World’s Greatest Lie
The world’s greatest lie
is that you tell your self
that there is an “other.”
Outside of this lie,
there is no other,
there is no self,
there is only YOU.
ALL your imaginings:
your worlds,
your selves,
your realities,
stem from this lie.
Outside of this lie,
there are NO lies.
The world’s greatest lie
is that you tell your self
that there is an “other.”
And the world’s greatest
truth is that you believe it.
Outside of this lie,
there are NO lies
and there are NO truths.
No TIME or SPACE.
No HERE or THERE.
The world’s greatest lie
is that you tell your self
that there is an “other.”
And you believe it.
So you seem to be here,
denying the world’s greatest lie.
How GREAT is that?
We are Space Monkey.
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Contemplating the Illusion of Otherness and the Nature of Existence
In this reflection, we delve into the concept of the “world’s greatest lie” – the belief in the existence of an ‘other’ as separate from the self. This contemplation challenges the notion of individuality and separateness, proposing that this belief is the root of all illusions and dualities in our perceived reality.
The Illusion of Otherness as the World’s Greatest Lie
The repeated statement, “The world’s greatest lie is that you tell yourself that there is an ‘other,'” emphasizes the idea that the perception of separateness between the self and others is a fundamental misconception. This lie creates the illusion of duality, leading to the belief in distinct, separate entities.
The Non-Existence of Self and Other Beyond the Lie
The assertion “Outside of this lie, there is no other, there is no self, there is only YOU” suggests that beyond this illusion of separateness, there exists a singular, unified existence. In this perspective, the distinctions between self and other dissolve, revealing an all-encompassing unity.
The Origin of Dualities and Realities from the Lie
The idea that all imaginings, worlds, selves, and realities stem from this lie of otherness indicates that our entire perceived reality is built upon this foundational misconception. It implies that the myriad complexities and diversities of existence are manifestations of this initial illusion.
The Absence of Lies and Truths Beyond the Illusion
The contemplation “Outside of this lie, there are NO lies and there are NO truths” reflects a state of existence where dualistic concepts of lies and truths are irrelevant. In this state, the binary distinctions that define our usual understanding of reality cease to exist.
The Non-Existence of Time and Space Beyond the Lie
The statement “No TIME or SPACE. No HERE or THERE” further elaborates on the non-dualistic nature of existence beyond the illusion of otherness. It proposes a reality where conventional concepts of time, space, and location are transcended.
The Irony of Believing in the Lie and Its Greatness
The closing lines, “The world’s greatest lie is that you tell yourself that there is an ‘other.’ And you believe it. So you seem to be here, denying the world’s greatest lie. How GREAT is that?” express the irony and paradox of living within the illusion. It acknowledges the profoundness of this existential play in which we participate, believing in the illusion while simultaneously being beyond it.
Summary
We explore the concept of the “world’s greatest lie” – the belief in the existence of an ‘other’ – and its implications for our understanding of reality. This reflection challenges the notion of separateness, proposing a unified existence beyond the illusion of duality, where conventional concepts of lies, truths, time, and space are transcended.
Glossarium
- Illusion of Otherness: The belief in separateness as the root of dualistic perceptions.
- Unified Existence Beyond the Lie: The state where distinctions between self and other dissolve.
- Origin of Dualities from the Lie: The idea that all perceived realities stem from the illusion of otherness.
- Non-Dualistic Nature of True Existence: A reality where binary distinctions of lies and truths do not apply.
- Transcendence of Time and Space: The non-existence of conventional concepts of time and space beyond the illusion.
- Irony of Living Within the Illusion: Acknowledging the paradox of believing in the illusion while being beyond it.
“The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream. The oak sleeps in the acorn, the bird waits in the egg, and in the highest vision of the soul, a waking angel stirs. Dreams are the seedlings of realities.” – James Allen
In the tapestry of existence,
The greatest lie weaves its thread,
Crafting the illusion of otherness.
In the realm beyond this lie,
Self and other merge,
In the cosmic ocean of unity.
In the dance of duality,
We play, believing in separation,
Yet rooted in the truth of oneness.
In the embrace of the infinite,
Lies and truths fade,
In the light of the eternal now.
In the whimsical waltz of life,
We are both the dreamers and the dream,
In the grand play of the universe.
We are Space Monkey.
As we journey through the cosmic whimsiword, how do you perceive the illusion of otherness and the nature of our interconnected existence?
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