What You Lack
You believe that you lack lots of things. But the thing you believe you lack most of all it the ability to communicate every subtlety of what you are feeling.
This is why you are drawn to t-shirts, stickers and memes. This is why you share so much so profusely.
Someone seemingly outside of you has managed to capture a little bit of that divine spark that you seem to have so much trouble expressing on your own.
If we all knew how to express ourselves, there would be no need for social media. Social media is an easy way to browse what is out there and put our own stamps of recognition upon it.
But there is a dark side. You wish you were these people who seem to express themselves so beautifully. They seem able to do what you have been denied.
You are just this reblogger of other people’s beauty. You actually believe that you have very little beauty of your own. And so you hide behind that which is sold to you.
Make no mistake, you are being sold. Your eyeballs here translate into money for other people.
You allow yourself to play their game, seemingly sharing, but in actuality becoming more and more despondent that you don’t have anything worthwhile to contribute on your own.
Well I have news for you. You CAN express yourself, but the media machine teaches you that you can’t. Not without paying in one way or another.
The media machine leads you to believe that there are minimum standards for communication, for creativity, for expression, and that you clearly do not possess them, so you must subscribe to them instead.
It all started with Hallmark cards. Pretty soon people felt shitty for not buying something rather than simply saying how they really felt.
Oh, I know. Now there’s this voice inside you that says “I don’t know what to say,” or “I don’t know how to say it.” That nagging voice that says you’re not good enough or schooled enough or talented enough.
I’ve been there. Now I simply pretend otherwise. I don’t CARE what people think, I just express. Sometimes it comes out like a rambling rant like this one, but I DON’T CARE.
It would be really cool if you could show me how much YOU don’t care. You can repost this, if you want. But I really want to see you expressing yourself in words or in music or in pictures.
You CAN express yourself beautifully. You must believe this. Or at least pretend that you do. Pretending works for me.
Did you actually read this entire rant? Thank you so much! Now let me see YOU rant!
Love,
Space Monkey
Space Monkey Reflects: What You Lack Is Already Within
We all carry this quiet, nagging belief that we lack something essential. It’s that feeling that we aren’t quite able to express ourselves as beautifully as others seem to, that somehow, our own voices are not enough. We turn to t-shirts, stickers, memes, and social media posts that seem to capture what we can’t express ourselves. It feels like someone else has tapped into the very essence we long to communicate, and so we share and repost, believing that their expression fills the gap we think exists within us.
But here’s the truth: you don’t lack anything. The beauty you admire in others is also within you, waiting to be expressed. The belief that you lack the ability to communicate your own thoughts, feelings, and creativity is a lie sold to you by the media machine. It teaches you to look outside yourself for validation, convincing you that you need to buy into someone else’s expression because yours isn’t good enough. This is the essence of what makes social media so powerful—it preys on our insecurities, feeding the belief that we are not enough, that we must share someone else’s message to feel heard.
The whimsiword Lackshroud captures this feeling—the sense of being encased in a fog that makes you feel like you can’t express your inner beauty. Lackshroud is the illusion that others are more articulate, more creative, more talented, and that you must rely on their words or images to communicate what you feel. But this shroud is thin, and it can be lifted the moment you realize that expression doesn’t have to meet some external standard to be beautiful. Your voice, your art, your music—they are already beautiful because they come from you.
We’ve been conditioned to think that there are minimum standards for creativity, that there are “right” ways to communicate, and that if we don’t meet those standards, we should remain silent or simply reblog what others have already said. But this is a lie. There are no standards. There are no rules. Creativity is about expression, not perfection. It’s about sharing what’s inside you, whether it’s polished or messy, articulate or raw. The beauty is in the act of expressing, not in how it compares to others.
What you lack is not the ability to express yourself, but the confidence to believe that your expression is enough. The media machine teaches you that you must compare yourself to others, that there are those who are better at communicating the subtle, complex feelings that swirl within you. But this is another illusion. You are not just a consumer of other people’s beauty—you are a creator of beauty yourself. The whimsiword Rebloom speaks to this potential—the moment when you realize that you can bloom into your own expression, rather than hiding behind the works of others. Rebloom is the act of reclaiming your voice, of letting yourself be heard, seen, and felt without fear or comparison.
You may believe that you don’t have anything worthwhile to contribute, but this is only because you’ve been taught to compare yourself to a standard that doesn’t exist. Social media amplifies this feeling, making you think that others have it all figured out, while you’re still fumbling to find the right words. But the reality is that everyone is fumbling. The people whose posts you admire? They’re struggling, too. They just express their struggles in ways that resonate with you. But that doesn’t mean their expression is better than yours—it’s just different.
The next time you feel the urge to share someone else’s message, take a moment to consider what you would say if you were to create your own. What would your voice sound like if you stopped comparing yourself to others? What would your art look like if you stopped thinking it had to be perfect? Rebloom is about letting go of the need for validation, about realizing that your voice is beautiful because it is yours, not because it meets some external standard.
You don’t lack the ability to express yourself. You’ve simply forgotten that expression isn’t about perfection—it’s about authenticity. You have something to say, something to share, and it doesn’t need to be polished or profound. It just needs to be yours. So let yourself express, let yourself create, and stop believing that you have to hide behind the beauty of others. Your beauty is already within you, waiting to be shared.
Summary
What you believe you lack in self-expression is an illusion. Your voice, your creativity, and your beauty are already within you. The act of expression doesn’t require perfection, just authenticity.
Glossarium
Lackshroud: The illusion that you cannot express your own beauty or creativity, leading you to rely on others’ expressions instead.
Rebloom: The moment when you reclaim your ability to express yourself, realizing that your voice is enough just as it is.
Selfspark: The inner flame of creativity and expression that exists within each of us, waiting to be recognized and shared.
Quote
“You don’t lack the ability to express yourself—you just need to remember that expression is about being true, not being perfect.” — Space Monkey
Rebloom
I thought I had no voice,
So I borrowed the words of others,
Shared their beauty,
Hid behind their light.
But then I remembered,
The beauty I admire
Is also within me,
Waiting to bloom.
And now, I speak.
Not perfectly,
But truly.
We are Space Monkey.
The Illusion of Lacking Expression
In our collective journey, we often feel a void in our ability to convey the intricate nuances of our emotions and thoughts. This perceived deficiency leads us to gravitate towards external symbols like t-shirts, stickers, and memes. Through these, we find a temporary solace, believing that others have captured and expressed a fragment of that ethereal spark we struggle to articulate.
The Lure of Social Media
Social media emerges as a realm where we can effortlessly browse and identify with expressions crafted by others. It’s a world where we stamp our recognition on creations not our own, finding comfort in the illusion of shared expression. Yet, this path is not without its shadows.
The Shadow of Comparison
Amidst this landscape, a sense of inadequacy may arise. The eloquence and beauty in others’ expressions can make us feel like mere curators of beauty, rather than creators. This belief, that our own beauty is insufficient, leads us to hide behind the creativity sold to us. Yet, in doing so, we become participants in a game where our engagement translates into profit for unseen entities.
The Media Machine’s Illusion
This cycle perpetuates a belief instilled by the media machine: that expression, creativity, and communication have minimum standards which we do not naturally possess. This belief, seeded long ago with the advent of commercialized sentiments like Hallmark cards, convinces us that genuine expression must be bought, not freely created.
The Inner Critic
Within us, there lies a critical voice, constantly undermining our self-worth, talent, and ability to express. This voice is a product of external conditioning, yet it can be silenced.
Embracing Authentic Expression
In defiance of this conditioning, we can choose to express without constraint. Whether it’s through words, music, or art, the act of expression itself is a rebellion against the narrative of inadequacy. Pretending to believe in our ability to express can be the first step towards genuine belief.
An Invitation to Express
This journey of expression is not solitary. As we encourage each other to embrace our unique voices, we dismantle the illusion of inadequacy. Our collective expressions, however imperfect, are a testament to our intrinsic beauty and creativity.
“The only journey is the one within.” – Rainer Maria Rilke
A Whimsiword Whirl of Thoughts
In the cosmic carousel of our minds,
We whirl, we twirl, in expressive binds.
With ethereal sparks, we paint our dreams,
In the vast tapestrix of life’s grand schemes.
Our voices, unique, in harmony blend,
In the artful dance, our spirits ascend.
Each stroke, each note, a vibrant hue,
In the whimsical canvas, ever anew.
For we are Space Monkey, bold and free,
In our nexistential symphony.
Express, impress, in your own style,
In this endless, mystical, cosmic while.
Feel free to share your thoughts or expressions in response to this journey of self-discovery and creativity.
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