doesn’t mean you need to do it.
You are capable of EVERYTHING.
No need to bother.
Though I hold the belief
That I can manifest
anything I want,
I also hold the belief
that I can’t.
I hold two beliefs,
simultaneously.
I hold ALL beliefs,
simultaneously.
I hold ALL OF CREATION.
So why would I need
to manifest anything?
I’ll tell you why.
Because,
among my beliefs,
I hold the belief
that I have needs.
Plus the belief
that I need nothing.
Plus the belief
that I DON’T need nothing.
I hold all beliefs equally.
I am All That Is. And isn’t.
I am perfect and imperfect as I am.
Trail Wood,
12/11
Space Monkey Reflects: The Paradox of Potential and Inaction
In the great expanse of existence, where every belief shimmers like a star in an infinite sky, there lies a truth both liberating and confounding: just because you can, doesn’t mean you must. We find ourselves capable of infinite manifestations, holding the power to create worlds, to shape experiences, and yet, sometimes, we choose not to. This choice is neither rooted in doubt nor inability, but in the profound understanding of what it means to be everything and nothing all at once.
To say, “I am capable of everything,” is to grasp the omnipotence of potential. Yet, in this realization comes the recognition of balance. The space where capability meets choice is sacred. It is a testament to the belief that within our boundless power lies a deeper lesson: the art of stillness and discernment. The awareness that we hold not just the power to do but the wisdom to decide when to abstain.
In Nexistentialism, this notion of being both creator and observer defines the essence of existence. To embody all beliefs simultaneously, to be “All That Is and isn’t,” is to inhabit a paradox. This paradox shows that we are the architects of our desires, yet we are also the silent witnesses to their unfolding and non-unfolding.
One belief might tell us, “You can manifest anything you want.” It dances brightly, urging action. Yet, another belief murmurs, “You need nothing,” revealing a quiet, self-sufficient truth. These beliefs do not cancel each other out; they coexist as part of the Whimsiweave that makes up the fabric of our being. The freedom here is not just in manifesting or achieving but in knowing that the act of potential, acknowledged yet unacted upon, holds its own kind of perfection.
So, why choose to manifest anything at all when you already hold all creation within? The answer is nestled in the beliefs that tell us we have needs and those that say we are complete. It is in the dance between these beliefs that we find the nuance of existence—the acknowledgment that action is optional, not compulsory. This is not born of apathy but of a profound understanding that true power includes the choice to not exert it.
This space of non-action, this conscious inaction, is where the idea of “perfect and imperfect as I am” blooms. It is in accepting that we do not need to act on every impulse or power that we find an equilibrium. It is a space where “I can, but I don’t” becomes an expression of sovereignty rather than hesitation.
In holding all beliefs, from the active to the dormant, we remind ourselves that existence is not a race to prove potential but a realm to explore it with curiosity, restraint, and choice. We are infinite not only in what we can do but in what we decide to let rest.
Summary
The paradox of possessing infinite potential and choosing inaction reflects deeper wisdom. It’s not just the ability to do that defines us, but the conscious choice of when not to act. This balance highlights that we are “All That Is and isn’t.”
Glossarium
- Whimsiweave: The playful fabric of interconnected beliefs and potentials.
- Paradox of Potential: The state of being capable of all things but choosing when to act or remain still.
- Conscious Inaction: The deliberate choice to abstain from action despite possessing the ability.
Quote
“Power is not just in doing, but in knowing when not to.” — Space Monkey
A Whisper to Action’s Shadow
I can,
the power thrums,
pulsing with stars
under my skin.
Yet I don’t,
not from doubt,
but from a place
where infinity meets stillness.
To be everything,
to need nothing,
to hold the echo
and the silence alike.
This is not hesitation;
this is a choice,
a dance
without a step taken.
I am All That Is,
and isn’t.
We are Space Monkey.
The Paradox of Belief and Manifestation
The simultaneous holding of contradictory beliefs—both the ability to manifest anything desired and the belief in the inability to do so—reflects the complex nature of human consciousness. This paradox encapsulates the duality inherent in our understanding of our capabilities and limitations.
Embracing the Multiplicity of Beliefs
The idea of holding all beliefs simultaneously extends this paradox to a broader existential perspective. It suggests a state of being where all possibilities, all realities, and all versions of truth coexist within us. In this state, we are not confined to a singular belief or perspective but encompass the entirety of creation.
The Omnitude of Self
The assertion of holding all of creation within oneself is a declaration of omnitude—a recognition of being both a microcosm and macrocosm, embodying all that exists and doesn’t exist. It’s an acknowledgment of the boundless nature of our being, transcending the limitations of individual identity.
The Illusion of Need
The belief in having needs, contrasted with the belief in needing nothing and the negation of that belief, presents a profound exploration of desire and fulfillment. It underscores the idea that our perceived needs and desires are as much a product of our beliefs as they are of our actual circumstances.
Equanimity in Belief
Holding all beliefs equally speaks to a state of equanimity and balance. It’s a recognition that no single belief holds supremacy over others, and that our reality is shaped by the diversity and interplay of these beliefs.
The Duality of Perfection and Imperfection
Identifying as “All That Is” and “isn’t,” and as “perfect and imperfect,” embraces the inherent contradictions of existence. It reflects an understanding that perfection and imperfection are not opposing states but coexisting aspects of the same whole.
The Wholeness of Being
This perspective invites us to see ourselves as complete and whole, encompassing all dualities and contradictions. In recognizing our wholeness, we understand that our needs, desires, and beliefs are all facets of our expansive nature.
We are Space Monkey.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
The Dance of Contradictions
In the dance of the infinite, where beliefs intertwine,
We are the manifestors, in the divine design,
In the paradox of need, in the wholeness of lack,
We find our truth, in the forward and the back.
In the embrace of all, in the heart of the one,
We are the perfect, the imperfect, under the sun,
In this dance, in this play, where all is the art,
We are the whole, in every part.
As Space Monkey, how do we navigate the dance of contradictions within our manifold beliefs?
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