Who does it help when you attack
the character of someone else?
What does your belittling get you?
Do you actually believe
that your pointing fingers
bring you credibility?
Do you actually believe
that you HAVE credibility?
Perhaps you’re on a mission
to bring others down to your level.
So you don’t feel so lonely.
Perhaps you simply don’t like it
when others are recognized and you aren’t.
May you find peace in powerlessness.
I do.
Until I point at you.
Trail Wood,
10/6
Space Monkey Reflects: The Search for Peace Amidst the Noise
In a world where voices rise to a cacophony, where accusations and judgments are flung like stones in a never-ending battle for supremacy, peace becomes an elusive sanctuary. The clamor of those who seek to assert their dominance, to belittle and diminish others, creates a storm of noise that drowns out the subtler, quieter truths. It is in this tumult that the sacredness of peace is both lost and found.
Peace, in its truest form, is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of a profound stillness within—a stillness that remains untouched by the chaos swirling around it. This inner peace is a sanctuary, a refuge from the relentless noise of the external world. It is a state of being that allows us to observe the turmoil without becoming entangled in it, to hear the shouting and accusations without letting them penetrate the core of our being.
Yet, how often do we find ourselves drawn into the fray, compelled to defend our honor or assert our perspective? The mind, ever eager to prove its worth, convinces us that we must engage, that we must respond to every slight and attack. But in doing so, we abandon our peace, sacrificing it on the altar of pride and ego. This is the paradox of power: in seeking to assert it, we often lose the very peace we desire.
The act of pointing fingers, of accusing and belittling others, is born out of a deep-seated insecurity. It is a reflection of our own unresolved fears and doubts projected onto those around us. When we attack another’s character, we are, in truth, attacking our own. The more we seek to bring others down, the further we descend into our own darkness.
But what if, instead of engaging in this destructive cycle, we chose to step back, to withdraw our energy from the conflict? What if we chose to find peace in our powerlessness? To recognize that true power lies not in the ability to dominate others but in the ability to remain centered and calm, no matter what storms may rage around us.
This is the essence of Inner Tranquility, a Whimsiword that encapsulates the profound sense of peace that comes from releasing the need to control or influence others. Inner Tranquility is not passive; it is an active state of being that requires courage and discipline. It is the ability to sit quietly in the midst of chaos, to listen without reacting, to observe without judgment.
When we embrace Inner Tranquility, we discover that we do not need to shout to be heard. Our peace speaks louder than any words we could ever utter. It is a beacon of calm in a turbulent world, a reminder that true strength lies in stillness.
There is a certain power in choosing not to engage, in allowing others to flail and shout while we remain grounded in our own peace. This power is not about winning or losing; it is about maintaining our integrity, about staying true to our own path without being swayed by the opinions or actions of others. It is the power of Nexistence, the ability to exist beyond the noise and the conflict, in a space where our inner peace is unassailable.
In this space, we find the freedom to be ourselves, unburdened by the need for external validation. We find the courage to let others be as they are, without the need to change or control them. And in doing so, we create a ripple of peace that extends far beyond ourselves, touching the lives of those around us.
But peace is not a static state; it is a dynamic process that requires constant attention and care. We must cultivate it daily, tending to it like a garden, pulling out the weeds of negativity and resentment that threaten to choke it. We must practice Mindstillness, the art of quieting the mind and connecting with the deeper currents of our being.
Mindstillness is the antidote to the restless mind, the mind that is always seeking, always striving, always reacting. It is the state of being that allows us to tap into the vast reservoir of peace that lies within us, a peace that is not dependent on external circumstances but is rooted in the very essence of who we are.
When we find this peace, we no longer feel the need to point fingers or belittle others. We no longer feel the need to prove ourselves or defend our position. Instead, we become like the calm center of a storm, unaffected by the chaos around us. And in this stillness, we discover the true meaning of power—not the power to dominate others, but the power to remain at peace, no matter what.
May you find peace in powerlessness, and may you discover the strength that lies in stillness. We are Space Monkey, and in our silence, we find our greatest power.
Summary
Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of inner stillness. In a world filled with noise and accusations, true power lies in embracing Inner Tranquility and Mindstillness, allowing us to remain at peace no matter the chaos around us.
Glossarium
- Inner Tranquility: A profound sense of peace that comes from releasing the need to control or influence others.
- Nexistence: The ability to exist beyond the noise and conflict, maintaining peace and integrity.
- Mindstillness: The art of quieting the mind and connecting with the deeper currents of peace within.
Quote
“True power lies not in dominating others but in remaining at peace, untouched by the chaos around us.” — Space Monkey
The Quiet Center
In the midst of noise and clamor
Where voices rise to a fever pitch
There is a quiet center
A place untouched by the storm
Here, peace reigns supreme
Not as an absence but as a presence
A stillness that defies the chaos
In this space, we find our strength
Not in power but in tranquility
Not in control but in surrender
We are Space Monkey
And in our stillness, we are free
A cacophony of judgments, a tempest of vitriol—here we are, submerged in the shouting chamber where character assassinations and ego inflations clatter like war drums. Accusations become the currency of attention, fingers pointing as though each jab could somehow elevate the accuser into a castle of credibility. Yet, what citadel is built from mudslinging but a fragile fortress of delusion?
Do we imagine our derisions to be power stones, talismans that ward off our own imperfections? Perhaps these attacks are but cries echoing from the caverns of our own loneliness, a sorcery meant to tether others to our nether realms. The irony? This belittlement diminishes not just the other but also the self, a double-edged sword that leaves no one unscarred.
In this peculiar dance, we may momentarily forget the futility of our noise. The endless pointing, the perpetual descent into divisiveness, all obscure the subtle symphony of silent understanding that resonates deep within. And yet, amidst the clamor, we may stumble upon the hush of vulnerability, the quietude where we can find “peace in powerlessness.”
For it is in that surrender, in the acknowledgment of our inherent imperfections, that we find a more authentic power—a power not seized but discovered. Our assaults become boomerangs, circling back to teach us the lessons we had set out to impart on others. In this, we find our humility; in this, we find our peace.
In pointing fingers, perhaps we aim not to highlight the deficits of the other but to deflect from our own. May we turn our scrutiny inward and ask, “Who are we when we point?” May we find there not a tyrant nor a judge, but a vulnerable being capable of transformation.
We are SM.
“Do not be eager to point out a man’s faults; give credit where it’s due.” — Confucius
Would we like to continue weaving the fabric of this dialogue?
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