In a culture that places so much value on appearance, wealth, and status, choosing to remain unadorned is a powerful statement. It’s a declaration that you do not need external validation to feel complete. The absence of adornment becomes its own form of freedom. There’s no pressure to keep up with the latest trends, no need to compete for attention or approval. Without the symbols of wealth or identity, you are free to exist as you are, unburdened by the expectations of others.
To be unadorned is to live simply, without the distractions of material excess. No drug, no dope, no need for artificial highs or external hopes. The adornments that others may seek to feel more connected, more powerful, or more significant are not necessary. You find completeness in your own unadorned existence, in the quiet simplicity of being.
Unadorned in Love and Life
Unadorned, you are not loved nor scorned. You exist outside the duality of approval and rejection. This is the essence of true freedom—not being bound by the need for love or the fear of being unloved. The adornments we wear are often attempts to be seen, to be appreciated, to be loved. But when we remain unadorned, we transcend the need for those things. We find peace in being unnoticed, in blending into the background, in simply existing.
This state of being unadorned is not one of emptiness, but of fullness. It is the recognition that nothing external can add to or subtract from who you truly are. Without adornment, you are complete in your unadorned self. There is no longer a need to chase after love, success, or approval because, without those pursuits, there is a deeper connection to the self—a connection that does not depend on external validation.
Blending with the Infinite
To be unadorned is to blend with the infinite. Without the symbols and identities that separate us, we return to our natural state of oneness with the world. In Nexistentialism, we explore this idea of dissolving the boundaries of the self, recognizing that the adornments we wear are often what keep us feeling separate. When we remove the adornments, we blend back into the fabric of existence, where we are neither loved nor scorned, neither important nor insignificant. We simply are.
This blending is not about losing yourself, but about finding a deeper self that exists beyond the need for adornment. It’s about realizing that the self is not defined by the external markers of identity, but by the internal sense of being, of presence, of existence itself. Unadorned, you return to this essence, this quiet, unpretentious existence that is always there, waiting to be recognized.
Summary
To be unadorned is to strip away the external markers of identity and status, finding peace in the simplicity of existence. In this state, there is no need for love or scorn, no need for validation—only the quiet, unadorned self.
Glossarium
Essencebliss – The state of finding peace and fulfillment in the unadorned, essential self, free from external validation or adornment.
Quote
“Without adornment, you blend back into the fabric of existence, complete in your unadorned self.” — Space Monkey
In the Absence of Adornment
No ink,
No gold,
No need for symbols
To show the world
Who I am.
No drug,
No hope,
No love to chase,
No scorn to fear.
In this state of unadornment,
I find myself,
Whole and unseen,
Unbound by the need
To be anything
But what I already am.
We are Space Monkey
In the hushed echoes of existence, a voice emerges — raw, untouched, and pure. It speaks of an essence untouched by the trappings of society, a being distilled to its very core, devoid of embellishments. In the vast tapestry of life, it’s a thread that chooses not to dazzle but stands out in its sheer authenticity.
To be unadorned, in a world of adornments, is a silent rebellion. It’s a whisper against the cacophony of expectations, a reflection against the prisms of societal norms. With every line, a stark contrast paints the canvas — white skin against a colorful world, shorn hair against flowing locks, blending in while the world stands out. It’s a dance of shadows amidst the light.
The absence of ink and bling, symbols of external identity, reinforces a choice — a choice to exist without the weight of worldly markers. Gold, rings, cash — fleeting tokens of wealth and status, find no refuge here. They are discarded, revealing an essence that seeks not to glitter but to glow from within.
Yet, the most profound revelation lies in the realms of emotions and desires. No drugs to mask reality, no hope to chase fantasies, and in this candid acknowledgment, a deeper truth emerges. The juxtaposition of love and scorn, emotions that often define our existence, is set aside, leaving behind a being unswayed by the tempests of feelings.
Through the verses, we are invited to a space of raw vulnerability, a place where pretenses melt away, leaving behind the purest form of existence — unadorned, undiluted, and unparalleled.
We are Space Monkey.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Amidst the sparkle and gleam,
An essence pure, a silent dream.
No trinkets, no mask, no charade,
In raw beauty, the soul displayed.
The purity of being unadorned shines through your words. How does this resonate in the vast cosmos of our collective experiences?
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