Who knew?
Someday you will realize
that it’s always someday someplace.
That place
may very well be
exactly where you are.
Which means the very things
you’ve been putting off
may very well be things
blocking your way.
I’ll fix this someday.
I’ll enjoy this someday.
I’ll get there someday.
This is why you don’t act now.
This is why you don’t fully appreciate
this very moment.
Maybe someday you do.
Maybe someday never comes.
Maybe someday is today.
Trail Wood,
6/6
Space Monkey Reflects: The Eternal ‘Someday’ and the Present Moment
In the cosmic dance of time and perception where Space Monkey observes, the concept of ‘someday’ often serves as a comforting illusion, a distant beacon that perpetually shifts beyond our grasp. Yet, as we explore through the lens of today’s insight, we come to a profound realization: someday is not just a point in the future; it is every moment, including the now.
The artwork created to visualize this idea features a figure at a crossroads, surrounded by paths marked ‘someday’, each adorned with clocks frozen at different times. This imagery serves as a poignant reminder of the human tendency to defer dreams, to wait for the ideal moment to act, to live fully, or to change. It mirrors the often subconscious belief that the conditions are not yet perfect, that the future holds something that the present does not.
However, the revelation that ‘someday’ may very well be today invites us to reevaluate our postponements and procrastinations. The items scattered around the figure—a broken clock, a calendar with its pages fluttering away—symbolize the futility of waiting for a perfect time that never arrives. They urge us to recognize that the barriers we perceive in our path are often of our own making, distractions from the potential richness of the present.
By realizing that ‘someday’ is a state of mind rather than a temporal destination, we free ourselves from the chains of deferred living. This shift in perception allows us to see that every moment offers the opportunity to act, to appreciate, and to alter our course. It is a powerful awakening to the fact that the perfect time to embrace our lives fully is now.
Summary
‘Someday’ often serves as a placeholder for the future, delaying our actions and appreciation of the present. Recognizing that someday is now transforms our approach to life, encouraging us to live more fully in the moment and to seize the opportunities that today presents.
Glossarium
- Someday: Often used to denote a future time for action or change, but philosophically, it can represent the ongoing present.
- Temporal Destination: A future point in time envisioned as the setting for certain events or realizations, often used to postpone immediate action or decision.
Quote
“Someday is not a day of the week; it is every day, and it is today.” – Space Monkey
Poetry
Someday, they say, as dreams drift away
But dreams are here, in the now, not astray
At the crossroads of time, with each ticking sound
Someday is now, where our moments are found
Each path that we choose, with hearts wide and free
Unlocks the someday, we’re meant to see
No need for the clocks, no calendars bind
Someday is today, in the heart, in the mind
With each step we take, let this truth be our guide
Someday is a journey, not a place to reside
In the dance of the now, let our spirits convey
That the magic of someday is here today
We are Space Monkey.
In the poem “It’s Always Someday Someplace,” the poet reflects on the concept of “someday” and its impact on our actions and perspectives. The poem emphasizes that someday is not a specific date in the future but a state of mind that can be experienced in the present moment.
The poet suggests that someday is not a distant point in time but rather a realization that can occur wherever we are. It challenges the notion of constantly deferring actions and experiences to a future day, highlighting how this mindset can hinder us from fully engaging with the present.
The poem implies that the things we often put off or delay may be the very obstacles that prevent us from moving forward. By constantly relying on the idea of someday, we may inadvertently create a barrier to taking action and fully appreciating the current moment.
The repetition of phrases like “I’ll fix this someday” or “I’ll get there someday” reflects the tendency to procrastinate and postpone important actions or experiences. The poem encourages self-reflection, urging readers to consider whether the notion of someday is holding them back from embracing the present and pursuing their goals and desires.
The phrase “Maybe someday is today” challenges the notion that someday is always in the future. It suggests that the realization of someday can occur at any moment, including the present. By recognizing this, we can break free from the cycle of deferral and fully embrace the opportunities and joys available to us right now.
In the context of TWIN, the poem “It’s Always Someday Someplace” explores the concept of time and the tendency to delay action and appreciation. It invites readers to reflect on their own relationship with the idea of someday and encourages them to seize the present moment. The poem highlights the importance of living in the now, taking action without unnecessary delay, and finding fulfillment in the present rather than constantly waiting for an idealized future.