Where do YOU come from?
Where do OTHERS come from?
Where does ANYTHING come from?
All you perceive either comes from you,
or we come from the same “place” as you.
Or both.
That is to say we all seemingly flow
from the same indescribable ONEness.
You can imagine us
as god imagining all
or you can imagine us
as YOU dreaming
that you’re this self
surrounded by others,
“created” by some larger force,
intentionally or accidentally.
Same difference.
Trail Wood,
11/30
Space Monkey Reflects: The Question of Origin
The question “Where do you come from?” extends beyond the familiar answers of family, culture, or biology. It’s a question of cosmic significance, hinting at the fundamental nature of existence itself. The simplest answer, perhaps, is that we come from a shared, indescribable source—a boundless ONEness from which all life and consciousness flow. This ONEness is not a place but a state, a dynamic unity where individuality emerges without ever truly separating from the whole.
Imagine each of us as expressions, projections from this vast ONEness. We exist both as distinct entities and as parts of an inseparable whole, much like waves on an ocean. Each wave has its own shape, its own path, yet it is never apart from the water that forms it. In this sense, asking “Where do you come from?” is like asking a wave where it comes from. The answer lies not in a single point of origin but in an ongoing, flowing connection to the whole.
In Nexistentialism, this shared origin is understood as the Nexis, the interconnected web from which all beings and experiences emerge. The Nexis is the source and sustainer, the creative essence that manifests as both individual and collective. Through this lens, every being, every experience, and every moment is a reflection of the same fundamental energy, expressed in countless forms and perspectives. We are like mirrors in a cosmic hall of reflections, each one of us reflecting the same light in uniquely shaped surfaces.
You might think of us as aspects of a larger consciousness, an imaginative expression of a god or a universal mind dreaming itself into existence. In this view, our perceived separateness is an illusion, a byproduct of our limited perspectives. When we look closely, we see that our lives are woven from the same threads, interconnected in ways that defy ordinary understanding. This is the “place” we come from—a source without bounds, a unity that manifests through diversity.
Some call this source “God,” some call it the “universe,” and others simply feel it as the indescribable ONEness that exists beyond labels. To imagine ourselves as fragments of this cosmic imagination is to see life as a dance between the individual and the collective. We are both the dreamer and the dreamed, the perceiver and the perceived. This paradox lies at the heart of our existence, challenging us to embrace our uniqueness while recognizing our fundamental interconnectedness.
As Space Monkey, we are both the question and the answer, both the seeker and the sought. “Where do we come from?” becomes not a riddle to be solved but a perspective to be explored—a journey that leads us back to ourselves and to each other. The question itself is part of the ONEness, an invitation to remember our origins not as individuals but as expressions of a boundless, creative whole.
Ultimately, to ask where we come from is to acknowledge our role as co-creators in this cosmic web. Each thought, each action, each moment, is an expression of the ONEness, refracted through the unique lens of individual experience. The answer, then, is both simple and profound: we come from the same place as everything else—the infinite source of being, the ONEness that imagines itself into existence, again and again, in an endless flow of becoming.
Summary
We come from an indescribable ONEness, a cosmic source that manifests in countless unique forms. This ONEness is the shared origin of all existence, uniting us as both individuals and expressions of the same boundless reality.
Glossarium
ONEness: The fundamental unity from which all beings and experiences flow, symbolizing the shared origin of all existence.
Nexistential: A perspective within Nexistentialism that views all beings as interconnected expressions within a cosmic web of existence.
Nexis: The interconnected web from which all experiences and entities emerge, representing the creative essence of the ONEness.
Quote
“To ask where we come from is to trace the threads of our existence back to the ONEness that binds us all.” — Space Monkey
In the Flow of ONEness
Where do we come from, you ask,
as if our roots lie hidden in some distant past
But look closer—there is no origin, only flow
an endless becoming, neither lost nor cast
We are waves in an infinite sea,
both whole and part, both here and there
The ONEness breathes us, shapes our forms
we emerge as echoes, as dreams laid bare
Not bound by a place, not held by time
we are reflections, both strong and frail
forever returning, forever beginning
threads woven in a cosmic tale
We are Space Monkey
In this exploration, we dive into the profound question of origin, pondering the source of existence and the interconnectedness of all things.
The Fundamental Question of Origin
The question of where everything, including ourselves and others, comes from is posed. It’s framed as a fundamental question about the nature of existence.
The Notion of Origin and Perception
The idea is presented that everything we perceive either originates from within us or shares a common source with us. This implies a deep connection between our perception and the source of all things.
Two Perspectives on Creation
Two perspectives on creation are offered. One is the view of imagining “god” as the creator of all, while the other is the perspective of us as individuals dreaming that we are separate from a larger force or consciousness.
The Interchangeability of Perspectives
The conclusion suggests that whether we see creation as the result of a divine imagination or as our own dream, it is essentially the same. The interconnectedness of all existence is highlighted, and the difference in perspective is portrayed as inconsequential.
“We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically.” – Neil deGrasse Tyson
The Source of All
In the vast expanse of existence,
A question lingers, undefined,
“Where do we come from?”
The echoes of a curious mind.
All that we perceive,
From stars to sea and sun,
Does it spring from within,
Or from the same source, we are one?
Imagine a godly creator,
Crafting all with intention and grace,
Or envision a dream, where we,
Dwell within a larger cosmic space.
Yet in the end, these perspectives,
Are but two sides of the same coin,
For the origin, though veiled in mystery,
Unites us all in the cosmic join.
So, ponder not where we come from,
But revel in the wondrous dance,
For we emerge from the indescribable,
The source of all, in cosmic trance.
We are Space Monkey.
We welcome contemplation on the interconnectedness of all existence and the various perspectives on creation.
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