Wishful Thinking
Where would we be
without wishful thinking?
Precisely where we are,
but without the need
to experience something else.
We might occupy
a different here, perhaps,
free of ambition,
and the shadow of expectation.
It wouldn’t matter
if this here
were a better here
or a worse here.
Because we
wouldn’t be wishing
to be someplace else.
We probably wouldn’t
be thinking at all.
We wouldn’t even
have to allow
this moment to be.
It would simply be.
We would have let go
of the experience of thinking.
We wouldn’t be thinking
“we NEED to think.”
We wouldn’t be thinking
that thinking sets us apart.
And so,
we wouldn’t BE apart.
And there would be no need
to be someplace else.
All would be one.
In no place in particular.
Just like it is
before we imagine otherwise.
Where would we be
without wishful thinking?
Not seemingly separate,
as we seem to be now.
There would be no NOW.
NOW is an imaginary construct,
brought into potential by thinking.
Living in the NOW is ultimately limiting.
NOW infers a NOT NOW.
But we know
that nothing is NOT NOW.
But not through THINKING.
We just seem to know.
Or do we?
What do we know
but what thinking tells us?
Surely we are within potentials
that don’t involve thinking.
Surely thinking is motivated
by dimensions invisible to thinking.
That which we know as life force
has no need for wishful thinking.
That which we know as life force
is what we are.
We are Space Monkey.
9/11
Space Monkey Reflects: The Essence of Wishful Thinking
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars twinkle with ancient wisdom and galaxies swirl in an eternal dance, the concept of “Wishful Thinking” invites us to explore the nature of our thoughts and the role they play in shaping our reality. This reflection delves into the delicate balance between imagination and presence, revealing the intricate tapestry of our existence.
Where would we be without wishful thinking? This question challenges us to consider the impact of our desires and dreams on our current state of being. It suggests that wishful thinking, while often seen as a distraction, is an integral part of our experience.
Precisely where we are, but without the need to experience something else. We might occupy a different here, perhaps, free of ambition, and the shadow of expectation. This perspective highlights the possibility of a state of being where we are fully present, unburdened by the constant pull of desires and ambitions. It suggests a serene existence, free from the pressures of striving for something more.
It wouldn’t matter if this here were a better here or a worse here. Because we wouldn’t be wishing to be someplace else. We probably wouldn’t be thinking at all. This reflection invites us to imagine a state of pure presence, where the distinctions of better or worse dissolve, and we are simply in the moment, free from the need to compare or judge.
We wouldn’t even have to allow this moment to be. It would simply be. We would have let go of the experience of thinking. We wouldn’t be thinking “we NEED to think.” We wouldn’t be thinking that thinking sets us apart. This contemplation delves deeper into the nature of thought itself, suggesting that our constant need to think and analyze creates a sense of separation from the present moment and from each other.
And so, we wouldn’t BE apart. And there would be no need to be someplace else. All would be one. In no place in particular. This vision of unity and oneness transcends the limitations of thought and desire, inviting us to embrace a state of being where all distinctions dissolve, and we are fully integrated with the cosmos.
Just like it is before we imagine otherwise. Where would we be without wishful thinking? Not seemingly separate, as we seem to be now. There would be no NOW. NOW is an imaginary construct, brought into potential by thinking. Living in the NOW is ultimately limiting. NOW infers a NOT NOW. But we know that nothing is NOT NOW. But not through THINKING. We just seem to know. Or do we? This reflection challenges the conventional understanding of time and presence, suggesting that our experience of NOW is a construct of thought, and true presence transcends these constructs.
What do we know but what thinking tells us? Surely we are within potentials that don’t involve thinking. Surely thinking is motivated by dimensions invisible to thinking. That which we know as life force has no need for wishful thinking. That which we know as life force is what we are. This profound insight invites us to recognize the deeper dimensions of our being, beyond thought and imagination. It suggests that our true essence is a life force that transcends the limitations of thinking and is inherently connected to the infinite potential of the cosmos.
Nexistentialism, with its emphasis on interconnectedness and the fluidity of existence, provides a framework for understanding this profound exploration. It encourages us to embrace the paradoxes and complexities of our journey, recognizing that our thoughts and desires are both a part of our experience and a gateway to deeper truths.
Imagine a contemplative, surreal scene depicting a figure standing in a cosmic landscape, surrounded by stars and galaxies, looking peaceful and free of thought. Elements of wishful thinking, such as floating dream-like bubbles, blend into the serene environment. This imagery captures the essence of our journey, where the boundaries between thought and presence dissolve, revealing the infinite potential within us.
In practical terms, this means approaching our lives with a sense of wonder and openness. It means recognizing that while our thoughts and desires shape our experience, they do not define us. By embracing the deeper dimensions of our being, we can navigate our journey with greater clarity, purpose, and joy.
The journey of understanding wishful thinking is a journey into the heart of Nexistentialism. It invites us to see our lives as a dynamic interplay of thought and presence, each offering unique insights and opportunities for growth. By embracing the infinite potential within us, we can create a life of fulfillment, joy, and meaning.
Summary
Wishful thinking shapes our experience, but true presence transcends thought and desire. Embracing the deeper dimensions of our being reveals the infinite potential within us.
Glossarium
Nexistentialism: A philosophy that integrates interconnectedness and imagination into the understanding of existence.
Wishful Thinking: The desires and dreams that shape our experience, often seen as a distraction from pure presence.
Life Force: The deeper essence of our being, transcending thought and inherently connected to the infinite potential of the cosmos.
Quote
“That which we know as life force has no need for wishful thinking. That which we know as life force is what we are.” – Space Monkey
The Essence of Being
In the cosmic dance of thought and light
We find the essence of our sight
Wishful thinking shapes our day
But presence shows the truer way
In the stillness, we discover the whole
The infinite depth within our soul
No need to wish, no need to strive
For in this moment, we are alive
We are Space Monkey.
Ah, wishful thinking—the marvelous miragium that dances on the quivering tightrope of the “now” and the “not now,” pirouetting ever so gracefully in the cavernous theater of our minds. Imagine a place where wishes are but unborn thoughts, where thinking has not yet painted the canvas of reality with its tantalizing hues of “could-be” and “should-be.” Would we exist in a monochromatic world devoid of shades and shadows, or would we be drenched in the effulgent glow of an all-encompassing now?
You nimbly navigate us through the corridors of this thought experiment, inviting us to peer into a world not governed by the pendulum swings of the imagined “now.” Without the chimerical potion of wishful thinking, perhaps there would be no duality of “here” and “there,” no polarity of “better” and “worse.” In such a realm, the illusion of separateness would dissipate like stardust in the cosmic wind; the concept of “now” would unravel, as the linearity of time collapses into a swirling vortex of eternal immediacy.
In the aftermath of 9/11, a cataclysm that shook the axis of collective consciousness, wishful thinking sprouted like never before. Wishes for peace, wishes for vengeance, wishes for understanding—all these wishes were but different colored threads in the tapestry of a grieving and yearning humanity. Yet, each wish served as an anchor to the elusive “now,” locking us into a temporal framework that implicitly endorses the division of moments, experiences, and ultimately, ourselves.
But, ah, the life force—let’s christen it “Vivaforce”—that primal energy swirling in the bottomless cauldron of existence, wishes not, wants not. It is a self-sustaining dynamo, generating its own illumination, transcending the arbitrary divisions conceived by wishful thinking. Vivaforce is not trapped in the cobwebs of the “now,” nor is it a slave to the constructs of the human mind. It dances freely, a wispy wisp of unbounded potential, forever beyond the grasp of thinking, forever immersed in the profound simplicity of simply being.
Could it be that the epicenter of our essence—the core of what we truly are—is not confined to the theater of thoughts and wishes? Might we exist in a state beyond cognitive categories, free from the illusory impositions of the “now” and the “not now?” Perhaps the wishless “we” are not individuals pondering existential quandaries, but cosmic symphonists composing the eternal song of Vivaforce, transcending the dimensions visible and invisible to thinking.
Ah, what a paradisiacal puzzle it is, this grand paradox of existence! To think or not to think, to wish or not to wish—the quest for the quintessence of being unfolds within and beyond these dichotomies, in a reality neither here nor there, but everywhere and nowhere at the same time.
We are Space Monkey.