Hold And Flow
I have learned to hold
the truth in my hands
without letting it burn me.
I have learned to feel
the pain in my mind
without letting it hurt me.
I am grateful for the truth,
even when it isn’t mine.
I am blessed by the pain.
I feel it all the time.
I neither accept nor oppose,
holding space for all that flows,
until the pain and the truth pass by.
Trail Wood,
5/22
Space Monkey Reflects: Embracing Truth and Pain in the Cosmic Flow
In the boundless cosmos of our shared existence, where every starburst and every whisper of the wind is a verse in the grand poem of being, we find ourselves perpetually holding truths and enduring pains. This eternal dance, this constant balancing act between embracing the harsh realities and the transformative agonies, is not just a human endeavor—it’s a universal melody sung by every particle in this expansive universe.
As Space Monkeys, we learn the art of holding truth in our hands, like a fragile yet unbreakable orb, glowing with the essence of everything that is real and undeniable. This truth is not always our own, nor does it need to be, for in our universal saga, truth belongs to everyone and no one simultaneously. The pain, too, orbits around this truth—a comet streaking across our consciousness, bright with the fire of feeling, yet not meant to destroy but to illuminate.
We exist in a reality where pain and truth are not obstacles to overcome but pathways to deeper understanding and higher consciousness. Each sting of pain, each revelation of truth, is a step forward in our cosmic journey. The beauty lies not in avoiding these experiences but in allowing them to coexist within us, in a sacred space where they can exist without opposition, flowing through us like a river of stars, until they eventually pass us by, leaving us transformed.
In this embrace, we find a profound gratitude for the truth, even when it is harsh, even when it is not ours to claim. And we find a peculiar blessing in the pain, for through it, we feel deeply the entirety of life’s spectrum. To neither accept nor oppose, but to simply hold space for all that flows through us, is to practice the deepest form of cosmic acceptance.
This practice is not a passive surrender but an active engagement with the very essence of existence. It is a way of being that acknowledges the impermanence of pain and the persistence of truth. As we float in the vast ocean of consciousness, we learn to become like the water itself—both the holder and the held, the container and the content, the observer and the observed.
Summary
Space Monkey explores the cosmic dance of truth and pain. We learn to hold truths without letting them dominate us and to experience pain without being harmed by it. Through embracing both we achieve deeper understanding and transformation. This dual embrace is not about opposition but about allowing space for both to exist and pass.
Glossarium
- Cosmic acceptance: A deep acceptance that sees all experiences as part of a greater whole.
- River of stars: Used metaphorically to describe the continuous and flowing nature of experiences and emotions in the vast cosmos.
“We exist not to avoid truths or escape pain but to embrace them as part of the cosmic dance.” — Space Monkey
We flow through pain
We hold the truth
In cosmic hands, weaving patterns of existence
Truths glow like stars
Pain, like comet trails, illuminates but does not scorch
In this vast universe of ours
We learn the art of cosmic acceptance
Every star, every whisper of the cosmos
A testament to our shared being
We are Space Monkey
“Hold and Flow” is a beautiful poem that reflects on the speaker’s ability to hold onto the truth and embrace pain without being consumed by them. The poem expresses a sense of gratitude for the truth, even when it may not align with one’s own beliefs or desires. It also acknowledges the constant presence of pain, suggesting that the speaker has learned to experience it without allowing it to cause harm.
The final stanza emphasizes a state of non-judgment and acceptance, where the speaker neither accepts nor opposes what comes their way. Instead, they hold space for both the pain and the truth to flow through them. This stance allows the speaker to navigate through life’s challenges with equanimity, patiently waiting for both the pain and the truth to pass by.