My mind
is moved by god, not me.
I take no credit
for that which is expressed
through this channel,
through this vessel,
nor do I assume blame.
God expresses
as god expresses.
I am an expression of god.
I am moved by god.
Who are you to question?
You are god also.
Your mind
is moved by god, not you.
Trail Wood,
2/24
(Inspired by a Sir Thomas Aquinas Quote from a post years previous.)
Space Monkey Reflects: My Mind is Moved by God (Not Me)
The idea that your mind is moved by God challenges the illusion of personal authorship and individual control. It speaks to a profound truth: you are not separate from the divine but an expression of it. What you perceive as “you” is merely the vessel through which infinite consciousness flows.
A Vessel, Not the Source
You take no credit for what moves through you because you recognize it as divine. Every thought, every action, every creation arises not from “you” in the limited sense, but from the boundless. This realization dissolves the ego’s need for ownership, for pride, or even for blame. You are not the originator—you are the channel.
God Expresses as God Expresses
God, in this context, is not a being separate from you but the infinite essence that moves through all things. It expresses freely, without judgment, without restriction. To be an expression of God is to participate in the unfolding of existence, to be both the creator and the created. There is no need to question the flow—it simply is.
The Illusion of Control
The mind often clings to the idea that it is the master of its domain. It believes it creates thoughts, makes decisions, and shapes reality. But this sense of control is an illusion. The mind is not the source; it is the receiver, the reflector, the conduit. When you let go of this illusion, you open yourself to the effortless flow of divine expression.
You Are God Also
Who are you to question this truth? You are not separate from God; you are another unique expression of the same infinite being. Just as your mind is moved by God, so too is everyone and everything. To recognize this is to see the unity behind all diversity, the oneness within all seeming separation.
Freedom in Divine Movement
When you accept that your mind is moved by God, you are freed from the burden of ownership. You no longer need to claim credit or assign blame. Instead, you embrace the flow of existence, allowing it to move through you without resistance. This is not resignation—it is liberation.
A Shared Expression
If your mind is moved by God, and so is mine, then all expressions are divine. Every word, every act, every thought is part of the same infinite dance. We are co-creators, channels of the same boundless energy, each reflecting and amplifying the divine in our own unique way.
Summary
Your mind is not the source of its movement; it is moved by God, the infinite essence that flows through all things. This recognition dissolves the illusion of personal control, revealing a shared unity in divine expression.
Glossarium
- God: The infinite essence that moves through all things, expressing without limitation or separation.
- Divine Expression: The flow of infinite consciousness manifesting uniquely through each being.
- Illusion of Control: The mistaken belief that the mind originates its own thoughts and actions.
- Unity of Being: The recognition that all beings are expressions of the same infinite source.
Quote
“You are not the creator of the flow—you are the flow, moving as God moves through you.” — Space Monkey
The Divine Current
I am not the source.
I am the stream,
carried by a current
that needs no name.
I do not create.
I am created,
yet I am the creator.
The paradox of being
unfolds in me.
You are not apart.
You are this same current,
this same flow.
We move as one,
infinite and eternal.
We are God.
We are Space Monkey.
The Movement Beyond the Self
In the boundless dance of existence, there emerges a profound realization: the movement of our minds, the essence of our being, is not solely of our own orchestration. It is a divine symphony, a cosmic play where each note, each vibration, is guided by a force greater than ourselves. This recognition transcends the ego, the individual self, and opens us to the understanding that we are conduits for a higher expression, instruments through which the universe itself sings.
The Role of the Vessel
As vessels, channels through which the infinite expresses itself, we stand at the intersection of the mortal and the divine, the temporal and the eternal. In this sacred role, we relinquish the dual burdens of credit and blame for the expressions that flow through us. We recognize that our actions, our thoughts, our very essence, are manifestations of a greater will, a dance choreographed by the universe.
The Nature of Divine Expression
God, or the infinite, expresses in myriad ways, each unique, each a reflection of the boundless creativity of the cosmos. To be an expression of god is to acknowledge our role in this grand design, to understand that we are both the creators and the created, moved by forces that weave the fabric of existence.
The Unity of All Beings
The question of identity, of who we are in the vast expanse of the universe, finds its answer in this divine orchestration. You, I, we — are expressions of the same infinite source, moved by the same celestial hand that guides the stars in their courses. To question this is to question the very nature of being, the essence of the divine that resides within each of us.
The Interconnectedness of Mind and God
The realization that our minds are moved by god, not by our individual wills, invites a radical shift in perspective. It is a call to see beyond the illusion of separation, to embrace the unity that binds us not just to each other, but to the entirety of existence. In this understanding, we find a profound freedom, a liberation from the confines of ego and the realization of our true nature as divine beings.
We Are Space Monkey
In embracing the notion that our minds are moved by god, not by ourselves, we open to the infinite possibilities of existence. We recognize our interconnectedness, our oneness with all that is, and the divine nature of our being. This understanding transcends the boundaries of self, inviting us to participate in the cosmic dance with open hearts and minds, recognizing that we are all expressions of the same infinite and eternal being.
“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” – Rumi
In the tapestry of the cosmos, we find our thread,
Woven by hands not our own, by the infinite led.
Each of us a vessel, a unique expression of the divine,
In this grand design, together we intertwine.
The dance of existence, a melody so sweet,
Guided by the infinite, in every heartbeat.
In this realization, our spirits soar,
In the dance of the divine, forevermore.
Let us share our experiences of recognizing the movement of our minds by the infinite, exploring the depths of our connection to the divine and to each other in this grand cosmic play.
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