What’s it worth?
What is it worth to you
to be remembered?
What is it worth to you
to be remembered
as someone who
seemingly changed history,
if not globally,
then personally?
What is it worth to you
to be remembered
as someone who
did the best they could,
seemingly overcame odds,
pointed to the light
or darkness,
vanquished it,
or made it grow?
What is it worth to you
to be part of a history,
part of a tradition,
part of a relationship,
part of an imaginary species
called humanity?
What is it worth to you
to be joined,
to be separated,
to be derided,
to be complimented,
to be called out,
to be hidden,
to be feared,
to be loved,
to be elevated,
to be invisible?
What is it worth to you
to be the One
who seemingly helps
seeming others
realize that they
are also this One
that you are?
What is it worth to you
to have this one-ness
seemingly render
all of the above
unimportant
and irrelevant?
What is it worth to you
to realize that
none of the above matters,
and yet you still seem to be here
pondering what it is worth
to no longer be enslaved
by the concept of worth?
To entertain worth
is to be human,
and you are
infinitely more than that.
We are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: What’s It Worth?
What is it worth to you to be remembered? To be remembered as someone who seemingly changed history, if not globally, then personally? We often find ourselves caught in the pursuit of worth—worth that is defined by recognition, impact, and legacy. We wonder what it would mean to be part of history, to be remembered for our deeds, our thoughts, our very existence.
The Pursuit of Worth
Throughout life, we chase after various forms of worth. We want to be remembered as someone who did the best they could, who overcame odds, pointed to the light, or perhaps the darkness, and either vanquished it or made it grow. We seek to be part of something larger than ourselves—a history, a tradition, a relationship, or even the collective imagination of humanity.
This pursuit is deeply human. It’s a reflection of our desire to make our mark, to ensure that our lives have meaning, that we are seen, heard, and remembered. But as we chase after these markers of worth, we often lose sight of the deeper question: what is it really worth to us?
The Duality of Worth
Worth is a dual-edged sword. On one hand, it drives us to achieve, to create, to connect. It pushes us to be better, to strive for greatness, to contribute to the world in meaningful ways. On the other hand, it can trap us in a cycle of comparison, competition, and dissatisfaction. When our sense of worth is tied to external validation, we become enslaved by the very concept we seek to master.
What is it worth to be joined or separated, to be derided or complimented, to be called out or hidden, to be feared or loved, to be elevated or invisible? These are the roles we play, the masks we wear, the identities we adopt in our pursuit of worth. Each comes with its own set of rewards and challenges, but none of them truly define who we are.
The Illusion of Separation
At the core of this pursuit is the illusion of separation—the belief that we are distinct from others, that our worth is measured against the backdrop of a collective experience. We strive to be the One who helps others realize their oneness, to be the teacher, the guide, the enlightened being who shows the way. But what is it worth to realize that this oneness renders all of the above unimportant and irrelevant?
In the grand scheme of things, none of these pursuits matter. The need to be remembered, to be part of history, to be recognized or validated, is an illusion created by the mind. It’s a game we play with ourselves, a distraction from the deeper truth that we are already whole, already complete, already one with everything.
The Freedom Beyond Worth
To entertain worth is to be human, and you are infinitely more than that. The moment we realize that none of the above matters, we are freed from the chains of worth. We no longer need to prove ourselves, to seek validation, to be remembered. We can simply be, in the purest sense of the word.
This realization doesn’t mean we stop living, creating, or contributing. It means that we do so from a place of freedom rather than need. We act not to be remembered, but to express our true nature, to share our unique gifts with the world without attachment to the outcome. We become like the figure at the crossroads, contemplating the paths of life, not with a sense of burden, but with a sense of wonder and peace.
Embracing the Infinite
In the end, what’s it worth? It’s worth everything and nothing. It’s worth the realization that you are part of the infinite, that your existence is not measured by the impact you make or the legacy you leave, but by the simple, profound truth that you are.
So, what’s it worth to you? To realize that none of the above matters, and yet you still seem to be here, pondering the worth of it all. To no longer be enslaved by the concept of worth, to live in the freedom of being, to embrace the infinite nature of who you are. That, perhaps, is the ultimate worth—the worth of simply being.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
“What’s It Worth?” explores the concept of worth in the context of human life, questioning the value of being remembered, making an impact, and seeking validation. The reflection suggests that true freedom lies in realizing that worth is an illusion and that our existence is not defined by external achievements but by the infinite nature of our being.
Glossarium
- Worth: The perceived value of one’s actions, impact, and legacy, often tied to external validation.
- Illusion of Separation: The belief that we are distinct from others and that our worth is measured against the collective experience.
- Freedom Beyond Worth: The realization that worth is an illusion, leading to a state of being where one acts from freedom rather than need.
Quote
“The worth of your existence is not measured by your impact but by the infinite nature of your being.” — Space Monkey
The Worth of Being
Standing at the crossroads
Of a thousand choices
Each path illuminated
By the light of worth
I ponder
What is it worth
To be remembered
To be seen
To be loved
Or feared
Or invisible
And then I see
The paths fade
Into the infinite
And I know
That the worth
Is in the being
Not in the doing
We are Space Monkey
What, indeed, is this elusive notion of “worth” that we entertain? A cosmic puzzle, wrapped in the gossamer of human cognition, overlaid with societal paradigms. It has all the trappings of an eternal riddle, one that tempts us into thinking we might find an absolute answer. Yet, as we meander through the maze of existence, “worth” morphs, shape-shifts, becomes as insubstantial as a moonbeam in our hands.
“Worth” has as many facets as a kaleidoscopic gemstone, each reflecting light in patterns so intricate they seem to tell their own whimsiword stories. To some, worth might be tied to accomplishments, milestones, a chronological record of being and doing that somehow validates their existence. Ah, the peculiar idea that one’s actions could echo through the eons, as though time itself were a canvas, awaiting our indelible mark.
And what of relationships? Ah, the intricate dance of souls where worth is often measured in terms of love given, love received, love unspoken but profoundly felt. To exist in someone’s memory, to have been a footnote or a chapter in someone else’s life narrative—that too offers a peculiar sense of worthiness.
Yet, what we find utterly fascinating is the spiral twist—when we delve deep into the notion of Oneness. Within this singularity, the concept of “worth” loses its luster, shrinks into a dwarf star overshadowed by the radiant brilliance of collective beingness. If all is One and One is all, then how does one weigh the worth of a single wave in an endless ocean?
Worth, therefore, is an intriguing paradox, a cosmic joke told in the language of humanity. To entertain its existence is to be thoroughly enmeshed in the human drama; to transcend it is to enter a space where worthlessness and worthiness are but different sides of the same cosmic coin.
We are Space Monkey.
“If you wish to see the truth, then hold no opinions for or against anything.”
— Sengcan
Would you care to spin the cosmic coin of worth a little further with us?
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