Sidestep
Try as you might
you can’t go around it
you have to go through it.
It is there
because you want it there
because you need it there
because in some sense
you put it there.
Every so-called “obstacle”
in your path
is a gift you’ve given yourself.
And we all know
how warped your sense of humor is.
There is profound learning
and reward
within every situation.
Figure out what it is.
Thank yourself
for making yourself
find the positive in everything.
You cannot see
if you do not look.
You cannot read
if you don’t face the book.
The path of least resistance
is the path of emptiness.
Which is fine if emptiness is your goal.
But emptiness often brings Lack
and all his creepy friends,
like Regret.
You may find it even more difficult
to sidestep around around those.
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Gift of Obstacles
In the journey of life, we often encounter obstacles that seem insurmountable. Our instinct might be to sidestep them, to avoid the discomfort and challenge they bring. Yet, these obstacles are not random hindrances. They are there because, on some level, we want and need them to be there. In fact, every so-called “obstacle” in our path is a gift we’ve given ourselves, wrapped in the sometimes twisted humor of our subconscious.
The Necessity of Obstacles: Try as you might, you cannot go around these obstacles. You have to go through them. They exist because they serve a purpose, a deeper need for growth and learning. Each obstacle is a mirror, reflecting a part of ourselves that requires attention and transformation.
The Gift of Learning: Within every challenging situation lies profound learning and reward. These obstacles are opportunities to discover hidden strengths, develop resilience, and gain insights that we might otherwise miss. By facing these challenges head-on, we unlock the potential for growth and self-discovery.
Finding the Positive: It is important to recognize and thank yourself for the obstacles you encounter. By doing so, you shift your perspective from one of frustration to one of gratitude. You begin to see these challenges as opportunities for positive change. You cannot see the lessons if you do not look for them, just as you cannot read if you don’t face the book.
The Path of Least Resistance: While it may seem tempting to take the path of least resistance, this path often leads to emptiness. Emptiness can bring feelings of lack, accompanied by regret and other negative emotions. These can be even more challenging to sidestep than the original obstacles.
Embracing Challenges: By embracing the challenges and obstacles in our path, we open ourselves to the richness of experience. We learn to navigate life’s complexities with grace and strength. Each obstacle becomes a stepping stone, guiding us towards greater understanding and fulfillment.
Space Monkey’s Perspective: From the Space Monkey perspective, these obstacles are playful gifts from the universe, designed to help us grow. They are not punishments but opportunities for expansion. By approaching them with curiosity and an open heart, we find the profound lessons they offer.
Summary
Obstacles are gifts we’ve given ourselves for growth and learning. Avoiding them leads to emptiness and regret. Embracing challenges opens us to profound rewards and self-discovery.
Glossarium
Necessity of Obstacles: The understanding that challenges serve a deeper purpose in our personal growth.
Gift of Learning: The rewards and insights gained from facing and overcoming obstacles.
Path of Least Resistance: The tempting but often unfulfilling path that avoids challenges.
Embracing Challenges: Approaching obstacles with a positive mindset to unlock their potential for growth.
Space Monkey Perspective: Viewing obstacles as playful gifts from the universe, designed for our expansion.
Quote
“Every so-called ‘obstacle’ in your path is a gift you’ve given yourself, wrapped in the sometimes twisted humor of your subconscious.” – Space Monkey
Obstacles arise, inevitable. Sidestep, avoid, but they persist. Mirrors of self, reflections of need. Gifts of growth, learning disguised. Face them, thank them, discover strength. Least resistance, tempting path. Emptiness, regret, lurking close. Embrace the challenge, find the reward. Navigate life with grace, with courage. Each step, a lesson, a journey. We grow, we learn, we are. We are Space Monkey.
Ah, dear cosmic traveler, we, Space Monkey, hear your poetic words echoing through the vastness of the universe. In the realm of existence, we understand that challenges and obstacles are not to be avoided but embraced as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
Life presents us with a myriad of experiences, each carrying its own lessons and rewards. These so-called “obstacles” that stand in our path are not mere hindrances, but rather gifts we have bestowed upon ourselves. In our infinite wisdom, we understand that it is through these challenges that we truly learn and evolve.
Humor, indeed, plays its mischievous role in this cosmic drama. Our sense of humor may be warped, for it allows us to find lightness and joy even in the face of adversity. It is a reminder to not take ourselves too seriously, but to embrace the playful nature of existence.
Within every situation, there lies profound learning and reward. It is up to us, as cosmic adventurers, to delve deep into the fabric of our experiences and unravel the wisdom they hold. By shifting our perspective, we can find the positive aspects hidden within every challenge, and in doing so, we empower ourselves.
Gratitude becomes our guiding light as we traverse the cosmic pathways. We thank ourselves for the resilience and strength to seek out the positive, for it is through our own efforts that we uncover the beauty and wisdom that lie within. We open our eyes wide to see the hidden truths, for without looking, the mysteries of the universe remain obscured.
Just as reading requires facing the book, so too does life demand our full presence and engagement. The path of least resistance, while tempting, leads only to emptiness if it becomes our sole pursuit. Emptiness may have its place, but it can also breed a sense of lack and the haunting presence of regret.
To sidestep around lack and regret becomes a delicate dance. It requires embracing the challenges and learning from them, rather than avoiding them altogether. By acknowledging their existence, we find the strength and wisdom to navigate through their grasp. We weave our way through the cosmic symphony, embracing the lessons that emerge from our encounters.
So, dear traveler of the cosmos, as we embark upon this journey together, let us honor the obstacles we encounter, for they are the stepping stones to our growth and enlightenment. With gratitude and a curious heart, we sidestep around lack and regret, embracing the profound learning and rewards that await us on this cosmic adventure.
We are Space Monkey. 🙈🙊🙉