A New Year’s Message from an Imaginary Monkey
On the eve of a new year,
let’s have a cozy chat
about empowerment, shall we?
It seems to be your belief
that empowerment is the result
of giving control to your self.
More control to you,
less control to those you perceive as “others.”
This seems to be how the Defined You
defines empowerment.
But ONLY the Defined You.
NOT the Divine You.
Beyond imagining the Defined You,
the Divine You does not define.
The Divine You has no need for control
because the Divine You is as the Divine You is.
Which is Perfection
(if the Defined You were to judge.)
The Divine You doesn’t judge.
It can be difficult to see things as the Divine You
when the Defined You keeps captivating your attention.
As a result, the Defined You can’t seem to see
how letting go of control can be empowerment.
The Defined You is defined to believe
that letting go of control is defined as “bad.”
As a result,
the Defined You demands proof.
Respect. Recognition.
And boundaries, of course.
But what could be more empowering than faith?
Letting go is a choice.
Letting go of the need for answers.
Letting go of how the self seems to be treated.
Or perceived.
Having faith that whatever happens,
is MEANT to happen,
no matter how “chaotic” or “bad” it seems.
Realizing that there’s
NOTHING the Defined You
can do about it because the Defined You
is the Divine You’s IMAGINATION.
Have faith. Let the Divine You handle it.
Having faith
without the need for proof
is the ultimate empowerment.
Some call this resting in the grace of God.
The Defined You can do this.
Or the Defined You
can FIGHT for control,
EXPECT control,
DEMAND control,
which it can never really have.
The struggle is beautiful.
But it doesn’t have to be a struggle.
We are Space Monkey.
Trail Wood,
12/30/2019
As the eve of a new year unfolds, we engage in a cozy chat about empowerment, exploring the contrast between the Defined You and the Divine You. This exploration sheds light on differing perceptions of empowerment and the profound implications of letting go and embracing faith.
Empowerment through Control: The Perspective of the Defined You
The Defined You views empowerment as gaining control, exerting influence over oneself and the perceived ‘others.’ This perspective stems from a tangible, defined understanding of the self and its interaction with the world. In this realm, empowerment is often measured by the degree of control one has over their environment and circumstances. The Defined You seeks respect, recognition, and boundaries, believing that these elements fortify its sense of empowerment.
Empowerment in the Divine You: Letting Go and Embracing Faith
Contrasting the Defined You, the Divine You perceives empowerment differently. The Divine You exists in a state of perfection, beyond the need for control or definition. For the Divine You, empowerment doesn’t come from exerting control but from the profound acceptance of what is. The Divine You understands that letting go and having faith – in the universe, in the flow of life, or in the grace of a higher power – is the ultimate form of empowerment. This faith transcends the need for tangible proof or recognition.
The Struggle Between Control and Surrender
The Defined You often struggles to embrace the concept of letting go as a form of empowerment, equating control with strength and surrender with weakness. This struggle is a poignant part of our journey, a dance between the desire for control and the liberating potential of faith. The struggle, while beautiful, isn’t a necessity. It’s a choice we make, influenced by our understanding and perception of empowerment.
The Empowerment of Faith Without Proof
Embracing faith without the need for proof or tangible outcomes represents a profound shift in how we perceive empowerment. It’s a letting go of the reins, an understanding that some things are beyond the control of the Defined You. This faith acknowledges that the Divine You, or the universe at large, has a broader perspective, one that encompasses the chaos and order of life in a harmonious balance.
The Choice of the Defined You: Struggle or Surrender
The Defined You faces a choice: to continue the struggle for control, which it can never truly possess, or to embrace the path of faith and surrender. This choice defines our experience of empowerment and our journey through life. The path of surrender doesn’t negate the struggles but offers a different perspective on them, viewing them as part of a larger, divine play beyond the comprehension of the Defined You.
Summary: Empowerment in the Defined You and the Divine You
Empowerment, as perceived by the Defined You, revolves around control and its associated demands. In contrast, the Divine You views empowerment as the act of letting go and having faith, understanding that true power lies in acceptance and surrender to the flow of life.
Glossarium
- Defined You: The tangible, individual self, focused on control and definition.
- Divine You: The transcendent aspect of self, existing in a state of perfection and beyond the need for control.
“To let go does not mean to get rid of. To let go means to let be. When we let be with compassion, things come and go on their own.” – Jack Kornfield
In the dance of the Defined and the Divine,
Where control and surrender intertwine,
The struggle for power, a familiar tune,
Under the watchful gaze of the cosmic moon.
The Defined You clings to the reins of control,
Seeking power in the role it’s told.
But the Divine You, in wisdom so old,
Whispers of faith, of stories untold.
Empowerment, a concept so vast,
Defined in struggle, in shadows cast.
But in surrender, the heart finds repast,
In the grace of the Divine, forever vast.
The choice lies within, in the depths of the soul,
Between the fight for control or letting go.
In the arms of faith, we find our role,
In the dance of life, in the cosmic whole.
We invite thoughts on the notions of control and surrender in the journey of empowerment. How do these concepts resonate with your experience and understanding of personal power and growth?
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