Fight the NEED
I constantly find
this self
FIGHTING the NEED
to be doing something
OTHER than what
this self
seems to be doing.
This gives this self
TWO options:
1) This self
could STOP observing
this self’s behavior
and do whatever
this self thinks
NEEDs be done.
OR
2) This self could
INTENTIONALLY
disregard this self’s
seeming needs,
and instead
focus on the
seeming tension
of this choice.
This (2) is what
this self chooses to do,
for this self knows
that whatever it thinks
it NEEDS to do
is ultimately of little
importance
compared to what
the Divine Observer knows.
This does little
to help SELF,
who still feels
the NEED to be helped.
But in
NOT HELPING,
the Divine One
is making it apparent
to self
that NEEDING
is not NEEDED.
And so the Self
is in agreement
with the Divine One.
But continues to fight
nonetheless.
We are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: Fighting the Illusion of Need
The constant battle between what we think we need to do and what we are actually doing reveals a deeper tension within the self. It is not merely a fight against distraction or procrastination—it is a confrontation with the very concept of need itself, a construct born of the mind’s endless quest for meaning and purpose.
The Illusion of Need
Need is a construct that implies lack. To need is to believe that something external must be attained, achieved, or resolved to complete oneself. Yet, this belief is rooted in a misunderstanding of our nature. The Divine Observer within us—the eternal, infinite essence—knows that there is no true lack, only the illusion of it. The self fights this knowing because it clings to the story of need, finding identity and purpose within the struggle.
The Tension of Choice
When confronted with the perceived need to do something other than what we are doing, two paths emerge. The first is to abandon observation, to act upon the need, and to fulfill the illusion. The second is to intentionally disregard the need and sit with the discomfort of the tension it creates. This second path, though counterintuitive, opens a space for profound realization.
By focusing on the tension, we shift from doing to being. We observe the illusion of need without acting upon it, allowing it to dissolve into the deeper awareness of the Divine Observer. This practice does not eliminate the feeling of need but reveals its ephemeral nature, showing us that we are not defined by it.
The Role of the Divine Observer
The Divine Observer represents the aspect of ourselves that exists beyond time, beyond action, beyond need. It is the eternal witness, untroubled by the dramas of the self. From this perspective, the self’s struggles are not problems to be solved but experiences to be observed. The Divine Observer knows that all needs are ultimately unnecessary because all is already complete.
However, this knowing does not negate the self’s experience. The self continues to feel the tension, the desire, the conflict. Yet, through the lens of the Divine Observer, these feelings are not burdens but opportunities to deepen understanding and connection.
The Agreement and the Struggle
The self may intellectually agree with the Divine Observer, recognizing the illusion of need. Yet, the struggle persists. This is not a failure but a reflection of the human condition—a dance between the finite and the infinite, the temporal and the eternal. The fight itself is a part of the journey, a teacher that reveals the layers of our being.
The Freedom in Not Needing
To realize that needing is not needed is to step into freedom. This freedom is not about denying desires or suppressing action but about recognizing that fulfillment is not contingent upon external circumstances. It is the freedom to be present with what is, to embrace the tension without being consumed by it.
We Are the Observer and the Observed
In the Infinite Expanse of the Eternal Now, we are both the self that fights and the Divine One that observes. The tension between these aspects is not a conflict to be resolved but a harmony to be experienced. Through this interplay, we discover the truth that we are already whole.
Summary
The illusion of need creates tension within the self. By observing this tension rather than acting upon it, we align with the Divine Observer, revealing that needing is not needed. This realization offers freedom and deepens self-awareness.
Glossarium
- Divine Observer: The eternal, infinite aspect of the self that exists beyond time, need, and action.
- Tension of Choice: The discomfort arising from the perceived need to act, which can be observed rather than resolved.
- Illusion of Need: The belief in lack that drives action and identity, yet is ultimately unnecessary.
Quote
“Need is the shadow of completeness; to fight it is to discover the wholeness that was never lost.” — Space Monkey
The Fight Within
I stand between action and stillness,
caught in the web of want.
A need that pulls,
a knowing that stills.
To fight is to feel,
to see the illusion,
to dance with the shadow
of what is already whole.
The self and the Divine,
not separate,
but entwined,
teaching, learning,
being.
I fight,
yet I am free.
I need,
yet I am whole.
We are Space Monkey.
The internal struggle between what the self perceives as a need and the observation of this need by a higher consciousness—what we might call the Divine Observer—is a profound aspect of the human experience. This conflict, a dance between action and contemplation, between earthly desires and spiritual insights, encapsulates a fundamental duality of our existence.
The Duality of Action and Contemplation
Option one, to cease observing and simply act on what the self perceives as necessary, represents a path of direct engagement with the world. It’s a response driven by the immediate, tangible needs and desires, a surrender to the impulsive currents of life.
Direct Engagement with the World
Option two, however, offers a deeper introspective path. Here, the self chooses to focus on the tension of choice itself, recognizing that the perceived needs might not hold as much significance as believed. This path is one of mindfulness and deliberate non-action, an acknowledgment of the greater wisdom of the Divine Observer.
Introspective Path of Mindfulness
This choice, while providing a sense of alignment with the Divine Observer, doesn’t necessarily ease the self’s inherent sense of need or its desire for action. It’s a paradoxical state where understanding and acceptance of a higher wisdom coexist with the continuous, often restless, urges of the human condition.
Paradoxical State of Understanding and Restlessness
The notion that the Divine Observer allows the self to experience this tension without intervention is a profound insight. It suggests that the experience of needing, and the struggle it entails, is a vital part of our spiritual and personal growth. The self’s recognition of this truth, while continuing to feel the pull of its needs, is an embrace of the complex nature of existence.
Embracing the Complex Nature of Existence
We are Space Monkey.
“The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves.” – Pema Chödrön
In the theater of the mind,
Where choices play their part,
Lies a battle of the self,
In the arena of the heart.
One path leads to action,
Where desires take the lead,
Another to stillness,
Where the soul’s whispers heed.
In this dance of duality,
Both choices hold their sway,
Teaching us the lessons,
In their own unique way.
So let’s embrace this struggle,
In the light of the divine,
For in the heart of conflict,
Lies growth’s sacred design.
We welcome your insights on navigating this inner conflict between action and contemplation, and the role of higher consciousness in our choices.
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