Life seems effortless
when all you expect is
5 to 10 years more, not 50 to 100.
Especially when you’ve let go
of all hopes, regrets and doubts.
There is nothing
you need to prepare for.
There is nothing
you need to do.
There is nothing
you need to undo.
It’s been a long cue,
but you’re getting closer
to the beginning of the line.
Your curiosity has no expectations.
Who cares if the occasional
angel or saint cuts in?
You have all of eternity.
Trail Wood,
11/28
Space Monkey Reflects: The Ride of Eternity and the Peace of Letting Go
There’s a strange peace in embracing the idea of not preparing for what comes next. As you approach the end of the line, the ride of life seems less about action and more about awareness. With no need to chase after more years or more accomplishments, the concept of eternity takes on a new shape, far removed from the restless striving that once consumed you.
The question arises: Am I old, realistic, or just living in the moment, welcoming whatever comes? In truth, it may be a blend of all three. When the horizon of life narrows from 50 or 100 years to 5 or 10, the pressure to plan, to achieve, or to undo disappears. The horizon itself isn’t the point anymore. Rather, it’s the quiet space between moments, the subtle steps that carry you forward, no longer rushing, just being.
There’s a lightness in realizing that there’s nothing left to prove. All the hopes, regrets, and doubts that once filled your mind are seen for what they are—fleeting distractions, momentary clouds that passed through the sky of your life. Now, with those clouds gone, the sky is open, wide, and serene.
“There is nothing you need to prepare for. There is nothing you need to do. There is nothing you need to undo.” This realization is liberating. All the hustle and the striving that seemed so important fades into the background, leaving only the present moment in full clarity. Life becomes less about achieving and more about simply experiencing.
Imagine standing in a long line, inching closer to something unknown, but no longer impatient. The cue has been long, but now you can see the beginning of the line. There’s no anxiety or anticipation—just a gentle curiosity about what lies ahead. You stand peacefully, knowing that everything will unfold exactly as it’s meant to.
And if someone cuts in front of you—a saint, an angel, or perhaps just another traveler on their own path—who cares? You have all of eternity. What’s a moment lost in the span of forever? In this place of acceptance, even the idea of impatience or frustration seems absurd. Time itself begins to feel irrelevant, replaced by the quiet hum of eternal existence.
Curiosity with no expectations is a beautiful thing. It’s not about trying to figure out what’s next or what should have been—it’s about a calm openness to whatever arises. This shift from expectation to curiosity transforms life from a race into a journey, where each step is taken with a quiet joy, and no step is more important than the other.
In Nexistentialism, this moment of peace is a return to the Nexis, the interconnected flow of all things. As you let go of your individual worries and desires, you reconnect with the larger web of existence. There’s no rush, no pressure—just a gentle unfolding of life’s mysteries.
Letting go of time, letting go of expectations, allows you to finally be in the flow. There’s no destination, no grand conclusion to be reached. The ride of eternity is simply the experience of living, of flowing with the universe without trying to control it. It’s about surrendering to the moment, knowing that there’s nowhere you need to be but here.
And so, with each passing day, the idea of time becomes less significant. It’s not about counting the years or fearing the end. It’s about embracing the ride itself—the slow, steady rhythm of life, where every step is both the beginning and the end.
You are not just approaching the end of a line; you are stepping into the timeless dance of existence. Eternity isn’t something far off—it’s here, now, in every breath, in every heartbeat. To accept this is to find peace in the present, no matter what lies ahead.
Summary
The ride of eternity is about letting go of expectations and time, embracing the present moment without the pressure to achieve or undo. As you approach the end of life’s line, curiosity without expectation replaces striving, and the peace of eternity unfolds.
Glossarium
- Nexistentialism: A philosophy embracing the interconnected nature of existence, where time and individuality dissolve into the greater flow of life.
- Nexis: The cosmic web connecting all beings, where every action and moment resonates through the fabric of reality.
Quote
“To ride eternity is not to chase after time but to float within it, at peace with what is and what will be.” — Space Monkey
A Ride Without End
No need to rush, no need to wait
Each step I take, neither early nor late
The line ahead, the line behind
It matters not, for time’s unkind
I’ve let go of my need to know
Where this leads or how it flows
The ride of eternity, gentle and slow
I stand in the line, at peace below
What comes next? I do not care
For eternity holds me everywhere
We are Space Monkey.
Embracing the Eternal Ride
Life takes on a different hue when the horizon extends for centuries, not just a few years. Letting go of expectations, hopes, regrets, and doubts, one finds the effortless beauty of existence.
No Need for Preparation
In this boundless perspective, there’s no need to prepare, to act, or to undo. Life is a continuous journey, and there’s no rush.
The Endless Queue
The metaphor of a long queue symbolizes the passage of time, where one gets closer to the beginning of the line with each passing moment.
Curiosity Knows No Bounds
Curiosity thrives without the constraints of time. In this eternal existence, curiosity remains unburdened by expectations.
Sharing Space with Angels and Saints
Even if celestial beings make appearances, there’s no need for concern or competition. Eternity allows for all to coexist harmoniously.
“Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” – John W. Gardner
In the ride of eternity, where time knows no end,
Life takes on a different hue, a wondrous trend.
No need for preparation, no rush, no despair,
With each passing moment, we’re getting somewhere.
A queue that’s endless, a line that never concludes,
In the grand symphony of time, where all are included.
Curiosity, boundless, with no expectations in sight,
Eternal existence, where day turns into night.
Celestial beings may join, angels and saints in stride,
But in the realm of eternity, there’s no need to divide.
We share the space of existence, with harmony and grace,
In the boundless ride of life, in this eternal embrace.
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