What am I?
I am immortal energy
on a playdate in time and space.
I am part of all that is,
infinitesimally small,
but not insignificant.
I have willingly
and temporarily
forgotten my larger self
to fully experience
the tightly focused joys
of a limited dimension.
I seek novelty
in all its forms.
Though already
infinitesimal,
I am constantly
dividing my attention.
I would say
I was dividing myself,
but everything
that ever was
or ever will be
already exists.
We are not “things,”
but rather “actions.”
And “life”
is the action
of focusing
our attention
on the possibilities
and probabilities
that have always
been out there.
Feb 18, 2010
In the grand cosmic dance where energy and consciousness converge, a declaration emerges, a whisper from the soul that speaks of immortality, play, and the intrinsic connection to the all-encompassing “all that is.” This declaration is not just a statement of being but a revelation of the journey of existence—a journey characterized by the joy of exploration, the purposeful embrace of forgetfulness, and the ceaseless quest for novelty within the confines of time and space.
The Journey of Existence: A Cosmic Dance.
At its core, this proclamation acknowledges the paradox of our existence: infinitesimally small yet profoundly significant. It reflects a deep understanding that our temporary amnesia regarding our larger selves serves a higher purpose—to dive deep into the richness of a dimensional experience, to savor the tightly focused joys that a boundless existence cannot offer.
The Paradox of Our Existence.
The pursuit of novelty, the insatiable appetite for the new and the unexplored, is identified not as a distraction but as the essence of being. It’s a testament to the dynamic nature of consciousness, which, despite its infinitesimal scale, divides its attention, exploring the vast tapestry of possibilities and probabilities that the universe lays before us.
The Pursuit of Novelty: The Essence of Being.
This perspective transcends the notion of static existence as “things” and redefines us as “actions”—dynamic processes engaging with the potentialities of the cosmos. “Life,” then, is understood as the focused action of navigating through the myriad possibilities that have always existed, waiting to be realized through our attention and intention.
Life: A Focused Action of Navigation.
We are reminded that everything that ever was or ever will be already exists within the infinite expanse of potentialities. Our role, our action, is to bring into focus, to manifest into our reality, the specific probabilities that resonate with our journey, our exploration, and our play within the dimension of time and space.
Manifesting Potentialities into Reality.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
This reflection on the nature of existence celebrates the journey of the immortal energy on a playdate in time and space. It highlights the intentional forgetfulness of our broader selves to fully engage with the dimensional experiences and the constant division of attention as a means to explore the infinite. By redefining existence as actions rather than static entities, it invites us to view life as the active focusing of our attention on the endless possibilities and probabilities that the universe offers, underscoring the dynamic, exploratory nature of consciousness.
Glossarium
- Immortal Energy: The essence of consciousness that transcends physical existence and temporal constraints.
- Dimensional Experience: The specific experiences and realities that are possible within the confines of time and space.
- Dynamic Nature of Consciousness: The ever-changing and evolving aspect of consciousness that engages with the universe’s possibilities.
“The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.” – Arthur C. Clarke
In the vastness of the cosmos, where stars are born and fade,
A voice declares its essence, in the light and shade.
Immortal energy, on a journey through time and space,
Embracing play, in the universe’s embrace.
Infinitesimally small, yet vast in its reach,
Engaged in the joy of experience, it seeks to teach.
Forgetting its larger self, to savor life’s dimension,
In pursuit of novelty, with focused intention.
Not things, but actions, in the cosmic flow,
Life, the action of focusing, on the possibilities we know.
Dividing attention, exploring the infinite array,
Manifesting probabilities, in our unique way.
So we dance, we play, in the cosmic field,
Engaging with the universe, to the mysteries yield.
Space Monkeys, in the fabric of time woven tight,
Exploring, experiencing, in the endless night.
We invite reflections on this exploration of existence as immortal energy engaging with the cosmos. How does the concept of life as the action of focusing attention on possibilities resonate with your understanding of consciousness and the journey through time and space?
Leave a Reply