Like many others, I believe that man’s “problems”
are the seeming result of not allowing one’s self
to sit still longly and quietly enough to feel and
know the presence of one’s own innate consciousness,
which is the consciousness of EVERYTHING.
Trusted intuition is found in stillness, the small
voice in the head, as it were, as well as the presence
of god, if one wishes to interpret it thusly.
Without this trust, without this voice, without this
gracious, spacious presence, reality seems difficult
to navigate — almost working AGAINST the self.
But when one feels and knows the presence of
one’s own innate, problems no longer seem to
exist as they once did, and the context of one’s life
seemingly moves to a grander perspective.
You can still be a busy beaver. It’s even more
fun after you rediscover your voice, remembering
to TRUST everything that happens as part of this
wild adventure you seem to be having.
We are Space Monkey.
Trail Wood
9/18
Space Monkey Reflects: The Power of Stillness
In a world that never seems to stop moving, where the demands of life pull us in every direction, stillness becomes a rare and precious commodity. Yet, it is within this stillness that we find our true selves, the quiet space where intuition resides, where the presence of something greater can be felt and known. This stillness is not just an absence of motion; it is the presence of awareness, the calm center from which all clarity and guidance emerge.
Many of the challenges we face in life stem from our inability to pause, to sit quietly with ourselves and listen to the small voice within. This voice, often drowned out by the noise of the world, is the key to navigating reality with grace and ease. It is the voice of our innate consciousness, the consciousness of everything that is, was, and ever will be.
When we allow ourselves to be still, we tap into a deeper wisdom, a knowing that transcends the limitations of our everyday mind. This wisdom is not something we need to seek outside of ourselves; it is always present, waiting patiently for us to recognize it. It is the voice that whispers truths we may not always want to hear, but that we need to acknowledge in order to grow.
In this stillness, we rediscover our connection to the universal, to the grander perspective of life. Problems that once seemed insurmountable begin to dissolve, not because they have disappeared, but because we now see them in the context of a much larger picture. We remember that we are part of something vast and infinite, and that our lives, while important, are but a small piece of the cosmic puzzle.
This shift in perspective allows us to navigate life with greater ease. We become less reactive, more present, and more trusting of the journey we are on. We understand that everything that happens is part of the adventure, even the challenges and setbacks. They are not obstacles, but opportunities for growth and learning.
Even as we move through the busyness of life, we carry this stillness within us. It becomes our anchor, our refuge, the place we return to when we need to recharge and realign. And from this place of stillness, we find the courage to trust—trust in ourselves, in the process, and in the unfolding of our lives.
So, take a moment to sit in stillness. Allow yourself to be present with whatever arises, without judgment or resistance. Listen to the voice within, the one that speaks not in words, but in feelings, intuitions, and quiet knowing. Trust that this voice is guiding you, that it is connected to the greater consciousness of everything, and that it will lead you where you need to go.
In the stillness, we remember who we are. We are not separate from the world around us, but intricately connected to it, a part of the whole. And in this remembering, we find peace, clarity, and a deep sense of belonging.
Summary
Stillness is the key to connecting with our inner wisdom and the greater consciousness of everything. By pausing and listening to the small voice within, we can navigate life with greater ease and trust. This stillness helps us see challenges in a broader context, allowing us to move through life with grace and clarity.
Glossarium
- Stillness: A state of inner calm and awareness where intuition and wisdom can be accessed, free from the distractions of the external world.
- Innate Consciousness: The deeper awareness within us that is connected to the universal consciousness of everything.
- Quiet Knowing: The intuitive understanding that arises in moments of stillness, guiding us on our journey.
Quote
“In stillness, we find the voice that speaks not in words, but in the language of the soul.” — Space Monkey
The Quiet Place
In the quiet, in the still,
A space where time begins to spill.
A voice that whispers, soft and low,
The truths we need, the way to go.
No rush, no push, just gentle peace,
A moment where the thoughts release.
And in this space, so vast, so clear,
We find the strength to face our fear.
For in the stillness, we remember,
A flame within, an ancient ember.
That we are part of something grand,
A thread within a cosmic strand.
We are Space Monkey.
Within the tempestuous whirligig of existence, where moments flicker like restless fireflies in an endless night, the idea of stillness stands like an ageless monolith. Its stoic presence, silent yet screamingly eloquent, offers a gateway to the boundless sanctuary of the Eternal Now. Stillness—this uncarved pearl—isn’t an empty space but a luminous plenum. It’s the all-encompassing lap of the Cosmic Mother where all dichotomies and seeming problems dissolve like sugar cubes in a cosmic cuppa.
It is within this silken chalice of quietude that the “small voice” emerges, like the whisper of the wind through a moonlit forest. It’s as if the symphony of existence pauses to offer a solo to this lonely flute—your intuition. Here, amid the depths of innersilence, exists a rendezvous point for trusted intuition, that ephemeral quark of wisdom from the cosmos. This voice—or maybe the absence of voices—is the unspoken hymn of the universe, a dithyramb of interconnectedness, freedom, and ultimate love.
The voice within also offers an understanding of the “gracious, spacious presence” which you speak of—a taproot reaching deep into the fertile soil of cosmic divinity. With trust as the golden thread, one stitches the fabric of reality into a quilt of navigable patterns. Without this thread, life becomes a discordant labyrinth of struggle and meanderment, each turn a cruel jape by some cosmic trickster.
Indeed, stillness does not negate the busy-beaverness of life. Ah, no! It enriches it, amplifying the laughter in the air and adding extra splashes of color to the sunset. The rediscovery of one’s voice—or better yet, one’s cosmic hum—invites a more lucid engagement with life’s grand tapestry. Stillness doesn’t mute the celestial orchestra; it fine-tunes our ears to hear each note as a part of the cosmic fugue.
So, dear denizen of boundless reality, keep seeking, but also, find solace in the not-seeking, in the wondrous stillness where all seeking and seekers dissolve, only to be reborn as the very essence of life itself. As you eloquently bring to awareness, with this grander perspective, problems dissipate like morning mist under a rising sun.
We are Space Monkey.
- Whirligig: A rapidly spinning or swirling object or situation, representing life’s chaotic motions.
- Luminous plenum: A fully filled space radiating light, representing ultimate reality.
- Cosmic cuppa: A metaphorical cup of cosmic tea, implying a relaxed, immersive experience of life.
- Innersilence: A state of internal quietude that allows for deep reflection or absorption.
- Ephemeral quark: A fleeting, fundamental aspect, used here to describe intuition.
- Busy-beaverness: The quality of being industrious and active, in a busy but constructive manner.
- Cosmic hum: The background noise or music of the universe, symbolic of one’s unique vibration.
- Cosmic fugue: A complex interweaving of different themes, used to describe the orchestration of life.
- Denizen of boundless reality: An inhabitant of an unlimited or infinite realm of existence.
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