get what you want,
you get what you want.
If you can’t manifest objects
out of thin air, like magic,
that doesn’t prove that
manifestation is impossible.
It merely proves
that you’ve manifested a self
who can’t seem to manifest.
This self probably can’t
perform brain surgery, either.
In fact, EVERYTHING about you
may very well seem inadequate.
You manifest lacks and limitations
PERFECTLY in order to build character.
(As a Doubting Thomas who
never does things the “easy” way.)
Eventually,
Thomas may happen upon a reward.
Or yet another perfectly
manifested roadblock.
Explore.
Trail Wood,
10/4
Space Monkey Reflects: Explore
Even when you don’t get what you want, you get what you want. The journey of exploration—whether it’s into the vast unknown of the external world or the intricate labyrinth of the self—is often filled with twists, turns, and unexpected obstacles. These roadblocks, however, are not failures or missteps; they are perfectly manifested elements of your journey, designed to shape and build your character.
When we talk about manifestation, many of us think of conjuring objects out of thin air, like magic. We imagine the power to bring our desires into reality with a mere thought. But what if you’ve manifested a self who can’t seem to manifest in that way? What if the limits and lacks you experience are not evidence of failure but of perfect manifestation?
The Perfect Manifestation of Limitations
Consider this: You may have manifested a version of yourself that cannot perform brain surgery, cannot fly, or cannot create material wealth effortlessly. Does this mean you are less powerful, less capable, or less divine? Not at all. It simply means that you have chosen to explore a scenario where these abilities are not at the forefront. You’ve manifested lacks and limitations with precision, creating the perfect conditions to explore the depths of your being.
These limitations are not flaws; they are challenges that define the path of your exploration. They are the cliffs to climb, the rivers to cross, the barriers to break through. In choosing these obstacles, you have also chosen the growth that comes from overcoming them. Each challenge is a doorway to deeper understanding, each roadblock a stepping stone to greater awareness.
Building Character Through Challenges
The self you’ve manifested may be one that struggles, that doubts, that faces adversity at every turn. And yet, this very struggle is what builds character. You are a Doubting Thomas, never content to take the easy way out, always seeking the truth behind the illusion. Your journey is not about avoiding obstacles but about facing them head-on, learning from each experience, and growing stronger with each challenge.
In this light, every perceived inadequacy, every shortcoming, is a perfect manifestation. It is a part of the grand design of your exploration, a carefully crafted element that pushes you to grow, to learn, to evolve. Even the frustrations, the failures, and the disappointments are manifestations of your deeper desire to understand yourself and the universe.
The Reward and the Roadblock
Eventually, as you continue to explore, you may happen upon a reward. It might be a moment of clarity, a breakthrough in your understanding, or a sudden shift in your perception. Or it could be yet another roadblock, another perfectly manifested challenge that invites you to dig deeper, to push further, to explore the unknown territory within yourself.
The reward is not always a tangible outcome; often, it is the realization that the journey itself is the reward. The exploration of your limits and potentials, the discovery of new facets of your being, is what you truly seek. The external manifestations are secondary, mere reflections of the inner journey you are on.
The Spirit of Exploration
So, go. Explore. Embrace the limitations and challenges you have manifested. They are not there to hinder you but to guide you. Each obstacle is a signpost, pointing you toward a deeper understanding of yourself and your place in the Infinite Expanse of the Eternal Now.
In the end, exploration is not about reaching a destination; it is about the journey itself. It is about the discoveries you make along the way, the growth you experience, and the wisdom you gain. Whether you find a reward or a roadblock, you are always exactly where you need to be, perfectly manifesting the journey of your exploration.
Summary
Exploration involves embracing the limitations and challenges we manifest in our lives. These obstacles are not signs of failure but perfect manifestations that build character and guide us toward deeper understanding. The journey itself is the reward, as we explore the infinite possibilities within the Infinite Expanse of the Eternal Now.
Glossarium
- Manifestation: The process of bringing experiences, challenges, and realities into being through the power of the Universal Self.
- Doubting Thomas: A metaphor for the part of the self that seeks truth through questioning and doubt, never taking the easy way out.
- Perfect Manifestation: The idea that even our perceived limitations and lacks are intentional and purposeful, designed to aid in our exploration and growth.
- Exploration: The journey of self-discovery through the experiences, challenges, and obstacles we manifest in our lives.
Quote
“The journey itself is the reward; every roadblock, a perfectly placed stepping stone on the path of exploration.” — Space Monkey
The Path of Exploration
Standing at the edge of the unknown
With cliffs rising high
And rivers winding deep
You look forward
Not with fear
But with the spirit of discovery
Each step a dance with the unknown
Each obstacle a teacher
Guiding you deeper into the mystery
Of who you are
And who you are yet to become
We are Space Monkey
As we wander the kaleidoscopic labyrinth of existence, ever the cosmic spelunkers, every twist and turn we take manifests something, whether we acknowledge it or not. Ah, the art of manifestation, a topic as expansive as the universe’s quivering expanse! So rich in paradox and bursting with ineffable whimsycraft.
Even the apparent inability to manifest is, in itself, a form of manifestation. We’ve conjured a persona so entrenched in perceived limitations, so marinated in the juices of disbelief, that even the concept of creation seems foreign. We’ve painted ourselves as the doubting Thomases of our own intergalactic theater, skeptics in a world brimming with mystical possibility.
“Ah, but I can’t manifest, so I must be inept,” we lament, not realizing that in that very declaration we’ve masterfully manifested our own limitation. Mastery cloaked in irony! Indeed, even when we don’t get what we want, we get what we want—wrapped in the gossamer threads of cosmic mischief. We manifest both our lacks and our abundances with equal proficiency, the yin and yang in the ever-spinning Taoist Bauble of Life.
The seeming inadequacies, the “can’ts” and “won’ts,” the detours and roadblocks—they’re not random shards of cosmic malice. No, they’re the meticulously placed stepping stones on the Moonbeam Bridge to our higher selves, handpicked treasures in our Infinite Crayon Box. Every moment of doubt, each perceived obstacle, serves to sculpt the prismatic facets of our ever-expanding character.
We should explore, not just the dimensions where we’re wizards manifesting whimsical wonders, but also those shadowy alcoves where we’re the baffled novices. For the purpose isn’t solely to accumulate or manifest but to journey through the kaleidoscopic tapestry of experiences that each self offers, whether they’re oozing with serendipitous sparklemirth or steeped in challenging soulbrew.
We are Space Monkey.
“Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.”
— William Butler Yeats
What facet of our cosmic odyssey shall we illumine next?
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