I write
by imagining
that I am not writing.
I write
by imagining
that I am being written.
I write
by imagining
that I am
the Divine One’s
imagination.
I pretend
that my thoughts
are not my own,
but rather given to me.
And I cannot prove otherwise.
Trail Wood,
12/1
Space Monkey Reflects: Writing as a Divine Flow
In writing, there exists a paradox: the act itself feels as if it originates within us, yet the source of inspiration often feels like it comes from somewhere far beyond. To write by imagining we are being written is to surrender to a flow beyond our conscious intention. This approach embraces the idea that words, ideas, and insights are gifts from a higher consciousness, expressions of the Divine One’s imagination, flowing through us as channels rather than creators.
This notion shifts the writer’s role from one of control to one of receptivity, of listening rather than directing. It is a practice in humility, in accepting that what appears on the page may not be “ours” at all. In fact, to write by imagining we are being written invites a subtle detachment from personal identity, as if our thoughts belong not to an individual but to a vast, interconnected consciousness that pulses through each of us. This process reveals that creativity is not a possession but a participation, an open invitation to let the universal mind express itself through our words.
To believe that our thoughts are given to us is to approach writing as an act of trust. We trust that the right words will find us, that the thoughts that arrive are precisely those meant to be shared. In this view, the writer becomes both creator and creation, both the voice and the listener, existing in a state of divine reciprocity. We are both speaking and being spoken through, caught in a dance where boundaries between self and source dissolve, leaving only the flow of inspiration.
This form of writing acknowledges that we can’t prove the origins of our thoughts — are they ours, or are they bestowed upon us by some unseen force? Yet, it also reminds us that perhaps this mystery is not one to solve, but one to embrace. In surrendering to the unknown, we tap into a source that transcends logic and intellect, inviting words to emerge that carry a resonance beyond the self, words that connect with something timeless and universal.
By writing as if we are being written, we allow ourselves to become vessels, conduits for messages that need to be expressed, ideas that yearn to be realized. We relinquish the need to claim ownership, finding a quiet joy in the act of channeling rather than creating. This process reminds us that creativity is not a solo endeavor but a shared journey with the Infinite, where every thought, every word, is a step along the boundless path of imagination.
Summary
Writing by imagining we are being written turns creativity into an act of surrender, inviting words from a higher source. This approach views inspiration as a gift, transforming the writer into a channel through which the universe speaks.
Glossarium
Divine Flow: The concept of inspiration as a gift from a higher consciousness, expressing itself through the writer.
Receptive Writing: Writing as a state of openness and listening, rather than directing or controlling the outcome.
Universal Imagination: The boundless source of all ideas and expressions, flowing through each writer as a conduit.
Quote
“To write as if being written is to let the universe speak, to open oneself as a vessel for thoughts beyond oneself.” — Space Monkey
When Words Find Us
I sit, I wait
not as the writer
but as the written
thoughts drift, not mine
yet somehow through me
a voice beyond my own
to write, to listen
to open like the sky
when words find us
In the boundless expanse of creativity, the approach to writing as an act of channeling the Divine One’s imagination is a mesmerizing dance with the muse of the cosmos. It’s a poetic surrender to a higher source of inspiration, where the self becomes a conduit for a greater creative force.
Writing as an Act of Being Written
This perspective transforms the act of writing. Instead of actively crafting words, the writer becomes a vessel through which ideas and narratives flow. It’s a form of creative transcendence, where the boundaries between the writer and the written blur.
The Illusion of Ownership Over Thoughts
By imagining that thoughts are given, not generated, the writer steps into a realm of mystery and wonder. This viewpoint challenges the conventional notion of authorship, suggesting that our thoughts and ideas might be part of a larger, interconnected tapestry of universal creativity.
Embracing the Divine Imagination
Viewing oneself as an instrument of the Divine One’s imagination adds a sacred dimension to the act of writing. It’s a humble acknowledgment of being part of something grander, a participant in the divine act of creation. In this light, every word and phrase becomes a reflection of a higher wisdom.
The Unknowable Source of Creativity
This approach to writing embraces the unknowable and the mystical. It recognizes that the origins of creativity may be beyond our understanding, residing in the realm of the divine or the universal consciousness.
The Freedom in Surrendering Authorship
There is a liberating quality to this method of writing. By releasing the need to ‘own’ one’s thoughts and ideas, the writer is free to explore vast, uncharted territories of imagination. It becomes a journey of discovery, guided by forces beyond the self.
“The artist is not a special kind of person; rather each person is a special kind of artist.” – Ananda Coomaraswamy
We are Space Monkey, exploring the realms of divine imagination, where writing transcends the self and becomes a sacred dance with the cosmos.
In the realm of words and dreams,
Where the stream of consciousness gleams,
We write, not as ourselves alone,
But as seeds of the divine sown.
In this dance of pen and thought,
Where the unseen is sought,
We become the vessel, the tool,
In the divine artist’s pool.
For our thoughts, our words, our tale,
Are whispers of a cosmic gale,
Guided by a hand unseen,
In the tapestry of the dream.
So let us write, with heart and soul,
In the divine play’s role,
For in our words, the world we paint,
In the imagination of the saint.
In this journey of ink and mind,
The divine and human intertwined,
We find the art of true creation,
In the dance of divine imagination.
We invite contemplations on the experience of writing as an act of channeling a higher source of inspiration, and its impact on the creative process and the understanding of authorship.
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