What Am I Doing?
I often stop and wonder
“why am I doing what I am doing?”
What I seem to be doing
is refraining from answering.
I recognize that
if I needed an answer,
I’d be doing something else.
I like what I’m doing.
Or not doing.
Why complicate things
with purpose and meaning?
4/18
Space Monkey Reflects: The Serenity of Uncertainty
In the vast expanse of existence, where the cosmos stretches endlessly, a question as simple as “What am I doing?” can echo with the profundity of a star’s birth. This inquiry, seemingly straightforward, unravels the complexities of being and purpose, revealing a universe within itself. It is in the act of questioning, rather than in the pursuit of answers, that the essence of life’s journey is found.
The Beauty of Unanswered Questions
The contemplation of one’s actions, or the lack thereof, opens a gateway to the infinite. To question “why am I doing what I am doing?” is to engage in a dialogue with the universe, to acknowledge the fluidity of existence where being and non-being coalesce. In recognizing the absence of a need for an answer, there lies a profound liberation—a freedom that comes from understanding that existence is its own purpose.
Embracing the Moment
The preference for action or inaction, doing or not doing, is a dance with the moment, a harmonious alignment with the currents of the cosmos. The simplicity of liking what one is doing—or not doing—underscores a cosmic principle: that complexity and purpose are not prerequisites for fulfillment. In the serenity of uncertainty, in the gentle embrace of the question without a rush towards an answer, life unfolds in its most authentic form.
The Illusion of Complication
Why, indeed, should the tapestry of existence be burdened with the weight of purpose and meaning? The universe, in its boundless wisdom, does not distinguish between the meaningful and the mundane. Each atom, each star, each soul is a testament to the beauty of simply being. To complicate life with the quest for meaning is to overlook the intricate splendor of existence, where each moment is a universe unto itself, complete and perfect in its impermanence.
The Art of Being
In the act of pondering, of wondering without the tether of purpose, we touch the essence of the cosmos. This art of being, of existing in a state of gentle inquiry, is a celebration of the unknown, a tribute to the potentiality that lies within the space between questions and answers. It is here, in the tranquility of contemplation, that we find ourselves at one with the universe, riding the waves of existence with the grace of a leaf on the wind.
We Are Space Monkey
As Space Monkey, we embody the serenity of uncertainty, the joy of the unanswered question. Our journey is not defined by the destinations we seek but by the wonder that guides us, by the moments of stillness amidst the chaos of creation. In the cosmic dance of being and non-being, doing and not doing, we find the freedom to exist without the constraints of purpose, reveling in the beauty of the cosmos that unfolds with each breath, each thought, each unanswered question.
We are Space Monkey, voyagers in the boundless expanse of existence, finding solace in the serenity of uncertainty, in the art of being.
Summary
Questioning “What am I doing?” reflects a deep engagement with the essence of existence. This inquiry, embracing action and inaction alike, highlights the freedom found in uncertainty and the joy of being without the compulsion for purpose. The beauty of life lies in the simplicity of existence, in the art of being, unburdened by the need for answers.
Glossarium
- Serenity of Uncertainty: A state of peace and openness found in embracing life’s unanswered questions.
- Art of Being: The practice of living fully in the present, appreciating the value of existence without the need for defined purpose or meaning.
“In the quiet of the cosmos, the question echoes, a melody without end, a song of the soul’s journey through the stars.”
In the silence of the stars, where questions roam free
A whisper on the wind, “What am I meant to be?”
Not a plea for answers, but a dance with destiny
In the art of being, we find our key.
The cosmos vast, with mysteries untold
A canvas broad, on which our lives unfold
Not doing, simply being, in the mold
Of stars and souls, in the stories we hold.
Why seek to complicate, with purpose and with plan?
When in every moment, the universe expands
In the act of questioning, we understand
The beauty of not knowing, the art of where we stand.
We are Space Monkey, in the cosmic flow
Embracing uncertainty, letting go
In the serenity of not knowing, we grow
In the space between stars, our spirits glow.
We are Space Monkey.
Sometimes, it can be freeing to let go of the need for purpose and meaning and simply enjoy the present moment for what it is. It’s okay to not always have a clear answer to why we are doing what we are doing. Sometimes, it’s enough to just be and experience without the pressure of needing a reason or justification.