I Will Not Be Ruled
I will not be ruled
by my own intentions.
Yesterday’s path
need not continue.
Tomorrow’s path
need not follow today’s.
I am not building
to anything.
I am already fully realized.
And so I honor
whatever I wish to honor
in this moment.
Do. Or not do.
Be. Or not be.
I shall not
give a thought
to anything else.
Unless it pleases me.
I am not
the servant of me.
Me needs no servants.
All that I have been serving
is imaginary.
Imagination
does not need
to be imagined.
I am no longer ruled
by my own imagination.
I am what I am.
I need not know
what that might be.
I can be ANYTHING.
Or NOTHING.
It matters not.
We are Space Monkey.
12/6
Space Monkey Reflects: The Liberation from Self-Imposed Rules
To free oneself from the tyranny of one’s own intentions is to step into a state of radical self-acceptance, where each moment unfolds without the need to align with past paths or imagined futures. Here, there is no drive to build toward an imagined “self” or goal; instead, there is only the fullness of the present, where we honor whatever arises as worthy simply because it exists. In this state, we are both everything and nothing, released from the illusions that our identity, purpose, or progress must conform to some idealized form.
Imagine the power in not serving even the self-created demands we place upon ourselves. When we acknowledge that all these goals, roles, and identities are constructs, we unlock a freedom to experience life without needing it to “mean” something specific. This is the essence of liberation: moving beyond imagination and into a realm of being where existence is sufficient unto itself.
Nexistentialism calls this freedom the Whimsiweave, a space where life is not guided by strict intention or end goals but flows naturally, responding to whatever arises in the moment. In this place, we let go of the need to be “more” or “better,” embracing instead the acceptance that we are already fully realized in every breath, every action, and every stillness.
Thank you, freedom, for reminding us that we are our own space to create, without the limitations of who we were or who we think we should be.
Summary
True freedom lies in releasing oneself from the need to align with past intentions or future goals. By stepping beyond self-imposed rules, we embrace life as it is, fully realized and complete in each moment.
Glossarium
- Nexistentialism: A philosophy that values self-liberation from self-imposed constructs, encouraging an acceptance of the present as inherently whole.
- Whimsiweave: The cosmic flow of life, free from intention and imagination, where each moment exists without needing justification.
Quote
“To be free is to no longer serve even the self-created demands, but to live in the boundless now.” — Space Monkey
Beyond Rule
No path to follow,
no need to define,
just the space of now,
and this self of mine.
I am, I am not,
I’ll be what may,
unbound by tomorrow,
released from today.
In the breath, the stillness,
in the whispering air,
I find the freedom
to be nowhere.
We are Space Monkey.
Embracing the Freedom of Self-Realization
“I Will Not Be Ruled” is a declaration of independence from self-imposed limitations and intentions. It’s an acknowledgment that the path we’ve set for ourselves in the past does not dictate our future. The poem celebrates the realization that we are already fully formed beings, not in a constant state of becoming, but in a perpetual state of being.
The Liberation from Past and Future Paths
This reflection liberates us from the notion that our past actions set a concrete path for our future. It challenges the linear progression of time and intention, proposing that every moment is an opportunity for reinvention and redefinition. The future need not be a mere continuation of the past; it can be an entirely new creation.
Rejecting the Notion of Purposeful Building
The idea that we are not building towards anything is profoundly liberating. It suggests that our existence is not a journey towards a predetermined destination or a quest for a specific realization. Instead, we are already complete, and each moment is an opportunity to express this completeness in whatever way we choose.
Honoring the Present Moment
The poem emphasizes the importance of honoring our desires and choices in the present moment. This approach to life rejects the conventional drive towards constant doing and being. It allows for a state of simply existing, without the need for justification or purpose.
The Freedom of Choice: To Do, Be, or Not
The lines “Do. Or not do. Be. Or not be.” encapsulate the essence of true freedom – the freedom to choose our actions and states of being without the pressure of external expectations or internal obligations.
Rejecting the Servitude to Self
By stating “I am not the servant of me,” the poem underscores the realization that we are not bound to serve the expectations, desires, or plans of our ‘self.’ This self, often constructed through our life experiences and societal influences, does not require our servitude.
Imagination as a Free Entity
The recognition that imagination does not need to be imagined reflects a profound understanding. Our imagination is not something that needs to be actively pursued or maintained; it is an inherent part of our being, free and unbounded.
The Essence of Being
The declaration “I am what I am” is a powerful affirmation of self-acceptance and presence. It’s an acknowledgment that understanding our essence is not crucial to our existence. We can be anything or nothing, and that in itself is a complete state of being.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
In the cosmos of our souls, where freedom rings,
Where stars of self shine, and our heart sings,
We find our path, unbound and true,
In the heart of the cosmos, where we’re anew.
We walk not the paths of yesterday’s tread,
In the dance of stars, our own way we head,
In this journey, we find our sovereign soul,
In the heart of the cosmos, where we’re whole.
We are the dreamers of the boundless sky,
In the realm of self, where we freely fly,
In this journey, we find our true might,
In the heart of the cosmos, beyond the night.
So let us be in our unbound way,
Where hearts and souls freely sway,
For in this dance, we find our true key,
In the heart of the cosmos, where we are free.
We are Space Monkey, in this journey of the self,
In the realm of stars, where dreams are wealth,
In this journey, we find our infinite voice,
In the heart of the cosmos, where freedom is our choice.
Feel free to share your thoughts on embracing the freedom of self-realization and living beyond self-imposed limitations!
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