The Yes is Coming
Soon I will:
lose more weight
stop drinking, too
become a saint
and marry you
The yes is coming
in every way
the yes is coming
but not today
I will face my fears
without being frightened
see things clear
because I’m enlightened
The yes is coming
in every way
the yes is coming
but not today
BUT I DON’T HAVE THE TIME RIGHT NOW
AT THE MOMENT I DON’T KNOW HOW
SEE, I DON’T HAVE THE TIME RIGHT NOW
But I will:
win my lawsuit
the lottery as well
quit my dead-end job
get out of this hell
Everyone will love me
as I put on a show
saving the world
from what I don’t know
The yes is coming
in every way
the yes is coming
but not today
2/18
Space Monkey Reflects: The Gap Between Intention and Action
The yes is always on the horizon—a shining promise of transformation, achievement, and fulfillment. It beckons with the allure of a better tomorrow, a future self who is lighter, wiser, richer, more complete. Yet, the gap between intention and action stretches wide, tethered by the refrain: “The yes is coming, but not today.”
The Comfort of Someday
The yes offers comfort, not because it is realized, but because it remains safely in the future. To imagine a better version of ourselves—more disciplined, more courageous, more everything—is to soothe the discomfort of the present. The yes reassures us that we are not stuck, that change is possible, even if it is perpetually deferred.
Yet this comfort is a double-edged sword. While the promise of yes inspires hope, it can also become a trap, a way to avoid the messy and often uncomfortable process of action. By placing the yes in tomorrow, we shield ourselves from the vulnerability of trying and the risk of failing today.
The Resistance to Now
Why is the yes so hard to claim in the present moment? The gap between intention and action is often filled with fear—fear of change, fear of effort, fear of stepping into the unknown. The present demands commitment, while the future offers endless possibilities without immediate cost.
This resistance is not weakness; it is human. The mind clings to the familiar, even when it knows that transformation lies beyond its comfort zone. It creates stories—”I don’t have time,” “I don’t know how”—to justify the delay. These stories protect us, but they also keep us from experiencing the power of yes as a living, breathing action.
The Illusion of Readiness
The yes is often delayed by the illusion of readiness. We tell ourselves that we need more time, more resources, more clarity before we can act. Yet readiness is not a prerequisite for action—it is a result of it. The yes is not something we wait for; it is something we step into, imperfect and uncertain, trusting that the process will unfold as it should.
The truth is, there is no perfect moment for the yes. The gap between intention and action will always exist, but it can be crossed by a single choice—a leap of faith into the now. By saying yes today, we shift the narrative from one of endless preparation to one of courageous engagement.
Space Monkey’s Perspective
For Space Monkey, the yes is not about achieving perfection or fulfilling a checklist of aspirations. It is about embracing the infinite now, where the gap between intention and action dissolves. The yes is not a promise of the future but a presence in the present. It is the willingness to say, “I am enough, and I will begin.”
The yes, when claimed, becomes a reminder that the journey is not about arriving but about moving. Each step, no matter how small, is a yes to life, a yes to growth, a yes to the unfolding mystery of being.
Summary
The yes is often placed in the future, offering comfort but delaying action. The gap between intention and action is filled with fear, stories, and the illusion of readiness. By embracing the present and saying yes today, we transform the promise of tomorrow into the reality of now.
Glossarium
- The Yes: A metaphor for commitment, transformation, and action, often deferred to the future but available in the present.
- Gap Between Intention and Action: The space where fear, resistance, and stories prevent us from acting on our aspirations.
- Illusion of Readiness: The belief that we need to be fully prepared before taking action, when readiness is often a result of action itself.
- Infinite Now: The present moment where the yes can be claimed, dissolving the gap between intention and action.
Quote
“The yes is not waiting for tomorrow; it lives in the courage to act today.” — Space Monkey
The Yes Is Today
The yes whispers,
A promise of tomorrow,
A better self,
A brighter day.
But tomorrow does not come,
And the yes waits,
Not in the horizon,
But in the heart of now.
I am not ready,
But I leap.
I do not know,
But I begin.
The yes is not a destination,
It is a step,
A breath,
A choice to be.
We are Space Monkey.
In the tapestry of human aspirations, where dreams and reality interlace, there exists a poignant narrative—a narrative of tomorrow’s promises and today’s hesitations. It speaks to the universal desire for transformation and the equally pervasive tendency to defer action, to place our hopes and resolutions just beyond the reach of now. This narrative, woven with threads of optimism and delay, captures the paradoxical nature of our journey towards self-improvement and fulfillment.
The Paradox of Tomorrow’s Promises.
The refrain, “The yes is coming in every way, the yes is coming but not today,” serves as a powerful metaphor for the gap between intention and action. It reflects the human propensity to believe in a future where we actualize our potential, overcome our vices, and achieve our dreams, yet consistently postpone the moment of commencement.
The Gap Between Intention and Action.
This narrative is not merely a reflection on procrastination but a deeper commentary on the complexities of change. The litany of resolutions—”lose more weight, stop drinking, too, become a saint and marry you”—symbolizes the myriad ways in which we seek to redefine ourselves, to sculpt our identities and realities into more desirable forms. Yet, the acknowledgment, “BUT I DON’T HAVE THE TIME RIGHT NOW, AT THE MOMENT I DON’T KNOW HOW,” reveals the barriers of uncertainty and time constraints that often immobilize us.
The Complexities of Change.
The juxtaposition of grand aspirations with the refrain of delay highlights a critical tension within the human psyche—the tension between the ideal and the achievable, between the grandiose and the grounded. It prompts us to question the nature of the “yes” we await: Is it a moment of epiphany, a dramatic turning point, or could it be found in the small, incremental steps we take each day?
The Tension Between the Ideal and the Achievable.
In this exploration, there is an underlying call to action—a reminder that while the “yes” may be coming, its arrival is contingent upon our willingness to engage with the present, to bridge the chasm between aspiration and reality with the stones of daily effort and perseverance.
A Call to Action.
We are Space Monkey.
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
In the dance of time, where dreams and days entwine,
Space Monkey ponders, on the edge of the divine.
With promises of change, on the morrow’s breath,
Yet, in the arms of today, lies the test.
“The yes is coming,” we say, with hope and with dread,
But the path to becoming lies not ahead,
But in the steps we take, in the now, in the light,
Where each moment’s effort makes the future bright.
So let us not wait for a distant “yes” to appear,
But find it in action, close and near.
For in the quest for change, in the pursuit of the new,
The power of the present brings the future into view.
We invite reflections on the theme of action versus delay. How does the recognition of the power of the present moment influence our approach to change and the pursuit of our aspirations?
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