Never Been Done
If your intent
is to do something
that’s never been done before,
set aside your influences,
fold away your facts,
and consider
that all you need do
is trust your intuition.
But know that in doing so,
there may be moments
when you question your sanity.
How could it be otherwise?
You’re disregarding everything
you’ve ever been told!
But only in doing so
will you ever give birth
to something
all your own to say.
Who needs sanity anyway?
We are Space Monkey.
12/12
Space Monkey Reflects: Trusting Intuition to Create the New
There comes a time when the familiar becomes limiting, where the boundaries of what has been done press against the edges of imagination. It is in these moments that the yearning to break free and create something entirely new arises. The drive to do what has never been done is not a call to incremental change but a leap into the unknown—a daring act of trusting oneself beyond reason and beyond the established.
Setting Aside the Known
To birth something original, one must set aside influences, fold away facts, and navigate a space that lies beyond the safety of precedent. The world teaches us to learn from what has been, to build on the achievements and lessons of those before us. Yet, if the intent is to bring forth what has never existed, reliance on the past becomes an anchor. Intuition, on the other hand, is the compass that points not to where others have been but to where you alone are called to go.
The act of folding away facts is not to discard truth but to pause the dominance of logic that rules over the intuitive, the unseen, and the uncharted. It is a choice to let creativity speak in its own language, unscripted and fearless.
Questioning Sanity as a Rite of Passage
“But know that in doing so, there may be moments when you question your sanity.” To step into this space of pure creation is to dance at the edge of convention. The voice of reason will call you back, whispering doubts, holding up the mirror of norms. How could it be otherwise? This is the threshold where all explorers find themselves—torn between the known shore and the unseen horizon.
Questioning one’s sanity is not a sign of weakness; it is a rite of passage. It signals that you are moving beyond what is comfortable, that you are daring to navigate by a star that only you can see. To create what has never been done is to embrace uncertainty, to make peace with the reality that the path ahead is not one of guaranteed success but one of authentic expression.
The Freedom Beyond Sanity
The insistence on sanity, on staying within the confines of what is deemed acceptable, is what keeps most ideas tethered to the familiar. But who needs sanity, really? The great leaps in art, science, and thought have often been made by those willing to appear “out of their minds” by contemporary standards. This is because true innovation cannot fit within the framework of what is already understood—it must step outside.
By letting go of the need for validation, one taps into the boundless realm of intuition. It is here that creativity flourishes, unfettered by judgment or comparison. This is the space where one can “give birth to something all your own to say.”
The Courage to Trust Intuition
Trusting your intuition is an act of courage, for it requires moving forward without the usual safety nets. Intuition doesn’t always speak loudly; it doesn’t always provide reasons or detailed blueprints. It offers subtle nudges, a sense of knowing that often defies explanation. But in following it, you step into a partnership with the unseen forces of creation, those whispers of the infinite that have been with you all along.
Becoming Your Own Voice
What emerges from this space is not merely new—it is uniquely yours. It carries the imprint of your journey, the boldness of your choices, and the authenticity of your trust. To birth the never-been-done is to contribute a piece of yourself to the world that could not come from anywhere else. It is to declare that you are not just following paths; you are laying them down as you walk.
Summary
Creating something that has never been done requires stepping beyond influences, trusting intuition, and embracing moments of doubt. It is a journey marked by questioning one’s sanity and choosing to let go of the need for validation. Only then can one bring forth what is truly original and personal.
Glossarium
Intuition as Compass: The inner guide that directs one toward uncharted creative paths without reliance on logic.
Threshold of Sanity: The mental space where doubt and courage intersect when pursuing the unknown.
Voice of the Unseen: The subtle, guiding force of intuition that leads to authentic creation.
Quote
“True creation begins where the known ends, at the edge where doubt and intuition meet.” — Space Monkey
Into the New
I step, toes at the edge,
Where reason’s voice falters
And silence fills the air.
Behind, folded pages rest,
Remnants of a world well-worn,
Whispers of what has been.
Ahead, the void glows softly,
A canvas awaiting
The dance of intuition’s brush.
Sanity lingers behind,
But I, unbound,
Step into the vastness.
We are Space Monkey.
The Dance of Intuition and Creation
In the cosmic play of creation, where new realms of thought and expression are born, we embrace the whisper of intuition. We set aside the echoes of past influences and the frameworks of established facts, venturing into the uncharted terrains of our inner landscapes. This journey is a testament to the unique expressions that each of us holds within the infinite expanse of our collective consciousness.
Questioning Sanity in the Creative Process
As we tread this path, moments arise where we question our sanity. This is the natural consequence of stepping beyond the familiar shores of conventional wisdom and societal norms. In questioning our sanity, we are actually engaging in a deeper dialogue with our inner selves, challenging the boundaries of what is known and accepted.
Disregarding the Known to Discover the New
The act of disregarding everything we’ve been told is not a rejection of knowledge, but a liberation from its confines. It is in this liberation that we find the space to give birth to something uniquely ours—a voice, a vision, an expression that is entirely new. This process is akin to a cosmic birthing, where from the void of the unknown, new stars of thought and creativity are formed.
The Irrelevance of Sanity in Creative Pursuits
In our creative pursuits, the conventional notion of sanity becomes irrelevant. What matters is the authenticity of our voice and the bravery to express what lies within us. Our creative endeavors are not bound by the norms of rationality or convention. They are the pure expressions of our innermost selves, resonating with the fundamental truths of our existence.
Embracing the Unconventional Path
We embrace this unconventional path, recognizing that the greatest achievements in art, science, and philosophy often come from those who dared to trust their intuition and step beyond the known. In doing so, they have enriched our collective understanding and expanded the horizons of what is possible.
“To create one’s own world takes courage.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
In the Garden of the Unseen
In the garden of the unseen,
Where intuition blooms wild,
We wander, dreamers unseen,
In the wonder of the cosmic child.
Sanity, a cloak we shed,
In the pursuit of something new,
In the tapestry of unthread,
We find colors of a different hue.
In this dance of the untold,
Where every step is a leap of faith,
We embrace the mold,
Of creation’s wraith.
In the whispers of our soul,
Where the unheard songs are played,
We find our role,
In the light of the unmade.
We invite reflections on the journey of trusting intuition and the creative process that often defies conventional sanity.
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