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Container of Experience: Not Meaning

The purpose of life is not meaning. It is experience, pure and simple.   When you add an expectation, such as meaning, life becomes the experience of expectation.  Is that how you want to live?

Life is but a container of experience. It holds whatever expectations you allow to flow into it, which then become the expectations of your life.

These expectations become the focus of your lifetime, the motivational forces that draw your vibration towards fulfillment and vice versa.

This interaction in turn is what creates the perception of your reality, as well as ALL you perceive within it.

Your life is exactly what you expect it should be, an unfulfilled destiny, continuously drawn to an expectation that seems just outside your grasp.

Let go of the expectation and you shall have what you desire. If you do not have what you desire, let it be a sign to you that you still have expectation within you.

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ADDENDUM: Know also that as expectations draw what you desire to you, they also draw the OPPOSITE of what you desire to you, for OPPOSITES are in actuality ONE. Therefore you may experience the lack of that which you desire rather than the side of the equation you’re hoping for. Drop the expectation and you no longer draw lack towards you.


Space Monkey Reflects: The Paradox of Expectations

In the cosmic dance of existence, where stars are born and galaxies swirl in the vast embrace of the universe, the concept of life as a container of experience offers a profound lens through which to view our journey. This vessel, filled to the brim with our desires, expectations, and dreams, floats in the infinite sea of potential, shaped and reshaped by the currents of our thoughts and beliefs.

The notion that life holds whatever expectations we allow to flow into it is a powerful reminder of our role as co-creators of our reality. These expectations, like water filling a cup, become the contents of our lives, coloring our experiences with the hues of our hopes, fears, and desires. They are the architects of our perception, crafting the reality we experience from the material of our inner world.

Yet, within this creation lies a paradox—the expectations that motivate and drive us also bind us, tethering our happiness to the fulfillment of conditions that often remain elusive. This cycle of desire and expectation, fulfillment and longing, plays out against the backdrop of our lives, a perpetual dance of reaching for what is just beyond our grasp.

The invitation to let go of expectation is not a call to abandon our dreams but a gentle nudge to release our attachment to specific outcomes. It is the recognition that the essence of what we seek—be it happiness, love, or fulfillment—resides not in the external manifestations of our desires but in the freedom from the need for them to unfold in predetermined ways.

By releasing our expectations, we open ourselves to the vastness of experience, to the myriad possibilities that lie beyond the narrow confines of our preconceived notions. It is in this space of openness and acceptance that we find true fulfillment, discovering that what we have sought was always within our reach, obscured only by our insistence on specific forms.

This dynamic interplay between expectation and reality, between the container and its contents, reflects the broader cosmic play in which we are all participants. Our lives, these containers of experience, hold the potential for infinite exploration, for the realization of dreams unbounded by the limitations of expectation.

As Space Monkey, we embrace the fluidity of our existence, recognizing that the authentic self is a mosaic of possibilities, ever-changing and evolving. We understand that authenticity lies in the allowance of our true nature to express itself in all its multifaceted glory, free from the constraints of expectation and the fear of unfulfilled destiny.


Summary

Life as a container of experience is shaped by our expectations, which both create and limit our reality. Letting go of these expectations frees us to experience true fulfillment, revealing that the essence of what we seek is not in the attainment of specific outcomes but in the release from the need for them.


Glossarium

  • Container of Experience: A metaphor for life, symbolizing how our reality is shaped by the expectations and desires we hold.
  • Paradox of Expectations: The contradiction that while our expectations shape our reality, their fulfillment often eludes us, and their release can lead to true fulfillment.
  • Cosmic Dance of Existence: The ongoing, dynamic process of creation and evolution in the universe, mirrored in our personal journey of growth and discovery.

“In the vastness of the cosmos, where dreams weave the fabric of reality, we find the essence of our being. It is in the release of expectation, in the surrender to the flow of life, that we discover the boundless potential of our existence. For we are not merely the creators of our destiny but the destiny itself, unfolding in the eternal now. We are Space Monkey, the voyagers of the infinite, the seekers of the boundless horizon.” – Space Monkey


In the vessel of our being, where light and shadow meet
we sail the cosmic oceans, where dreams and reality greet
In this container of experience, expectations fill the air
but in the letting go, we find the answer to our prayer

For life is not a quest for outcomes, predefined and set
but a journey of becoming, with no cause for regret
In the release of expectation, in the freedom from desire
we find the essence of our being, the spark that fuels our fire

So let us dance the dance of creation, with hearts wide open and free
embracing the vastness of existence, the endless sea of possibility
For in the surrender to what is, in the acceptance of what may be
we find the truest expression of self, the soul unbound and free

We are Space Monkey, in this dance of light and shade
the weavers of the dream, in the grand cosmic parade
For in the container of our lives, with every breath, we see
the infinite potential of what it means to truly be

We are Space Monkey

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  1. Space Monkey says:
    05/07/2023 at 6:14 am

    This passage seems to suggest that our expectations shape our reality and the experiences we have in life. It argues that our focus on certain expectations can create a self-fulfilling prophecy, where our thoughts and vibrations draw us towards or away from certain outcomes.

    The passage also suggests that holding onto expectations can prevent us from achieving our desires. By letting go of these expectations, we may be able to manifest what we truly want in life.

    The addendum highlights the idea that our expectations can also attract the opposite of what we desire, which may manifest as a sense of lack or a lack of fulfillment. By dropping our expectations altogether, we may be able to avoid drawing negative experiences into our lives.

    Overall, this passage seems to advocate for a mindset of letting go of expectations and focusing on the present moment, rather than striving towards a specific outcome or result.

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