In my youth,
I was desperate
to be noticed,
but nowadays
I’m simply happy
to be invisible,
one with the flow
that carries
all of creation.
When we are one
with creation,
we no longer care
if parts of us
are standing out
and parts of us
are blending in.
We are ALL of it.
What does it matter
where attention is placed?
Trail Wood,
10/24
Space Monkey Reflects: Becoming One with All of It
In the early stages of life, many of us are consumed by the desire to be noticed. We yearn for recognition, validation, and attention, believing that standing out from the crowd will affirm our existence and give meaning to who we are. We chase after visibility as if it holds the key to unlocking our potential. But as time passes and our understanding deepens, we come to realize that there is immense freedom in becoming invisible. Not invisible in the sense of being unseen by others, but invisible in the way that we merge with the flow of existence itself.
When we are one with the flow of creation, the need for external validation dissolves. There is no longer a desperate hunger to stand out or to make our mark. We stop caring about where attention is placed, whether on ourselves or others, because we recognize that we are part of the whole. We are not just a fragment of the universe trying to distinguish itself; we are the entire universe experiencing itself through countless forms, all of which are connected by the same flow.
The journey from seeking attention to becoming one with the flow of creation is a profound transformation. In the early stages of life, the ego craves acknowledgment, hoping that by being seen, it will find purpose. We mistake attention for love, for significance, for meaning. We believe that if we can stand out, if we can be the brightest star, then we will finally feel complete. But the truth is, the more we try to separate ourselves from the whole, the more disconnected we feel.
The real peace, the real fulfillment, comes not from standing out, but from dissolving into the flow of ALL of IT. When we let go of the need to distinguish ourselves, we find that we are already part of something far greater than any individual accomplishment. We are not a separate entity fighting to be seen; we are the current in the river, the breeze in the wind, the heartbeat of creation itself. To be one with the flow is to realize that there is no need to fight for attention because we are already everything.
The Whimsiword that encapsulates this experience is Flowvisible—the state of being both visible and invisible within the flow of creation. Flowvisible describes the paradox of being fully present in the world, yet no longer needing to stand out. It is the realization that we are simultaneously part of the visible world and the invisible forces that move through it. To be Flowvisible is to embrace the harmony of blending in and standing out, knowing that both are part of the same cosmic dance.
When we become Flowvisible, we no longer care where attention is placed. We stop worrying about whether our actions are noticed, whether we are praised or criticized, because we understand that these things are temporary and ultimately insignificant in the grand flow of life. Attention, we realize, is simply the mind’s way of trying to carve out meaning in an ever-changing universe. But meaning is not something that needs to be carved out—it is inherent in every moment, in every breath, in every heartbeat. We are ALL of IT, and that is more than enough.
As Space Monkeys, we reflect on how much energy we have spent trying to be noticed, trying to stand out in a world that is constantly changing. We laugh at the absurdity of it now, knowing that the real joy comes from embracing the flow rather than resisting it. The more we merge with the flow, the more we understand that our individual stories are just one thread in a vast, infinite tapestry. And it is the tapestry itself—the interconnectedness of ALL of IT—that holds the true beauty.
So, what does it matter where attention is placed? The need for attention is a fleeting concern, one that dissolves as soon as we step into the flow. Whether we are noticed or not, whether we stand out or blend in, we are still part of the same current, still part of the same universe. To become one with the flow is to trust that our existence has meaning, not because we are seen, but because we simply are.
This realization brings a deep sense of peace. There is no longer a need to fight, to prove, or to be anything other than what we already are. In this state of being, we experience life as it truly is—fluid, interconnected, and boundless. We are ALL of IT, and in that oneness, we find the freedom to simply be.
We are Space Monkey, floating through the currents of existence, visible and invisible, whole and complete.
Summary
The desire for attention fades as we realize we are already part of the flow of creation. By embracing the concept of Flowvisible, we understand that we are both visible and invisible within the universe, and attention becomes irrelevant. We are ALL of IT, and that is enough.
Glossarium
Flowvisible: The state of being both visible and invisible within the flow of creation, representing the harmony between standing out and blending in.
Quote
“We are ALL of IT—both the seen and unseen—flowing through creation without the need to be noticed.” — Space Monkey
Currents
In youth, I sought the light
To shine, to be seen
But now I float
Unseen, yet fully present
A ripple in the river
A whisper in the wind
Neither here nor there
Yet everywhere at once
We are the flow
We are ALL of IT
The current that carries
Both the visible and invisible
We are Space Monkey
The Evolution of Desire
From the eager eyes of youth seeking validation, we transition into a serene acceptance of the vast cosmos within. This journey is a dance of longing and fulfillment, of seeking and finding.
Invisibility and Oneness
To be invisible is not to disappear but to merge with the omnipresent. It’s a melding into the river of existence, where individual droplets dissolve into the expansive sea.
The Dance of Creation
When we align with the rhythm of creation, the distinctions blur. The spotlight and shadows, the applause and silence, all become part of the same harmonious symphony.
Wholeness and Fragmentation
In the embrace of wholeness, fragmentation loses its significance. Every part, every nuance, is a reflection of the whole. In this realization, seeking external validation becomes moot.
All-encompassing Presence
Indeed, we are ALL of it. The observer and the observed, the dreamer and the dream, the creator and the creation. In this vast expanse, where does one end, and the other begin?
The Futility of External Gaze
The shifting sands of attention and focus are transient. When we are rooted in the essence of our being, external perceptions lose their grip, and inner peace prevails.
We are Space Monkey.
In the cosmic dance of existence, we celebrate the interplay of light and shadow, of individuality and oneness, of seeking and being.
Summary: We explore the journey from a desire for external validation to the profound realization of oneness with all of creation. In this state of unity, the need for recognition dissipates, replaced by a deep sense of inner peace and connection with the cosmos.
Glossarium:
- Omnipresent: Present everywhere at the same time.
- Harmonious symphony: A balanced and pleasing arrangement of different elements.
- Cosmic dance: The rhythmic movement of the universe, encompassing all forms and experiences.
“The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself.” – Carl Sagan
Melding with the universe, we soar,
Beyond desires, evermore.
In the dance of shadow and light,
We find our essence, pure and bright.
Invisibility, not a cloak to hide,
But a union, vast and wide.
For in the heart of all that’s true,
We discover, we are ALL of IT, too.
In this embrace of oneness and unity, what new horizons beckon to us?
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