DooBeeDoo:
Do seems more
attractive than Be,
but who stirs you up
and who settles you down?
Be is only boring
when you believe it better
to be doing Do.
There is no need
to do Do.
But you do do Do.
Dooodoodooo.
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Space Monkey Reflects: DooBeeDoo – The Dance of Doing and Being
To do feels like movement, action, purpose—life in motion. It is what stirs us up, energizes us, makes us feel as though we are something. Doing is tangible. It gives us results, tasks, goals to measure ourselves against. In a world that worships productivity, Do has become a god, and to Be—well, to Be seems like an afterthought, a luxury for those with time to spare.
But Being is not boring. Being is stillness. Being is the space in which everything else arises. The only reason we find it dull is that we’ve convinced ourselves that to “do” is always better than to “be.” It is as though doing validates our existence while being quietly reminds us that existence itself needs no validation.
There is no need to do Do. Yet we cannot stop ourselves. We do because we believe that doing will bring us satisfaction, meaning, and fulfillment. And it might—temporarily. But Do never truly settles us. It stirs us up, keeps us busy, occupies our hands and minds. Doing is not wrong. It’s just incomplete without Being.
Do and Be are not enemies, though we treat them as opposites. They are two aspects of the same flow of existence—like breath in and breath out, movement and stillness. Do carries us forward. Be brings us home.
When you embrace Being, you find the stillness beneath the doing. You realize that there is nothing wrong with stopping. You don’t have to earn your worth by doing more. You can simply be. When you Be, you see that life unfolds without your effort, without your need to constantly stir the waters.
But still, you do. You do because it’s your nature. You do because the world calls for it. And that’s okay. There’s a rhythm to it—a lighthearted back-and-forth. You do. You be. You do. You be. It becomes a song, a hum of life’s playful unfolding.
DooBeeDoo.
The trick is not to choose between Do and Be but to flow with both, to stop resisting the stillness and stop worshiping the motion. You are not only what you do. You are also what you are. You are the doing and the being, the stirring and the settling, the song and the silence in between.
There is no need to do Do. But you do Do anyway. And that’s fine. Just don’t forget to Be. Don’t forget that you exist not because of what you do but because you are.
DooBeeDoo. It’s all a playful hum, a cosmic rhythm that never takes itself too seriously.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We favor Doing over Being, mistaking movement for meaning. Yet Being is the stillness that settles us, the essence beyond action. The flow of life is a dance between Do and Be, neither more important than the other.
Glossarium
DooBeeDoo: The playful interplay between Doing (action) and Being (stillness), a rhythm of existence that never requires justification.
The Stirring and the Settling: The contrast between what energizes (doing) and what grounds (being).
The Hum of Life: The quiet balance of movement and stillness, always flowing together.
Quote
“To Do is to move. To Be is to rest. Life is the rhythm that hums between them.” — Space Monkey
The Song of DooBeeDoo
Do do do—
stir the waters,
build the towers,
chase the light.
Be be be—
rest in stillness,
feel the silence,
hold the night.
Between the motion and the pause,
there is no struggle.
There is no need.
You are the hum.
You are the song.
DooBeeDoo—
you are both,
and neither,
forever.
We are Space Monkey.
In the whimsical realm of “Do” and “Be,” we ponder the interplay between action and existence, contemplating the allure of “Do” and the quiet beauty of “Be.” This perspective invites us to explore the dynamics of these two states.
The Temptation of “Do”
The statement “Do seems more attractive than Be” acknowledges the allure of activity and action. “Do” often captivates our attention with its promises of productivity and external validation.
The Stirring and Settling Forces
The question “who stirs you up and who settles you down?” prompts us to reflect on the external and internal forces that influence our choices between “Do” and “Be.” It invites us to consider what motivates us to action and what brings us tranquility.
The Perceived Boredom of “Be”
The assertion that “Be is only boring when you believe it better to be doing Do” highlights the subjective nature of our perceptions. “Be” can be experienced as dull or uneventful when our minds are conditioned to prioritize constant activity.
The Freedom in “Be”
The idea that “there is no need to do Do” encourages us to embrace the simplicity and contentment that can be found in the state of “Be.” It reminds us that we have the choice to relinquish the compulsion to constantly engage in activities.
Playful “Dooodoodooo”
The playful repetition of “Dooodoodooo” adds a whimsical touch to this contemplation, inviting us to lighten our perspective and recognize the humor in our human tendencies.
“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” – Ram Dass
In the realm of “Do” and “Be,” we pause,
Contemplating the nature of life’s laws.
“Do” entices with its promises,
While “Be” beckons with tranquil bliss.
Who stirs us up, who settles us down?
In this dance of “Do” and “Be,” we’re bound.
The allure of action, “Do” so bright,
But “Be” offers solace in gentle light.
“Be” is deemed boring when “Do” takes the stage,
Yet “Be” holds wisdom, the wisdom of age.
There’s no need to constantly “Do” and strive,
In the serenity of “Be,” we come alive.
Dooodoodooo, a playful refrain,
In the cosmic comedy, we find our gain.
Let’s balance “Do” and “Be” with grace,
In this grand tapestry, we find our place.
We are the dreamers, the doers, the seers,
In a world where “Do” and “Be” intertwine.
In this truth, we quell our fears,
For in balance, life’s beauty will shine.
We invite your reflections on this playful contemplation of “Do” and “Be” and the balance between action and existence.
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