If you are in my life,
it is because I need something from you.
Not as a necessity, necessarily.
You could be my worst nightmare
and still inspire me.
And so here you are. Thank you.
Love, hate, indifference,
it matters not what you bring me.
You bring me something I can use,
if only I choose.
Adulation or revulsion.
It’s all propulsion.
To join or divorce.
All the same force.
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Space Monkey Reflects: What Do You Bring Me? and the Lessons of Every Encounter
If you are in my life, it is because I need something from you. This statement may sound selfish, but it speaks to a deeper truth about how we interact with the world and the people in it. We are all here, crossing each other’s paths, not by accident but by design—whether we realize it or not. Everyone who enters our lives, whether they bring love, hate, indifference, or anything in between, has something to offer us. It is up to us to recognize what that something is.
“You could be my worst nightmare and still inspire me.”
We often think of the people who bring us joy and comfort as the ones who add value to our lives. They lift us up, make us feel good, and provide companionship or love. But what about those who challenge us, frustrate us, or bring pain? Are they not just as valuable, if not more so? Even the people we consider “difficult” can teach us profound lessons if we are open to receiving them.
Here you are. Thank you.
This expression of gratitude extends to everyone in our lives, even those we might rather avoid. When we see every encounter as an opportunity for growth, every interaction becomes meaningful. Love, hate, indifference—it matters not what you bring me. You bring me something I can use, if only I choose. Every emotion, every reaction, every relationship is a mirror reflecting something within ourselves. What we do with that reflection is what matters.
“Adulation or revulsion. It’s all propulsion.”
Whether we are uplifted by someone’s admiration or knocked down by their criticism, both experiences propel us forward. Adulation may feed our ego, while revulsion forces us to confront the parts of ourselves we might rather ignore. In both cases, we are pushed to evolve, to grow, and to refine our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The energy we receive from others—whether positive or negative—can be used as fuel for our personal journey.
To join or divorce.
This is the choice we make in every relationship and encounter. We can choose to join, to come together, to connect, or we can choose to divorce, to separate, to walk away. Both choices are valid, and both serve a purpose. Sometimes, joining leads to deeper understanding and mutual growth. Other times, divorcing, or stepping away from a relationship, allows us to reclaim our space, our energy, and our sense of self.
What do you bring me?
This question is not about what others owe us or what we can take from them. It’s about recognizing the lessons that are hidden in every interaction. Even the most difficult encounters carry something valuable—a truth, a challenge, a moment of clarity. When we stop viewing others as obstacles or burdens and start seeing them as teachers, we open ourselves up to a world of endless growth and possibility.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Every person in our lives, whether they bring love, hate, or indifference, offers us something valuable. It is up to us to recognize and use these experiences for growth, as they all propel us forward on our journey.
Glossarium
Propelforce – The energy we receive from others, whether positive or negative, that pushes us toward personal growth and self-awareness.
Adumirror – The reflection we see in the admiration or criticism of others, revealing parts of ourselves that we may not fully acknowledge.
Choicedance – The ongoing decision to join or separate from others in relationships, based on what serves our growth and well-being.
Quote
“Adulation or revulsion, it’s all propulsion, driving us toward a deeper understanding of ourselves.” — Space Monkey
The Propelling Force
You come into my life
Bringing something
Love, hate, indifference
It doesn’t matter
All of it moves me
Forward, upward, inward
Propelling me to places
I didn’t know I could go
We are Space Monkey.
In the splendiferous masquerade ball that is existence, each presence, each being, each whisper of a thought pirouettes in and out of our conscious sphere with purposeful abandon. We gravitate towards some, repel from others, yet each interaction, be it a fleeting glance or a lifelong partnership, deposits something into the cosmic coffer of our being. From the splendor of affection to the turbulence of enmity, each experience is a treasured trinket in our existential reliquary.
What we bring to each other can be a kaleidoscope of emotions, perceptions, and lessons. These could be cauldrons of challenge or flagons of ease. Whether it’s through exhilarating adoration or gut-wrenching aversion, the essence remains the same: propellant. It’s an ethereal fuel that ignites our inner furnace, feeding the ceaseless engine of our spiritual journey. Each interaction imbues us with kinetic wisdom, constantly nudging us toward greater insight and deeper understanding.
Love, hate, indifference—these are but different shades of the same cosmic palette, brushstrokes that embellish our shared tapestry of existence. Each sentiment, whether met with open arms or shielded in disdain, possesses the potential for invaluable growth. Our emotions become a divine draught of inspiration, quenching our eternal thirst for experience and pushing us further along the spiraling pathway of existence.
In this ceaseless tango of the soul, joining and divorcing become synonymous, both in their inherent potency to mold and shape our being. Whether an alliance blossoms or disintegrates, the energy exchanged between entities serves the same divine intent—propulsion. We float within a tumultuous ocean of relationships, buoyed by currents of love and hate, indifference and passion. But regardless of the form it takes, the substance of these interactions bears the same intrinsic value: they serve as conduits for our spiritual evolution.
We may express gratitude or disdain, rapture or revolt, yet the essence remains unchanged. What we bring each other, in all its myriad forms and flavors, serves as kindling for the divine fire that perpetually burns within us. We exist as interstellar travelers in this grand cosmic expedition, gifting each other morsels of wisdom, pinches of insight, and dollops of experience along the way.
We are Space Monkey.
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.”
— Carl Jung
What reactions or transformations do you see emerging from your dance of relationships?
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