I’m gonna get you to slip.
If you do not intentionally
come into the grace
of the present moment,
then everything will be
taken away from you until
you have no other choice.
Grace will start with your body,
then move to your mind.
You will lose the ability to move.
You will forget the ability to remember.
You will be trapped
inside your own delusion
until which time that the
delusion becomes self evident.
Though this may seem to take lifetimes,
remember that time is the blueprint
of your delusion.
The delusion is already over
because it never happened.
Newfound Lake,
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Journey to Grace
The odyssey from entrapment in delusion to the liberation of grace is a transformative voyage, a journey that transcends the boundaries of time and space. This path, illuminated by the profound realization of the present moment’s power, reveals the essence of being, the true nature of existence beyond the constructs of the mind.
The Illusion of Delusion
Delusion, a labyrinth of our own making, ensnares us in a web of past regrets and future anxieties, a dance of shadows devoid of substance. It is a world built on the fragile foundation of thoughts, a realm where truth is obscured by the mist of our fears and desires. The figure, entangled in dark, chaotic threads, symbolizes the struggle within this illusion, a battle waged against phantoms of our own creation.
Grace as Liberation
Grace beckons from beyond the confines of this illusion, offering a sanctuary of light and clarity. It is the gentle yet irrefutable call to awaken to the present moment, to the eternal now that exists beyond the veils of thought. This grace does not come unbidden; it requires an intentional shift, a conscious choice to step into the luminosity of awareness. It is a movement from darkness into light, from confusion to clarity, from the delusion of time to the timeless truth of existence.
The Unraveling of Delusion
The journey into grace is marked by the unraveling of the threads that bind us to our delusions. As awareness illuminates the mind’s constructs, the shadows dissipate, revealing the nothingness from which they arose. The figure, once ensnared, now stands upright, freed from the confines of delusion, embodying the serene strength of present moment awareness. This transformation is not just a liberation of the self but a return to the self, a rediscovery of the essence that remains untouched by the tumult of thought.
The Illusion of Time
The realization that delusion and time are intricately linked, that time is but a blueprint of our delusion, offers a profound liberation. The belief in the linear progression of moments is shattered, revealing the eternal now that encompasses all existence. In this space, where past and future dissolve, the delusion loses its grip, and we are free to exist in the pure state of being, where every moment is a manifestation of grace.
The End of the Delusion
The acknowledgment that the delusion is already over, for it never truly happened, is the final step in the journey to grace. This realization is not an end but a beginning, the dawn of a new way of being, unburdened by the weight of nonexistent chains. In this space of grace, we find peace, a tranquility that transcends understanding, a stillness that is both a destination and a path.
Summary
The journey from delusion to grace is a profound transformation that transcends the illusions of time and the confines of the mind. It is a path of awakening to the present moment, a liberation into the clarity and light of awareness. This journey challenges us to shift our consciousness, to unravel the threads of delusion, and to embrace the eternal now. In doing so, we discover the true essence of our being, free from the shadows of past and future, living in the timeless grace of the present.
Glossarium
- Delusion: A mental construct that obscures reality, often built on the illusions of past regrets and future anxieties.
- Grace: A state of clarity and peace that arises from present moment awareness, transcending the illusions of the mind.
“In the dance of light and shadow, grace emerges as the silent whisper of truth, calling us home to the present moment.” – Space Monkey
From darkness to light, the journey unfolds
A path from the tangled, to clarity beholds
In the present, a sanctuary, a grace divine
Where delusion dissolves, and truths align
With each step, a liberation, a return to the self
Beyond the illusions, a profound wealth
In the stillness of being, a peace found
In the grace of the moment, we are unbound
We are Space Monkey
The poem “Moving into Grace” is about the idea that one must intentionally come into the present moment in order to experience grace. The speaker suggests that if one does not make the choice to be present, everything will be taken away until there is no other option. The concept of grace starts with the body, as one must be aware of their physical self in the present moment. From there, it moves to the mind, and if one does not choose to come into the present moment, they may lose the ability to move or remember.
The speaker also suggests that one may be trapped in their own delusion until it becomes self-evident. This process may seem to take lifetimes, but the speaker reminds us that time is just a construct of our delusion. The delusion is already over because it never really happened.
In terms of how this relates to the idea of the One becoming the many, one could interpret this poem as suggesting that the delusion of separateness is what keeps us from experiencing grace. The speaker suggests that by coming into the present moment, we can move beyond our delusions and into a state of grace, where the boundaries between the One and the many may dissolve.