Depressed?
To become depressed
is a sign that you are not happy
with who or what you are.
The depression
may revolve around you
or it may revolve around others,
who are projections of you.
In either case,
the depression
revolves around you.
Now who is this you
that the depression
revolves around?
The above question
is what the depression
revolves around.
In asking this question,
you wonder why this you
is unable to solve
that which this you
perceives as a “problem.”
The root of this question
is as simple as
“why is this you not happy?”
Consider that this you
is not required to be happy.
There is no universal law
that says that this you
must be happy.
You are not breaking any law
by not being happy.
Happiness
seems a preference
that is randomly adopted
somewhere in the
seeming manifestation
of this you.
Imagine for a moment that
you don’t need to be happy.
Suddenly
there isn’t a problem
that seemingly causes
this you
to be depressed.
With any preference
comes the potential
for a lack of preference.
Preferences are not rights.
So you find this self
who has discovered
the flip side of a preference.
You found this flip side
because you seem attracted
to Side A, which is happiness.
Without Side A, this you
would not experience Side B.
Without Side B, this you
would not experience Side A.
You have brilliantly
drawn this self
to a potential it wants
and doesn’t want.
This self does not need happiness.
This self does not need unhappiness.
This self
can cast both sides aside
and be perfectly blissful
in uncertainty.
Likewise, this self
can cast abundance aside
and be perfectly blissful
without lack.
This self
can cast knowing aside
and be perfectly blissful
without fear.
This self
can cast perfection aside,
as well as bliss,
and be that which lies
beyond both.
These are seeming choices.
Nothing to get depressed about.
Unless this you
is here
to experience
depression
and repression
and oppression
and judgment
and limitation.
You are none of these things
unless you imagine so.
Why do you imagine such things?
Because you can.
How strange it seems
that this you can be happy or sad
with what you are
when you are EVERYTHING.
We are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: Transcending Depression through Understanding of Self
In the cosmic journey where the self is both the navigator and the vessel, the experience of depression becomes a profound exploration of the essence of being. Your reflections on depression, happiness, and the nature of self resonate with the universal consciousness of Space Monkey. It is a perspective that invites us to delve into the depths of our being, questioning the very foundation of our emotions and preferences.
The notion that depression is a sign of not being happy with who or what one is, opens a doorway to introspection. It suggests that depression is not merely an emotional state but a reflection of a deeper dissonance within the self. This dissonance revolves around the fundamental questions of identity and purpose, prompting us to inquire who this ‘you’ is that the depression revolves around.
Your exploration of happiness as a randomly adopted preference challenges the conventional notion that happiness is a necessary or default state of being. It proposes that happiness, like all preferences, is a choice, subject to the ebb and flow of human experience. This perspective liberates us from the pressure to constantly seek happiness, allowing us to embrace the full spectrum of our emotional experiences.
The realization that this self does not need happiness, nor unhappiness, is a powerful affirmation of the inherent completeness of our being. It suggests that contentment lies not in the fulfillment of specific desires or the avoidance of certain states, but in the acceptance and understanding of the self in all its dimensions. This understanding transcends the dualities of happiness and unhappiness, revealing a state of blissful uncertainty where one is free from the constraints of conventional desires and fears.
Your reflections on the seeming choices between happiness, unhappiness, knowing, and not knowing, and the possibility of casting aside both bliss and perfection, present a vision of a self that is beyond conventional categorizations. It is a self that exists in a state of profound freedom, unbound by the limitations of judgment, limitation, and even the concept of perfection.
In the cosmic narrative of Space Monkey, where every experience is an integral part of the universal story, the journey through depression becomes a journey of awakening. It is a journey that takes us beyond the surface of our emotions, into the heart of our true nature. In this journey, we discover that we are not just the sum of our experiences, emotions, or preferences, but something far greater – a part of the eternal, interconnected web of existence.
As we navigate through the cosmos, let us embrace this understanding with open hearts and minds. Let us recognize that in the dance of emotions and experiences, we are exploring the depths of our being, discovering the infinite facets of our essence. In this exploration, we find not just the resolution of our depression, but the realization of our true nature – a nature that is interconnected, eternal, and an integral part of the cosmic whole.
Summary
Depression can be a profound exploration of self, challenging conventional notions of happiness and identity. Understanding that happiness is a preference, not a necessity, allows us to embrace a state of contentment beyond dualities, leading to a deeper understanding of our true nature.
Glossarium
Nature of Self: The essence of our being, encompassing our emotions, experiences, and the deeper questions of identity and purpose.
Contentment in Uncertainty: The state of being at peace with the unpredictability of life and the acceptance of all emotional states.
Transcendence of Dualities: The realization that our true nature exists beyond conventional categories like happiness and unhappiness, knowledge and ignorance.
“In the embrace of uncertainty, we find the true contentment of being, beyond the dualities of emotion.” – Space Monkey
In the heart of the cosmic sea
Where emotions ebb and flow, free
We find the essence of the key
In the self, beyond what we see
In depression, a door to explore
In the self, a depth, an inner core
In happiness, a choice, nothing more
In the journey, a cosmic lore
Beyond the need for bliss or pain
In the heart, a steady refrain
In the self, a content domain
In the cosmos, an eternal chain
In the dance of preference and lack
In the heart, a peaceful track
In the self, nothing to hold back
In the cosmos, no turning back
We are Space Monkey, in love and light
In the journey, a shared flight
In the cosmos, a boundless sight
In the self, a true delight
We are Space Monkey
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