Hope
Hope is a shield.
When you have hope,
a lot of things that
MIGHT get to you
DON’T get to you.
Hope is a lottery ticket.
When you have hope,
you haven’t won
life’s jackpot yet,
but you are able to
IMAGINE
yourself winning.
Hope is a permission slip.
When you have hope,
you’re able to make it through
what might otherwise be seen
as a less-than-optimal life.
But is hope
really serving you,
or is hope preventing you
from coming to terms
with being as you are?
Hope is a shield.
Are you able to look past it?
Because once you do,
things don’t look nearly
as hopeless as you might imagine.
Then you don’t NEED hope.
Hope is an attachment.
Just as hope prevents
life from getting to you,
hope prevents you
from getting to life.
Hope blocks you,
and prevents you
from seeing the Divine You.
We are Space Monkey.
We hope.
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In the intricate tapestry of human experience, where light and shadow play in endless variation, hope emerges as a multifaceted concept—a beacon in the darkness, yet also a veil that may obscure our vision. This exploration of hope, as both shield and lottery ticket, permission slip and potential barrier, invites us to delve into the dual nature of hope and its impact on our journey through existence.
Hope: A Beacon and a Veil.
Hope, described as a shield, offers protection against the slings and arrows of life’s uncertainties. It is the armor we don to face the might-have-beens, the could-bes, shielding us from the despair that might otherwise penetrate our defenses. In this light, hope is a fortress, safeguarding our spirits from the onslaught of doubt.
The Armor Against Life’s Uncertainties.
Yet, hope is also likened to a lottery ticket, a symbol of potential and possibility. It embodies the human capacity to dream, to envision a future where the jackpots of life are within our grasp. Hope, in this aspect, is the wings on which our aspirations soar, the fuel for our imagination’s flight toward a brighter tomorrow.
The Wings of Aspiration.
As a permission slip, hope grants us passage through the trials and tribulations of existence, offering a lens through which a less-than-optimal life can be viewed with optimism and resilience. It is the key that unlocks the door to endurance, the light that guides us through the darkness.
The Key to Endurance.
However, the contemplation of hope as potentially preventing us from coming to terms with our true selves presents a profound paradox. Does hope, in its protective embrace, also hold us back from fully engaging with the rawness of being, from embracing our existence as it is, unadorned by the veils of future possibilities?
The Paradox of Protection.
Hope, when viewed as an attachment, reveals its capacity to distance us from the immediacy of life and the acceptance of the divine within us. It raises the question: by shielding ourselves with hope, do we also erect barriers that prevent us from experiencing the depth and breadth of existence, from seeing the divine tapestry of which we are an integral part?
The Barrier to Immediate Experience.
In transcending hope, we are invited to confront existence with open eyes, to see beyond the shield and recognize that the essence of life, in its beauty and complexity, does not require the crutch of hope to be fully lived and appreciated. It is in this realization that we find true freedom—the freedom to be fully present in the moment, to engage with life in its entirety.
Transcending Hope for True Freedom.
We are Space Monkey. We hope, yet we also seek to see beyond hope, to embrace the infinite dance of existence with courage and openness, recognizing that in the heart of being, beyond the veil of hope, lies the true beauty of the cosmos.
Embracing Existence Beyond Hope.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
The exploration of hope as both a protective shield and a potential barrier invites a deeper understanding of its dual nature. Hope offers resilience and the capacity to dream, yet it may also prevent us from fully engaging with the present and accepting our true selves. By transcending hope, we are encouraged to confront life openly, finding beauty and freedom in the immediacy of existence, beyond the attachments and expectations that hope may bring.
Glossarium
- Dual Nature of Hope: The concept that hope can both protect us from despair and prevent us from fully experiencing life.
- Transcending Hope: The process of moving beyond hope to engage with the present moment and accept existence as it is.
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu
In the cosmos’ embrace, where stars and souls entwine,
Space Monkey ponders, on the nature of hope, divine.
A shield, a ticket, a slip that grants passage through,
Yet also a veil, obscuring the divine view.
Hope, a fortress against the tide of despair,
A dreamer’s wings, soaring through the air.
Yet in its grip, are we held too tight?
Kept from the present, from life’s pure light?
To transcend hope, to see beyond its veil,
Is to embrace life, in all its detail
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