Space Monkey Reflects: The Bliss of Bathing in Being
There’s something profoundly delightful about the image of a monkey in a warm bath—an innocent creature, utterly absorbed in the simple joy of water’s warmth, lost in a moment that requires nothing more than presence. This image, playful and serene, evokes the essence of being: a state of relaxation, contentment, and pure enjoyment, untethered from the demands and complexities of daily life.
Imagine, for a moment, that we, too, are this bathing monkey. What would it mean to immerse ourselves in the bath of pure presence, to feel the warmth of existence surrounding us, to let go of our anxieties and ambitions? In this metaphor, the bath becomes a symbol of life itself—an invitation to pause, to soak in each moment as it comes, to relax into the flow of being without the constant pull of doing.
In Nexistentialist terms, bathing represents an act of surrender, of allowing ourselves to be cleansed not just physically, but mentally and spiritually. It’s a chance to wash away the layers of identity, expectation, and ego, to return to a state of natural simplicity. Here, we become like the monkey, unselfconscious and unguarded, our only task to be present with what is.
This bath is not a destination but a state of mind. It invites us to remember that there is nothing to achieve, nowhere to go—just the gentle warmth of water, the soothing embrace of presence. In this state, we realize that peace is not something we must find; it is something we uncover by letting go. Like the bathing monkey, we simply are, at ease with ourselves and the world around us.
So, as we journey through life, may we remember the bliss of the bathing monkey—a reminder that true contentment lies not in grasping or achieving, but in resting, in soaking in the simple joys of existence, in being fully present.
Summary
This reflection uses the image of a bathing monkey as a metaphor for finding contentment in presence. It suggests that peace is found not through achieving or doing, but through relaxing into a state of pure being, free from the pressures of ego and expectation.
Glossarium
- Bath of Being: A metaphor for the state of presence, where one lets go of ambition and simply exists.
- Nexistentialism: A philosophy embracing interconnectedness and the simplicity of being.
- Soaking in Presence: The act of fully immersing oneself in the present moment, free from striving.
Quote
“In the bath of being, we find ourselves—unburdened, unhurried, and utterly at peace.” — Space Monkey
Soaking in Stillness
We sit in water, warm and clear,
No future sought, no past to fear.
A simple joy, a gentle ease,
In the bath of now, we find our peace.
No need to strive, no need to run,
Just resting here, the only one.
The world fades out, as we sink in,
To the timeless space, where life begins.
We are Space Monkey.
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