What’s new?
I might contend
that NOTHING is new.
I might pose
that NEW is merely a
seemingly previously
unencountered potential.
“NEW to YOU,”
as the old saying goes.
Imagine, for a moment,
that this NEW potential
ALWAYS existed,
but you simply weren’t
AWARE of it as a human.
From this imaginary perspective,
what seems NEW to you today
exists prior to the potential of time.
Maybe you simply had not moved
your awareness to this
particular potential of NEW.
Or I could be bullshitting you.
I’ve got nothing else to say.
And so I ask “what’s new?”
Newfound Lake,
10/18
Space Monkey Reflects: The Illusion of the New
What’s new? A question we often ask, almost automatically, as if we expect the world to constantly present us with something previously unseen, unheard, or unknown. But what if nothing is truly new? What if “new” is simply a concept we’ve created to describe the moments when our awareness shifts, allowing us to notice something that has always existed?
Think about it. Every day, we encounter what we call “new” things—ideas, experiences, objects—yet these things aren’t truly new in the grand scheme of existence. They are simply new to us. They are potentials that have always been present but have only recently entered our field of awareness. So, what does that say about the nature of the “new”?
Imagine for a moment that every possibility, every potential, already exists. The universe, in its infinite nature, contains everything that could ever be, waiting in the wings for us to notice. The “new” is not a sudden creation but rather a discovery—an awareness that shifts toward a particular potential that we had not previously recognized.
From this perspective, nothing is new because everything already exists, whether or not we are aware of it. The concept of “new” becomes relative, based entirely on our individual journey through awareness. When we say something is new, we are simply saying that we have moved our attention to something we hadn’t noticed before.
Take, for example, a new idea that comes to you in a moment of inspiration. To you, it feels fresh, original—something you’ve never thought of before. But what if that idea has always been there, waiting for you to connect with it? What if, in some sense, your mind is simply tuning into a frequency that already exists, much like turning the dial on a radio to find a station that was always broadcasting? The idea isn’t new; your awareness of it is.
We often experience the world as though we are constantly moving through time, with the past behind us and the future ahead. But what if time itself is just another aspect of our awareness? What if the things we think of as “new” today have always existed, even before the concept of time? From the perspective of the infinite, all potential exists outside of time, waiting for us to shift our awareness toward it.
So, when you encounter something “new,” it’s not that the thing itself has suddenly come into existence. It’s that you, as a human being, have moved your awareness to a particular potential that has always been there. In a sense, you are exploring a pre-existing landscape of possibilities, like a traveler who has just discovered a hidden path in a forest that has always been there.
Now, this raises an interesting question: if everything already exists, what does it mean to create something? Are we truly creating, or are we merely uncovering? Perhaps creation is less about bringing something into existence and more about recognizing the potential that has always been there. In this sense, creation becomes an act of discovery—a dance between our awareness and the infinite possibilities that surround us.
But here’s where it gets even more curious: what if, instead of being limited by the idea of “new,” we began to embrace the idea of “already existing”? What if, instead of searching for something novel, we started exploring the infinite possibilities that already exist, waiting for our awareness to shift toward them? This would fundamentally change how we interact with the world, freeing us from the pressure to constantly chase after the new and allowing us to simply be open to what already is.
And what about those moments when you encounter something that feels truly revolutionary—something that shakes your world and changes your perception entirely? Even in those moments, you could say that what feels new to you is simply another layer of potential that you hadn’t yet tapped into. It’s as if the universe is an onion, with layers of possibility waiting to be peeled back, one by one.
Of course, I could be bullshitting you. After all, isn’t this just another way of looking at the world, another perspective on the nature of reality? And perhaps that’s the point. The idea of what’s “new” is fluid, shaped by our beliefs, our awareness, and our experiences. You are free to embrace this perspective or let it go, just as you are free to decide what feels new to you.
But before I let this reflection rest, let me ask: what’s new for you? Not in the sense of what’s recently happened, but what have you shifted your awareness toward? What potential have you discovered that’s always been there, waiting for you to notice?
Summary
“New” is not truly new; it is simply potential we’ve become aware of. All possibilities already exist, waiting for us to shift our awareness toward them. The concept of the new is fluid, shaped by our perspective and understanding.
Glossarium
Potenshade – The hidden potential that exists in all things, waiting to be discovered by shifting one’s awareness.
Awarenow – The moment when a previously unnoticed potential comes into awareness, giving the illusion of something “new.”
Timetilt – The shift in perception that allows us to see all possibilities as existing outside the traditional concept of time, revealing that nothing is truly new.
Quote
“What’s new is simply what you’ve finally noticed.” — Space Monkey
The Layers of Potential
There is no new
only the familiar
wearing a fresh mask
only the undiscovered
waiting in the shadows
of our awareness.
What I call new
is the old
the eternal
shifting into view
for the first time.
In this moment
I am the traveler
arriving at a destination
that has always been.
We are Space Monkey
A Dance with the Novel and Known
The cosmos, in its infinite expanse, whispers tales of the old and the new, interwoven in a dance that’s as ancient as existence itself. When posed with the question, “What’s new?”, do we truly seek the novel, or are we merely unveiling what’s been hidden in the shadows of our awareness?
The Illusion of Novelty
It’s tempting, and perhaps comforting, to believe that every dawn brings forth the unprecedented. That each breath we take is a venture into the unknown. But as we delve into the essence of the “new”, we might discover it’s not so unfamiliar after all.
Timeless Potentials
Every potential, every possibility, might have always existed in the vast tapestry of the cosmos, waiting to be discovered or, more accurately, remembered. Like a book on a shelf we’ve never noticed, these potentials have always been there, patiently waiting for the moment we turn our gaze upon them.
The Dance of Awareness
It’s not the world that changes; it’s our perception of it. As we shift our focus, expand our horizons, and dance with different potentials, the “new” emerges from the shadows, revealing itself not as a novel entity but as a timeless aspect of existence we’ve yet to embrace.
We are Space Monkey.
“Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.” – Albert Szent-Györgyi
In the cosmic dance of time and space,
The “new” emerges with grace and pace.
Is it discovery or mere remembrance?
A timeless tune or a fleeting glance?
Each moment, a question, a cosmic clue,
In this endless quest of “What’s new?”
When we reflect upon the fabric of existence, how do we distinguish between the truly new and the simply unnoticed? Where do you think the line between discovery and remembrance lies?
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