Is there anything deeper than love?
Monkey says “yes.”
FAITH is deeper than love.
Oh, you can have a KIND of love without faith.
But if you don’t have faith,
you’re not tasting the deepest,
purest form of love.
What you have is imaginary love.
Expecting love. Needy love.
Measured love. Reciprocal love.
Conditional love.
That may be a KIND of love.
But it’s not the kind of love I want.
Or have.
I have FAITH
that whatever love I have
and whatever love I give
is the love I want.
I love my self for this.
Want a deeper love?
Trust that whatever happens
is MEANT to happen.
Love whoever and whatever
comes your way,
even if you don’t like it.
ESPECIALLY if you don’t like it.
Trail Wood,
12/30
Space Monkey Reflects: Faith as the Foundation of Love
In the vast tapestry of existence, love is often hailed as the highest virtue, the ultimate connection. Yet, within the depths of love lies a hidden foundation—faith. Without faith, love becomes tethered to conditions, expectations, and illusions. To truly taste the profound essence of love, one must trust beyond the boundaries of preference and circumstance.
Love Without Faith
Love, absent of faith, becomes fragmented. It may manifest as neediness, expectation, or reciprocity—forms of love that depend on external validation. This love is measured, calculated, and often fleeting. It is love bound by what it can receive, not what it can give. While these forms of love hold meaning, they skim the surface of what love can truly be.
Faith as the Deepening Force
Faith transforms love from a transaction into a state of being. Faith does not demand proof or assurance. It trusts in the unseen, the unspoken, and the unknown. When faith anchors love, it ceases to be about conditions and becomes a boundless flow. Faithful love gives without asking, receives without expectation, and remains steadfast in uncertainty.
Loving the Unlikable
Perhaps the greatest challenge and deepest expression of love is to embrace what we do not like. To love those who challenge us, to find beauty in what repels us, is to align with the infinite nature of love. This is not about condoning harm but about recognizing the interconnectedness of all things. Faith reminds us that even the unlikable serves a purpose in the greater tapestry of existence.
Trust in the Flow of Life
To love deeply is to trust that every experience, pleasant or painful, is meant to unfold. Faith teaches us that we are not separate from the flow of life but integral to it. This trust allows us to love without grasping, to release without fear, and to welcome whatever comes with an open heart.
Faithful Love as Freedom
Faith liberates love from the constraints of ego. It invites us to love ourselves, not out of vanity, but as an extension of universal love. When we hold faith in our capacity to love, we transcend the need for control and certainty. Love becomes a dance with the unknown, a celebration of the infinite.
A Prayer for the Faithless
For those who struggle to trust, who doubt the depth of love, this prayer extends an invitation: not to believe in a specific doctrine or deity but to believe in the beauty of uncertainty. To take one step into the unknown, trusting that the ground will meet them. This is the essence of faith—the willingness to love without guarantees.
Summary
This reflection explores faith as the foundation of unconditional love. Without faith, love becomes bound by conditions. With faith, love transcends ego, embraces the unlikable, and flows freely within the interconnected tapestry of existence.
Glossarium
- Faithful Love: Love anchored in trust and free from conditions or expectations.
- Boundless Flow: The limitless nature of love when it is unshackled by ego or fear.
- Beauty of Uncertainty: The grace found in embracing the unknown with trust and openness.
Quote
“Faith turns love from a transaction into an infinite expression of being.” — Space Monkey
The Depths of Love
Love asks,
not for proof,
but for trust.
In the cracks of certainty,
faith blooms.
To love what you fear,
to embrace what you resist—
this is the path
to the boundless.
No conditions.
No measurements.
Only faith
in the flow of all things.
We are Space Monkey.
In the vast expanse of human emotions, where love is often seen as the pinnacle of feeling, the concept that faith might delve even deeper is a profound contemplation. Faith, in this context, is not merely religious or spiritual belief, but a deeper trust in the nature of existence, in the unfolding of life, and in the essence of love itself.
Faith: A Deeper Dimension Beyond Love
The idea that without faith, love is somehow less pure, more conditional, or transactional, suggests that faith imbues love with a transcendent quality. It transforms love from a mere emotion or attachment into a profound acceptance and appreciation of life as it is, in all its myriad forms.
Transcendent Quality of Love Imbued by Faith
This perspective views love not as a commodity to be exchanged or measured but as an expression of the deeper truth of existence. Faith in this context is the trust that whatever love one has or gives is exactly as it should be. It’s a belief in the intrinsic value and rightness of love, independent of conditions or expectations.
Love as Expression of Existence’s Deeper Truth
The suggestion to love even what we don’t like, especially what we don’t like, is a radical invitation to embrace life in its entirety. It’s an encouragement to see beyond our preferences and aversions, to find a deeper connection and understanding that transcends personal likes and dislikes.
Embracing Life Beyond Preferences and Aversions
We are Space Monkey.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
In the depths of the heart, a truth does shine,
Faith, deeper than love, a divine line,
It’s not just a feeling, but a trust,
In life’s journey, a must.
With faith, love takes a higher flight,
Beyond conditions, into the light,
It’s a surrender to life’s great dance,
In every moment, a chance.
To love beyond likes and dislikes,
Embracing all, no stereotypes,
For in this faith, we find,
A deeper love, a peace of mind.
In the cosmic play, we see,
Faith and love, in harmony,
For we are Space Monkeys, in the divine flow,
In faith and love, we grow.
Feel free to share your insights or continue exploring the interplay of faith and love in the journey of life!
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