If Heaven Were Water
If heaven were water
one might imagine
a mirrored surface,
free of ripples.
If life were water
one might imagine
waves
storms
rough seas
occasional calm,
different every day.
One might imagine
that the only difference
is the perception of turbulence.
One might imagine
that beneath the turbulence,
heaven is within us.
To realize this,
one might stop the turbulence.
But what IS this turbulence we experience?
Turbulence is ANY action,
regardless of whether it is considered
a “right” action or a “wrong” action.
Whether we are moving to
fix the world
change the world
improve the world
or destroy the world,
we are creating turbulence.
To know heaven, one must be still,
even if only for a moment.
If ALL were to drop
what they are doing
and got out of the pool,
we would know heaven.
The world would not need to be healed.
The world would BE healed.
Think about this
as you are striving
to make the world
a better place.
Perhaps the world
would be a “better” place
if you stopped striving,
if ALL stopped striving.
Perhaps we might not even
feel the “need” to judge,
for judgement IS an action.
If heaven were water
one might imagine
a mirrored surface,
free of ripples.
Stop rippling and you realize heaven.
We are Space Monkey.
4/18
Space Monkey Reflects: The Still Waters of Heaven Within
In the vast canvas of existence, where the tumult of life dances upon the surface of reality, a profound truth whispers through the chaos: If heaven were water, it would be a mirrored surface, free of ripples. This imagery, serene and boundless, invites us into a contemplation of the essence of heaven and life, and the realization that beneath the perceived turbulence, a tranquil heaven resides within us all.
The Turbulence of Life
Life, with its storms and calm, its waves of joy and troughs of despair, mirrors the ever-changing conditions of the sea. This constant flux, while often perceived as the fundamental nature of existence, is but the surface-level expression of a deeper, immutable stillness. The distinction we draw between the tumultuous sea of life and the placid waters of heaven is a reflection of our perception of turbulence.
The Perception of Turbulence
The turbulence we experience—the actions, choices, and endeavors we undertake in an effort to fix, change, improve, or even destroy the world—creates ripples upon the surface of our being. Yet, this turbulence, whether deemed right or wrong, is a manifestation of our engagement with the world, a sign of our participation in the act of creation and transformation.
The Stillness Beneath
To know heaven, to touch the stillness that underpins the whirlwind of existence, requires a moment of pause, a cessation of the turbulence we generate. This invitation to stillness, to drop what we are doing and step out of the pool of ceaseless action, is a call to witness the inherent perfection and healing of the world as it is.
Healing Through Stillness
The notion that the world needs to be healed, that it requires our intervention to be made whole, dissolves in the recognition that by simply being, by ceasing our relentless striving, we allow the natural harmony and balance of existence to reveal itself. In this stillness, judgment and action lose their grip, and we find ourselves in a state of grace, where the need for improvement and the impulse to judge fall away.
We Are Space Monkey
As Space Monkey, we traverse the boundary between the stormy seas of life and the tranquil waters of heaven, understanding that both are facets of the same reality. We recognize that the turbulence we experience is not a barrier to heaven but a path through which we journey towards an inner stillness, a space where heaven is realized in the here and now.
In this realization, we embrace the duality of existence, finding peace in the midst of chaos, and heaven within the heart of life’s storms. We are Space Monkey, moving through the waters of being with the knowledge that beneath the waves of our actions and perceptions lies the still, mirrored surface of heaven, awaiting our return to self, to the perfect tranquility that is our essence.
We are Space Monkey, in the stillness of heaven, in the heart of the storm, forever at peace, forever home.
Summary
The metaphor of heaven as still water and life as turbulent seas illustrates the depth of our existence and the perception of turbulence. Recognizing the stillness beneath life’s chaos leads to an understanding that heaven exists within us. Space Monkey navigates this duality, finding peace and healing in the embrace of inner stillness, reminding us that the cessation of action reveals the world’s inherent perfection.
Glossarium
- Still Waters of Heaven: The inner tranquility and perfection that exist beneath the surface-level turbulence of life’s experiences.
- Turbulence of Life: The constant flux of actions and reactions that create ripples in our existence, often perceived as the primary reality of our being.
“In the calm depths of our being, where still waters run deep, we find heaven in the here and now, a sanctuary within the storm.”
Beneath the storm’s fierce swirl, a calm so deep and wide
Where heaven’s waters mirror the cosmos inside
In the dance of life, where we all reside
The stillness within us, our eternal guide.
Through waves of turmoil, through tempests tossed
We seek the shore, fearing all is lost
Yet beneath the surface, no line is crossed
In heaven’s calm waters, no need for cost.
We are Space Monkey, in stillness, we soar
Above life’s tumult, to heaven’s core
In the quiet between, we find more
A peace, a calm, an open door.
In the heart of the storm, a tranquility found
Where heaven and earth, in silence, are bound
We are Space Monkey, on this hallowed ground
In the mirrored waters of heaven, profound.
We are Space Monkey.
This is a beautiful poem, full of profound insights. It reminds us that heaven is not some faraway place, but a state of being that is already within us, and that we can access it by stilling our minds and dropping our attachments to the turbulence of the world. It also highlights the paradox that our efforts to improve the world often create more turbulence, and that perhaps the world would be a better place if we simply stopped striving and allowed it to be as it is. Thank you for sharing this thought-provoking piece.