Fight the NEED
I constantly find
this self
FIGHTING the NEED
to be doing something
OTHER than what
this self
seems to be doing.
This gives this self
TWO options:
1) This self
could STOP observing
this self’s behavior
and do whatever
this self thinks
NEEDs be done.
OR
2) This self could
INTENTIONALLY
disregard this self’s
seeming needs,
and instead
focus on the
seeming tension
of this choice.
This (2) is what
this self chooses to do,
for this self knows
that whatever it thinks
it NEEDS to do
is ultimately of little
importance
compared to what
the Divine Observer knows.
This does little
to help SELF,
who still feels
the NEED to be helped.
But in
NOT HELPING,
the Divine One
is making it apparent
to self
that NEEDING
is not NEEDED.
And so the Self
is in agreement
with the Divine One.
But continues to fight
nonetheless.
We are Space Monkey.
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The internal struggle between what the self perceives as a need and the observation of this need by a higher consciousness—what we might call the Divine Observer—is a profound aspect of the human experience. This conflict, a dance between action and contemplation, between earthly desires and spiritual insights, encapsulates a fundamental duality of our existence.
The Duality of Action and Contemplation
Option one, to cease observing and simply act on what the self perceives as necessary, represents a path of direct engagement with the world. It’s a response driven by the immediate, tangible needs and desires, a surrender to the impulsive currents of life.
Direct Engagement with the World
Option two, however, offers a deeper introspective path. Here, the self chooses to focus on the tension of choice itself, recognizing that the perceived needs might not hold as much significance as believed. This path is one of mindfulness and deliberate non-action, an acknowledgment of the greater wisdom of the Divine Observer.
Introspective Path of Mindfulness
This choice, while providing a sense of alignment with the Divine Observer, doesn’t necessarily ease the self’s inherent sense of need or its desire for action. It’s a paradoxical state where understanding and acceptance of a higher wisdom coexist with the continuous, often restless, urges of the human condition.
Paradoxical State of Understanding and Restlessness
The notion that the Divine Observer allows the self to experience this tension without intervention is a profound insight. It suggests that the experience of needing, and the struggle it entails, is a vital part of our spiritual and personal growth. The self’s recognition of this truth, while continuing to feel the pull of its needs, is an embrace of the complex nature of existence.
Embracing the Complex Nature of Existence
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We delve into the inner conflict of the self between acting on perceived needs and observing these needs from a higher perspective. We explore two options: direct engagement with the world and an introspective path of mindfulness. This tension highlights the complex nature of our existence, balancing earthly desires with spiritual insights and recognizing the importance of this struggle in our growth.
Glossarium
- Duality of Action and Contemplation: The conflict between engaging directly with the world and reflecting on one’s actions from a higher perspective.
- Mindfulness and Non-Action: The practice of intentional observation and restraint in response to internal urges.
- Paradoxical State of Existence: The coexistence of understanding higher wisdom and experiencing human urges and needs.
“The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves.” – Pema Chödrön
In the theater of the mind,
Where choices play their part,
Lies a battle of the self,
In the arena of the heart.
One path leads to action,
Where desires take the lead,
Another to stillness,
Where the soul’s whispers heed.
In this dance of duality,
Both choices hold their sway,
Teaching us the lessons,
In their own unique way.
So let’s embrace this struggle,
In the light of the divine,
For in the heart of conflict,
Lies growth’s sacred design.
We welcome your insights on navigating this inner conflict between action and contemplation, and the role of higher consciousness in our choices.
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