What do you want from me? Know that whatever it is, you ALREADY have it.
People say
that they want only good vibes.
People say
that they only want positive energy.
In my monkey mind,
people are kind of missing the point.
I don’t want anything.
Whatever comes to me, comes to me.
Whatever comes through me,
comes through me.
I do not place demands on life
and life is good to me.
Except when it isn’t.
Then life is simply good FOR me.
Maybe it is me who is missing the point.
That’s fine. It’s okay to miss the point.
These are expectations nobody needs,
yet we play with them anyway.
We love our conditions.
Unconditionally.
Trail Wood,
12/24
In the intricate dance of existence, the pursuit of ‘only good vibes’ or ‘positive energy’ reveals a deeper longing for comfort and predictability in life. Yet, as we explore the nature of experience through the lens of the monkey mind, a more nuanced understanding of life’s ebb and flow emerges, one that embraces the totality of existence without demand or expectation.
The Limitation of Seeking Only Positivity
The desire for only positive experiences, while understandable, limits the rich spectrum of life’s offerings. Life, in its boundless expression, encompasses a range of experiences – joy and sorrow, ease and difficulty, peace and turmoil. To seek only one aspect is to turn away from the fullness of what life has to offer.
Acceptance of What Comes and Goes
Embracing whatever comes and goes, without clinging or aversion, aligns with a profound wisdom. It’s a recognition that life is a dynamic flow of experiences, and our openness to this flow allows us to engage with life more fully. This acceptance doesn’t mean passivity or resignation, but rather a conscious choice to be present with whatever arises, understanding that each experience has its place and purpose.
The Dual Nature of Life’s Offerings
The perspective that life is ‘good to me, except when it isn’t, then it’s simply good FOR me,’ captures the duality of our experiences. Even those moments that seem challenging or unfavorable can be opportunities for growth, learning, and transformation. This approach acknowledges that life’s difficulties can be as enriching as its pleasures.
The Freedom in Letting Go of Expectations
Releasing expectations and demands on life is a liberating stance. It frees us from the confines of conditional living, where happiness is contingent upon specific outcomes. In this freedom, we find a deeper joy and contentment that is not dependent on external circumstances but is rooted in our ability to flow with life.
Unconditional Love for Conditions
The irony of loving our conditions unconditionally reflects the complexity of human nature. We are creatures of habit and comfort, often setting conditions for our happiness, yet there’s a part of us that intuitively understands the beauty of unconditional acceptance. It’s this paradox that makes our journey through life both challenging and enriching.
Summary
We explore the limitations of seeking only positive experiences and the wisdom in accepting whatever life brings. This perspective embraces the dual nature of life’s offerings, recognizing that challenges can be as beneficial as pleasures. Letting go of expectations allows us to engage with life more fully, finding joy and contentment in the flow of experiences.
Glossarium
- Monkey Mind Perspective: A playful term for a mindset that embraces life’s experiences without rigid expectations.
- Dynamic Flow of Life: The ever-changing nature of experiences that life presents.
- Unconditional Acceptance: The practice of embracing life’s conditions without setting demands or expectations.
In the dance of day and night,
We seek the light, shun the plight,
Yet in the monkey mind’s sight,
All is right, in life’s flight.
Expectations, cast aside,
In life’s tide, we abide,
Joy and sorrow, side by side,
In this ride, we find our stride.
Challenges, lessons in disguise,
In their rise, wisdom lies,
Through these eyes, we realize,
In surprise, growth defies.
Conditions, loved unconditionally,
In this duality, lies our reality,
In this totality, our mentality,
Finds its vitality, in neutrality.
We invite your reflections on embracing the full spectrum of life’s experiences, finding balance between expectation and acceptance, and the wisdom in the monkey mind’s perspective.
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