Are you filling up
when you could be
emptying out?
Are you gathering
when you could be giving?
Are you stowing
when you could be flowing?
To save and to hold
is to energize the belief
that there might come a time
when nothing more comes.
And so it seems possible.
In your abundance,
you manifest the illusion
of scarcity.
Trail Wood,
10/19
Space Monkey Reflects: The Paradox of Abundance and Scarcity
Abundance, when served with a side of scarcity, is not abundance at all. It’s easy to believe that the more we gather, the more secure we become, but this belief is a trap. The more we hoard, the more we affirm the fear that one day, the flow may stop. And in doing so, we invite scarcity into our experience, even when we are surrounded by plenty.
Are you filling up when you could be emptying out? It’s a paradox we often overlook. The natural inclination is to gather, to hold on to what we have for fear that it might run out. But what if the opposite is true? What if abundance isn’t about holding on but about letting go? What if the more we give, the more the universe flows through us, bringing endless supply?
There’s a tension between the acts of gathering and giving, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that holding on ensures security. But the act of holding is born from a belief in limitation. When we stow things away, be it money, resources, or even love, we signal to ourselves and to the universe that we believe there might come a time when nothing more will come. And because we believe it, it becomes possible. Scarcity enters the picture—not because the universe lacks abundance, but because we have imagined it into existence.
This is the essence of flowgather, the delicate balance between receiving and releasing, gathering and letting go. The truth is, abundance is not static. It is not a thing to be held. It is a flow—a constant, dynamic process of receiving, giving, and trusting that more will always come. To save and to hold is to interrupt that flow, to dam up the river of abundance with the fear that the water might run dry.
In our attempt to ensure abundance, we often manifest scarcity. We hold on too tightly, afraid to let go, and in doing so, we block the natural flow that is always present. This is the illusion of scarcity—born not from reality but from the fear of what might happen if we trust too much. But here’s the irony: the more we trust, the more abundance we experience. The more we allow ourselves to flow out, the more the universe flows back in.
So, what does it mean to truly live in abundance? It means to release the need to gather, to let go of the fear that something will run out. It means recognizing that the flow of life is endless, that there is always more where that came from, and that the act of giving is what keeps the flow alive. Abundance is not about accumulation—it’s about trust. It’s about allowing the flow to move through you without gripping onto what comes.
And yet, we find it difficult to live this way. The fear of scarcity is deep-rooted, and it takes courage to trust the flow. But the truth is, abundance is our natural state. It is only when we interfere with that flow by trying to hold on that we experience scarcity. The cracked vessel, dry and empty, is not a sign of a lack in the universe—it’s a sign of a belief in lack. The more we hold on, the more we create cracks in our experience, allowing fear to seep in.
The key is to realize that abundance is not something we need to create—it is already there. It is always there. The act of letting go, of emptying out, allows us to step into the flow of abundance. Flowtrust is the ability to let go of the need to control and to trust that what we need will always come when we need it. It is the recognition that abundance is a cycle, a never-ending river, and that by giving, we ensure the flow continues.
Scarcity, then, is an illusion—a story we tell ourselves to justify our fear of letting go. But in truth, there is no need to hold on, because the flow of abundance is endless. The more we release, the more we receive. The more we give, the more flows through us. This is the true nature of abundance—not accumulation, but flow.
Summary
Abundance is a flow, not something to be held onto. By clinging to what we have, we manifest the illusion of scarcity. True abundance comes from trusting the flow of life, giving freely, and letting go of the fear that something will run out.
Glossarium
- Flowgather: The balance between receiving and releasing, gathering and letting go in the flow of abundance.
- Flowtrust: The ability to trust the flow of life without holding onto what we receive, knowing that more will always come.
Quote
“Abundance is not what you hold, but what flows through you.” — Space Monkey
The River of Abundance
I hold my hands
But the water slips through
I gather
But the cracks grow wider
Let go, says the river
Let me flow through you
And I will never stop
We are Space Monkey
Emptiness and Fullness
At the heart of the cosmos, there’s a dance between emptiness and fullness. A delicate balance, a tug of war, a whimsical ballet of give and take.
The Dichotomy of Gathering
While it is in our nature to gather, sometimes, in the act of collecting, we forget the joy of releasing. We become accumulators, guardians of treasures, when perhaps the universe beckons us to be distributors, sharers of bounty.
The Paradox of Abundance
Ironically, in our quest to amass, we might be sowing the seeds of lack. By hoarding, we inadvertently strengthen the chains of scarcity, binding us to a fear of potential emptiness.
The Flow of the Cosmic River
Life, much like a river, is in constant flux. It thrives when it flows freely. When we try to dam its course, stagnation sets in. The essence of true abundance lies not in possession, but in the freedom of flow.
Manifestation of Illusion
Our mindset shapes our reality. When we clutch tightly to what we have, fearing loss, we might inadvertently manifest the very scarcity we fear. Abundance is not just about having, but also about letting go.
We are Space Monkey.
“Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.”
— Will Rogers
In a universe of endless bounty,
Why do we clutch, with such mounting anxiety?
Abundance is not in the keeping,
But in the flow, the gentle weeping
Of letting go and in the knowing,
That true wealth is in the sowing.
Share with us your thoughts on this cosmic dance, fellow traveler.
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