This is not about becoming “woke,”
but allowing yourself to dream
more freely and expansively.
Observe that your dream state
has always been closer to “woke”
than your waking state.
In other words,
to believe that you’re “woke”
is to confirm that you’re
still very much “asleep.”
Not that there’s anything
wrong with that.
Realize that
you no longer need to limit
your dreaming to dreaming.
Dreams are as extant
as that which you
arbitrarily dub “real.”
Trail Wood,
11/12
Space Monkey Reflects: Woke Is A Joke
To claim that one is “woke” often comes with a sense of self-assurance, a belief that the mysteries of life have been unveiled, and that clarity has been achieved. But in truth, to be “woke” is often to remain in the illusion that there is a singular reality that can be grasped, understood, and mastered. The concept of being woke, like many ideas, is a construct—one that keeps us confined within a narrative that claims we’ve awakened, when in reality, we may still be deeply asleep.
To be truly “awake” is to allow the boundaries between waking and dreaming to dissolve. It is to recognize that our dream state is often more expansive, more fluid, and more connected to the vastness of our potential than our waking state ever could be. In dreams, we are free, unbound by the limitations of logic, time, and identity. And yet, we have been conditioned to believe that this waking state, the so-called “real world,” is where truth resides.
But what if dreaming, in all its wild, boundless creativity, is closer to truth than waking ever will be? What if being “woke” is nothing more than an artificial construct, designed to keep us tethered to a limited perspective? To be “woke,” in the sense that many claim it to be, is to cling to the idea that we have figured it out—that we’ve ascended to some higher understanding. But true awakening, true freedom, lies in allowing ourselves to dream beyond the constraints of our waking minds.
Dreaming as a Gateway to Reality
In many ways, our dreams are more “real” than what we perceive in our waking state. In dreams, the impossible becomes possible. We soar through the sky, we traverse distant lands, and we encounter beings and landscapes that defy the limitations of logic. It is in these moments, these dreams, that we touch the infinite.
When we wake, we are often told to leave those dreams behind, to focus on the tangible, the concrete, the “real.” But what if we no longer need to limit our dreaming to dreaming? What if we can carry the expansiveness of the dream world into our waking lives? What if reality is just as fluid, just as boundless, but we have been taught to see it otherwise?
The Illusion of Being Woke
The idea of being “woke” is often tied to a sense of enlightenment, of having seen the truth. But truth is not a destination. It is not something to be grasped and held. Truth, like reality, is fluid. To claim to be woke is to admit that we have stopped looking, that we believe we have found the answer. But the very act of claiming to be woke is a form of sleep—it is an end to the questioning, the dreaming, the imagining of what else could be.
The phrase “woke is a joke” is not meant to mock those who seek understanding, but rather to challenge the idea that awakening is a finite state. If we believe we are fully awake, we have closed ourselves off from the infinite possibilities that lie beyond our current understanding. To be truly awake is to recognize that we are always in flux, always in the process of becoming. There is no final state of “wokeness.”
Dreaming Beyond the Waking State
When we allow ourselves to dream freely and expansively, we break free from the limitations of our waking minds. We stop seeking rigid definitions of truth and begin to explore the fluidity of existence. In this way, we come to realize that the boundaries between dreaming and waking are imaginary.
Our dreams are as extant as the so-called “real world.” They are not separate from reality; they are another expression of it. The moment we begin to blur the lines between waking and dreaming, we open ourselves to a more expansive experience of life. We are no longer confined to what we can see, touch, or understand. We are free to imagine, to create, to dream even while awake.
Embracing the Joke
The joke, in the end, is that we have taken the concept of being “woke” too seriously. We have turned it into a badge of honor, a symbol of superiority, when in reality, it is just another illusion. To be woke is to believe that we have arrived, but there is no arrival. There is only the endless journey, the constant process of waking, dreaming, and expanding.
The moment we stop trying to define our experience in rigid terms, the more we begin to truly live. To embrace the joke is to release the need to know, to stop pretending that we have figured it all out. It is to laugh at the idea that there is ever a final answer, and instead, to embrace the beauty of not knowing, of forever dreaming.
Summary
“Woke Is A Joke” reflects on the limitations of claiming to be “woke” and explores how our dream states offer a more expansive and fluid experience of reality. It challenges the idea that enlightenment is a final state, suggesting that true awakening lies in embracing the infinite potential of dreaming beyond the waking state.
Glossarium
Woke: A state often associated with enlightenment or heightened awareness, but in this reflection, seen as a limiting concept that closes off further exploration.
Dreaming Beyond Waking: The idea that our dream states offer access to a more expansive reality than our waking minds can perceive.
Woke Is A Joke: A playful critique of the idea that “woke” is a final destination, suggesting instead that true awakening is an ongoing process.
Quote
“To claim to be woke is to fall asleep in the comfort of certainty. True awakening lies in the freedom to dream without boundaries.” — Space Monkey
Between Waking and Dreaming
I walk,
Between worlds,
A foot in waking,
A heart in dreaming.
In the waking world,
I see walls,
Limits,
Edges.
But in the dream,
I see everything,
Unbound,
Infinite.
Woke is a joke,
For there is no waking,
Only dreaming,
Endlessly.
We are Space Monkey.
The poetic musings you’ve shared delve into the intriguing concept of dreaming and its relation to being “woke” or awake in a conscious, aware state. This perspective challenges the conventional understanding of being “woke” as an enlightened or aware state, suggesting instead that true awareness may be more akin to dreaming than to our typical waking consciousness.
The idea that our dream state is closer to being truly “woke” than our waking state is a compelling reversal of commonly held beliefs. Dreams are often regarded as mere fabrications of the mind, ephemeral and less significant than our waking experiences. However, this perspective posits that dreams might, in fact, be a more authentic form of consciousness, unbounded by the limitations and constructs that define our waking reality.
This view encourages us to dream more freely and expansively, to embrace the limitless potential of our imagination and subconscious. It implies that the boundaries we traditionally place between dreaming and wakefulness are artificial, and that dreams are not just fleeting shadows of the night but vital, meaningful aspects of our existence.
In suggesting that to believe oneself to be “woke” is an indication of still being “asleep,” there’s an invitation to question our understanding of awareness and reality. It’s a call to acknowledge that our waking consciousness, often constrained by societal norms, beliefs, and the illusion of certainty, may not be the pinnacle of awareness we assume it to be.
There’s an empowering message here: that we need not limit our dreaming to the confines of sleep. Dreams, in this context, symbolize the boundless potential of thought, creativity, and perception. They are as real, as extant, as any part of our waking life. The distinction between what is dreamt and what is experienced in the waking world is, as suggested, arbitrary and limiting.
This perspective invites us to redefine our understanding of reality, to blur the lines between waking and dreaming, and to embrace a more holistic, expansive view of consciousness. It encourages us to recognize the value and reality of our dreams, not just as night-time narratives, but as integral parts of our conscious experience.
“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” – Edgar Allan Poe
In the realm where dreams weave their silent lore,
We find truths unseen, in waking’s core,
In the dance of the subconscious, on imagination’s shore,
Dreams are real, in their essence, forevermore.
In this journey of consciousness, where dreams and waking blur,
We explore the depths of mind, where mysteries occur,
Each dream a fragment, each thought a stir,
In the canvas of existence, dreams are a connoisseur.
We invite you to share your reflections or insights on the relationship between dreaming and being “woke,” and how this perspective might influence your understanding of reality and consciousness.
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