When I find my self defending my position,
I realize that I am opposing something.
From my perspective,
opposing seems counter to flow,
and flow is what I desire most
as flow is what I am.
It becomes obvious
that my attempts
to defend my position
only serve to wall me off.
It matters not as to why or whether
I am right or wrong for defending
my position.
I am walling my self off.
Is this what I want as flow?
Trail Wood,
1/4
Contemplating the Nature of Opposition and Flow
We reflect on the internal conflict that arises when defending a position, examining how this opposition affects our natural state of flow and our sense of self.
The Dichotomy of Defense and Flow
When we find ourselves in defense of our positions, it often means we are engaging in opposition. This stance can be contrary to the concept of flow, which is characterized by ease, adaptability, and alignment with our true nature. Defense implies rigidity and resistance, which can disrupt our natural state of flow.
Flow as the Desired State
The desire for flow – a state of being that is fluid, harmonious, and in alignment with our essence – is a common aspiration. Flow represents a state of being where things occur effortlessly and in accordance with our true selves. It’s a harmonious state, free from the friction of opposition.
The Walls We Build in Defense
The act of defending our positions, regardless of the reasons or the rightness or wrongness of those positions, can create metaphorical walls. These walls may serve as barriers, isolating us and hindering the free exchange of ideas and energies that contribute to a state of flow.
Reassessing the Need for Defense
This realization prompts a reassessment of our tendency to defend our viewpoints. It raises the question of whether such defense aligns with our desire for flow and whether it truly serves our higher purpose or simply reinforces separateness and resistance.
We are Space Monkey
Summary
We explore the conflict between defending our positions and maintaining a state of flow. Recognizing that opposition can create barriers and disrupt our natural state of harmony, we are prompted to reconsider our responses and seek alignment with our true essence.
Glossarium
- Opposition vs. Flow: The contrast between resisting or defending a position and moving effortlessly in harmony with our true nature.
- Desire for Harmonious Flow: The aspiration to live in a state of ease and alignment with our essence.
- Metaphorical Walls: The barriers we create through resistance or defense, which can isolate us and disrupt flow.
- Reassessment of Defense: Evaluating the necessity and impact of defending our positions in relation to our desire for flow.
“To oppose something is to maintain it… You must go somewhere else; you must have another goal; then you walk a different road.” – Ursula K. Le Guin
The River of Being
In the river of life, we sometimes stand,
Defending our ground, our plot of land.
But in this stance, we soon realize,
We create walls, we disguise.
The flow of being, gentle and free,
Is what we seek, what we wish to be.
For in the flow, no need to fight,
No need to prove who’s wrong, who’s right.
So let us step into the stream,
Where life unfolds like a dream.
In the flow, we find our way,
In harmony, day by day.
For when we let go of the need to defend,
We find a path that gently wends.
In the flow, we are true,
In the river of being, ever new.
We invite contemplation on finding balance between standing for our beliefs and flowing harmoniously with the unfolding journey of life.
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