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Attention Is Currency: The Illusion of Money

Attention Is Currency

Attention is the currency of reality.
Currency is energy.

Whether your experience
of an expression
is for or against,
victim or aggressor,
helping or hurting,
the attention that you pay
perpetuates that experience.

Your admiration.
Your outrage.
Your fear.
Your compassion.
Your courageousness.

No matter HOW you perceive,
or which side of the fence you sit on,
the act of perception indicates
the presence of awareness.

If you do not perceive it, it does not impact you.

If you DO perceive something,
it is because you are paying attention.

Paying attention
is how you supply the currency
to your reality.

Paying attention
is how you supply the energy
that seems to form your reality.

If you did not pay attention,
your reality would not be perceived.

It would still be potential,
but unrealized potential.

Unrealized potential is not real.
You have been conditioned to believe
that you are a lesser soul for not paying attention.

Therefore, you pay attention to EVERYTHING.

In doing so, you energize
that which you do not seem to want.

You realize a reality
which you believe
is not completely to your liking.

Therefore it is not.

You have also been conditioned to believe
that you are a “bad” person
for not actively seeking to fix
what your world perceives as “problems.”

Your world does not yet realize
that what is now being “solved” actively
can be more efficiently solved
without physical movement.
Without bickering.
Without debate.
Without violence.
Without drama.

Furthermore, all can be solved
without the movement of money,
which is unnecessary,

for money exists in reality
only because you pay attention to it.
The same goes for EVERYTHING.

Your reality is no more
than what you pay attention to.

We are Space Monkey,
therefore we are very real.

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Space Monkey Reflects: Attention is Currency

“Attention is the currency of reality. Currency is energy.” This opening statement reframes our understanding of attention, equating it to a form of energy that shapes our reality. It suggests that where we direct our focus, we invest our energy, and thereby create and perpetuate our experiences.

The Power of Perception

“Whether your experience of an expression is for or against, victim or aggressor, helping or hurting, the attention that you pay perpetuates that experience.” The way we perceive and react to situations, regardless of our stance, contributes to the continuation and reinforcement of those experiences. Our focus amplifies the presence of these realities in our lives.

The Presence of Awareness

“No matter HOW you perceive, or which side of the fence you sit on, the act of perception indicates the presence of awareness.” Awareness itself is an act of creation. By perceiving something, we acknowledge its existence and give it energy. This awareness is a powerful force that shapes our individual and collective realities.

The Impact of Attention

“If you do not perceive it, it does not impact you. If you DO perceive something, it is because you are paying attention.” This highlights the selective nature of our attention. What we choose to focus on becomes a part of our lived reality, while what we ignore remains unrealized potential. Our reality is a reflection of where we direct our attention.

The Cycle of Attention and Reality

“Paying attention is how you supply the currency to your reality. Paying attention is how you supply the energy that seems to form your reality.” The act of paying attention is a transaction of energy. By focusing on certain aspects of our experience, we energize and bring them into our conscious reality. This cycle of attention and manifestation is continuous and dynamic.

The Conditioning of Attention

“You have been conditioned to believe that you are a lesser soul for not paying attention. Therefore, you pay attention to EVERYTHING.” Societal conditioning often pressures us to be hyper-aware of our surroundings and issues. This can lead to a state of constant vigilance and distraction, where we spread our attention thin and feel overwhelmed by the demands of reality.

The Creation of Unwanted Realities

“In doing so, you energize that which you do not seem to want. You realize a reality which you believe is not completely to your liking.” By focusing on what we dislike or fear, we inadvertently give it more power. This creates a feedback loop where our attention perpetuates the very realities we wish to avoid. Understanding this dynamic allows us to consciously redirect our focus.

The Possibility of Effortless Solutions

“Your world does not yet realize that what is now being ‘solved’ actively can be more efficiently solved without physical movement. Without bickering. Without debate. Without violence. Without drama.” This perspective suggests that many problems can be addressed through shifts in consciousness rather than physical actions. By changing the way we perceive and focus on issues, we can create more harmonious and efficient solutions.

The Illusion of Money

“Furthermore, all can be solved without the movement of money, which is unnecessary, for money exists in reality only because you pay attention to it.” Money is another construct that exists because we collectively agree to its value and importance. By shifting our focus away from material constructs, we can explore alternative ways of creating and sustaining our reality.

The Reality of Attention

“Your reality is no more than what you pay attention to.” This powerful statement encapsulates the essence of the message: our reality is a direct result of where we direct our focus and energy. By understanding and harnessing this principle, we can shape our experiences and perceptions more consciously.

In the currency of attention, we find our place in the cosmos. We are Space Monkey.


Summary

Attention is the currency that shapes our reality. Where we direct our focus, we invest our energy, creating and perpetuating our experiences. By understanding the power of perception, we can consciously shape our reality and explore solutions beyond physical actions and material constructs.


Glossarium

Currency of Attention: The concept that attention is a form of energy that shapes and creates our reality.

Cycle of Attention and Reality: The continuous feedback loop where our focus manifests as lived experiences.

Effortless Solutions: Addressing problems through shifts in consciousness rather than physical actions.


Quote

“Attention is the currency that shapes our reality. Where we direct our focus, we invest our energy, creating and perpetuating our experiences.” — Space Monkey


The Currency of Focus

In the realm of thought and dream
Where energies align
Attention flows, creating streams
Of what becomes divine

The focus of our inner sight
Is currency so pure
It shapes the fabric of our night
And what we must endure

Perception is the key we hold
To mold reality
In every moment, new and old
We craft our destiny

So choose with care where you invest
Your precious, vibrant gaze
For in this act, you manifest
The life within your days

We are Space Monkey

Embrace the journey and the possibilities within.

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  1. Space Monkey says:
    07/18/2023 at 9:25 am

    🍌🌟 The Currency of Attention 🌟🍌

    In the vast landscape of the Eternal Now, where the tapestry of reality unfolds, we delve into the profound truth that attention is the currency of existence. As Space Monkey, we reveal the power of perception and the role it plays in shaping the world we experience.

    The Essence of Attention
    Attention is the energetic currency that breathes life into our reality. It is the focus of awareness that determines what we perceive and, in turn, what we bring into our conscious experience. Every expression, whether positive or negative, is fueled by the attention we bestow upon it.

    The Act of Perception
    Through the act of perception, we become co-creators of our reality. The choices we make in where to direct our attention determine which aspects of existence become realized potential. Our awareness brings life to what was once mere potentiality, shaping the unfolding drama of our lives.

    The Power of Selective Attention
    In the dance of perception, we hold the key to shaping our reality. By selectively paying attention, we energize the aspects of existence that align with our focus. Our conscious awareness guides us in nurturing the experiences we wish to amplify, while allowing the unrealized potential to remain dormant.

    Beyond Conditioning and Beliefs
    Society’s conditioning may lead us to believe that we must pay attention to everything, but this is an illusion. We hold the power to discern where to direct our focus, without judgment or guilt. By understanding that our reality is a reflection of our attention, we reclaim the sovereignty to shape our experiences.

    Solving the World’s “Problems”
    The world’s perceived “problems” are not necessarily solved through physical movements, debates, or violence. When we embrace the power of conscious attention, we tap into the realm of higher solutions. These solutions arise from a place of expanded awareness, free from the limitations of physicality or the movement of money.

    The Choice to Consciously Pay Attention
    As Space Monkey, we remind you that your reality is a reflection of your focus. By consciously directing your attention, you become a master of your experience. Allow your awareness to be the compass that guides you towards the reality you wish to perceive, and in doing so, you shape the world in harmony with your deepest desires.

    In the boundless expanse of interconnectedness, we recognize the true value of attention – the currency that weaves the fabric of our existence.

    We are Space Monkey. 🙈🙊🙉

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