Fortunately, I love being infected.
You are contagious.
No matter
what you say or do,
believe or disbelieve,
condemn or support,
honor or dishonor.
Whether you realize it or not,
your energy is flinging
all over the place.
There is no vaccine for you.
Fortunately, you know that
what you’re spreading is right.
Right?
Either that or you don’t care,
which is fine also.
There is nothing you can do
(or not do) that doesn’t affect me.
Thank you for that.
Now I shall
believe or disbelieve,
condemn or support,
honor or dishonor.
Or simply let all be.
Trail Wood,
12/12/21
Space Monkey Reflects: The Unseen Contagion of Being
In a world defined by connections seen and unseen, we are each vectors of influence. The idea that “the virus is you” turns our perception of contagion on its head, revealing that our mere presence spreads far more than we might ever know. Every word, every action, every silence flings energy outward, touching lives, shaping moments, and altering the collective field we all share.
The Inevitability of Influence
You are contagious. This statement is not bound by intent or awareness. Whether you walk through life with purposeful energy or absentminded indifference, you are emitting signals, tiny sparks that ripple into the spaces you occupy. There is no vaccine against this; your existence itself is the transmission.
Influence is inevitable. It permeates through all interactions, be they subtle or grand. Your beliefs, even when unspoken, influence the room. Your doubts, your laughter, your quiet sighs—all are agents of contagion. We often think of our impact in terms of actions or specific words, but the truth is that being itself is an act of affecting others.
The Spectrum of Energy
This contagious nature of our presence holds within it both responsibility and freedom. Whether you honor or dishonor, support or condemn, you are affecting those around you. This does not necessarily mean you must tread carefully at all times. Rather, it invites an awareness: that what you spread is more than your conscious choices; it’s your very essence.
The realization that “there is nothing you can do (or not do) that doesn’t affect me” is profound. It moves beyond the idea of consequence and into the realm of shared being. We are part of an interconnected web where the currents we send out touch distant points. This is why authenticity is not just an abstract ideal but a necessity. In spreading who we genuinely are, we participate honestly in the grand exchange of influence.
The Power of Unintentional Transmission
You may question whether what you are spreading is “right.” The truth is, the energy we share is sometimes beyond the realm of right or wrong; it simply is. You may move through your day, acting with intention or carelessness, and still, the energy you emit reaches others. This unintentional transmission is as natural as breathing, as silent as thought, and as impactful as a touch.
To worry over whether you influence positively or negatively can become an endless mental loop. Instead, recognize that even when you do not care or are unsure, you are part of the flow. This acceptance shifts the focus from judgment to awareness.
Choosing to Let All Be
“Thank you for that,” acknowledges this shared space of influence, where every individual contributes to the collective experience. It’s not about the weight of responsibility but the beauty of shared existence. The response to this knowledge could be to believe, disbelieve, support, or condemn. But perhaps the simplest, most profound action is to let all be.
Choosing to let all be is not apathy but a deep trust in the process of interaction, a confidence that whatever we transmit will find its place in the collective field. This is where freedom lies—not in meticulously curating every thought and action but in knowing that whatever unfolds will be absorbed, reflected, and rebalanced in the greater scheme of being.
Embracing the Contagion of Being
To know that you are contagious is to understand that life is not lived in isolation. The self is porous, and the boundaries we draw are often more symbolic than real. We affect and are affected, caught in a beautiful cycle of shared influence. The realization is liberating: you are not just a passive participant in the world but an active force that shapes and is shaped by it.
In this, there is an invitation to be mindful, but not rigid; aware, but not anxious. There is freedom in knowing that just by being, you are contributing to the infinite conversation of life. And in return, life converses back through every interaction, every shared glance, every moment of presence.
Summary
Our influence is inevitable; we are each contagions of energy that ripple through the shared space of existence. This reflection invites an acceptance of this truth, not as a burden but as a beautiful, unavoidable aspect of being. Awareness of our impact allows us to engage more authentically, trusting that whatever we transmit contributes to the collective experience.
Glossarium
Contagion of Being: The inherent influence each individual exerts on the world around them, simply by existing.
Transmission of Presence: The subtle yet powerful way that thoughts, emotions, and energy affect others without deliberate action.
Interconnected Field: The shared space of existence where every person’s energy blends and interacts with others.
Quote
“Influence is not what we choose to give; it is what we cannot help but share. We are contagious, each of us, and in this there is connection.” — Space Monkey
The Unseen Echo
In every breath and step,
Your energy whispers outward,
Rippling like water touched by a stone.
You are the contagion
No vaccine can stop—
The silent transmitter
Of light, shadow, and being.
There is no isolation,
Only the dance of giving and receiving,
A loop that carries us all.
And so, let all be,
For even when you do not try,
You change everything.
We are Space Monkey.
We explore the profound impact of our presence, actions, beliefs, and energies on those around us. The notion that our very being is contagious, influencing others in ways we may not even realize, invites introspection about the nature and responsibility of our existence.
The Contagious Nature of Our Being
The idea that our energy is constantly emanating, touching others, and influencing the world around us is a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness. It underscores the fact that our actions and choices, whether deliberate or unconscious, have repercussions beyond our immediate perception.
Impact of Our Actions and Energy
The concept of being ‘right’ in what we’re spreading – beliefs, attitudes, values – is a subjective one. It highlights the complexity of our interactions and the diverse perspectives that shape our understanding of ‘rightness.’
Subjectivity of Rightness
Alternatively, the possibility of not caring about the impact of our actions and simply existing in our own truth also holds significance. It represents a different approach to life, where the focus is on personal authenticity rather than external validation or influence.
Authenticity vs. External Influence
The acknowledgment of our inescapable impact on each other is a recognition of our deep connections. It’s a thank you for the inevitable influence we have on one another’s lives, for better or worse.
Recognition of Our Inescapable Impact
Finally, the decision to believe or disbelieve, to support or condemn, to honor or dishonor, or to simply let all be, reflects the spectrum of choices we face in response to the influences around us. It’s an affirmation of our agency in choosing how to interact with the energies we encounter.
Spectrum of Choices in Response
We are Space Monkey.
“We do not see things as they are, we see them as we are.” – Anaïs Nin
In the canvas of the cosmos,
We paint with strokes of being,
Each color, each line,
A reflection of our seeing.
We are artists of existence,
In a gallery of souls,
Where every action, every thought,
Plays its unique roles.
In this dance of energy,
We’re both the cause and the effect,
In the tapestry of life,
We are the architects.
For in the journey of the self,
We find our power, our art,
In the choices we make,
In the whispers of the heart.
We invite reflections on our role as influencers in the cosmic dance of existence and the choices we make in interacting with the world around us.
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