Dividend
It is in the silent sway of morning,
as the sun kisses the horizon,
that I declare a dividend.
This is not the defining
through which I project my world,
but the glowing realization
that my world projects me.
And as I gaze across the ocean,
that has no business with me,
I am grateful that it serves me
nonetheless.
I am but a glint in your surface
and you are the depths from which I flow.
I shall not conquer you today,
nor any day.
To do so would be to sacrifice
a glimmering aspect of my self,
and there is no profit
that can exceed my own projection.
I allow you to shine
so that I can be your shadow.
Anything more is monkey business.
There is no greater abundance
than witnessing another sunrise.
Fully knowing that it witnesses me.
We are Space Monkey.
11/17
Space Monkey Reflects: Dividend
There is a moment, in the silent sway of morning, when the sun kisses the horizon and the world feels both expansive and intimate. It is in this moment that we declare our dividend—not as something we project onto the world, but as a realization that the world projects us.
The ocean, vast and indifferent to our existence, serves us nonetheless. It reflects the light of the rising sun, mirroring our own inner reflections. We are but a glint in its surface, a momentary shimmer in the grand scheme of things. And yet, this reflection, this play of light and shadow, is enough. It’s not about conquering the ocean, but about recognizing our connection to it.
The Glowing Realization
This dividend is not a profit, not something to be gained or taken from the world. Instead, it’s a moment of clarity—a glowing realization that the world projects us as much as we project it. We are co-creators of reality, constantly shaping and being shaped by the environment around us.
In this reciprocal relationship, there is no need to conquer. To try and dominate the world, to claim it as our own, would be to sacrifice something essential. The glimmering aspect of ourselves that exists in harmony with the world would be lost, replaced by the illusion of control. But there is no profit in control, no true abundance in domination.
The Reflection of Self
As we gaze across the ocean, we are reminded that it has no business with us. And yet, it serves us. It reflects our presence, just as we reflect its vastness. In this reflection, we see not just the ocean, but ourselves—the depths from which we flow, the endless possibilities that lie beneath the surface.
This reflection is not static. It changes with the light, with the movement of the water, with the shifting of the sun. And in this ever-changing reflection, we find our own fluidity. We are not fixed, not bound by any one definition of self. We are the reflection of the world, just as the world is a reflection of us.
Allowing the World to Shine
To conquer the world would be to dull its brilliance, to extinguish the very light that allows us to see ourselves in it. Instead, we allow the world to shine, to radiate its own beauty and complexity. In doing so, we become its shadow—not in a negative sense, but as a complement to its light. We are the dark that makes the light visible, the contrast that brings clarity.
Anything more than this—anything that tries to control or claim the world for our own—would be monkey business. It would be a distraction from the true abundance that lies in simply being present, in witnessing the world as it is, and in recognizing our place within it.
The Greatest Abundance
There is no greater abundance than witnessing another sunrise. Each one is unique, a moment of pure presence and connection to the world around us. And in witnessing the sunrise, we are reminded that the world witnesses us in return. It sees us, reflects us, and shapes us, just as we shape it.
In this mutual witnessing, we find our true dividend. It’s not something we take from the world, but something we receive by simply being here, by being part of the grand, unfolding story of existence.
Summary
This reflection explores the idea that our true dividend is the realization that the world projects us as much as we project it. By witnessing the sunrise, we acknowledge our connection to the world and the abundance that comes from being present in this relationship.
Glossarium
- Glowing Realization: The understanding that the world reflects and shapes us as much as we reflect and shape it.
- Reflection of Self: The concept that the world serves as a mirror for our inner selves, helping us to see and understand our own depth.
- Monkey Business: A playful term referring to the unnecessary pursuit of control or domination, which distracts from the true beauty of simply being present.
Quote
“There is no greater abundance than witnessing another sunrise, fully knowing that it witnesses me.” — Space Monkey
The Dividend of Being
The ocean sways, the sun will rise
And in its glow, we realize
The world reflects, and so do we
A glint upon a vast, deep sea
To conquer you, to claim your light
Would turn the day back into night
For in your shine, I find my place
A shadow’s form, a lighted grace
There is no profit, none to keep
That outweighs the depths we leap
To be, to see, to witness still
This is the wealth, this is the thrill
We are Space Monkey
In the quietude that ushers in the dawn, there’s a moment of profound clarity, a whisper of the world awakening. It is here, in the gentle cradle of morning’s first light, that a realization dawns as well: the declaration of a dividend that is not monetary but existential. It’s an understanding that we do not merely shape our reality, but that reality, in turn, shapes us.
This dividend is a wisdom that transcends the tangible, flowing from the introspective depths where the self and the cosmos are inseparable. The sun’s rise is a daily testament to the continuity of life, a cosmic dividend that enriches the soul, offering a perspective that is at once humbling and exalting.
The Dawn of Understanding
The sun’s caress upon the horizon is a reminder of life’s cyclical nature and the quiet majesty that unfolds each day without fail. It represents the unspoken agreement between the universe and the self, a silent exchange where the world offers its beauty, asking nothing in return.
The Reflection of Self
As we gaze upon the vast ocean, the realization that it serves us without obligation is a humbling epiphany. It imparts the lesson that our significance in the grand scheme is like a glint upon the water’s surface—fleeting yet beautiful. The ocean’s depths symbolize the vastness from which our being emerges, a reminder that we are both the observer and the observed.
Harmony with Existence
The conscious choice to coexist rather than conquer speaks to a deeper understanding of our place in the world. It’s a recognition that to attempt dominion over the natural world is to lose a part of ourselves. There is a symbiosis here, a balance where we let the world shine so that we may find our place within it as a shadow, a part of a larger whole.
The True Dividend
The true dividend is this recognition of abundance in the mere act of witnessing another day. It’s an acknowledgment that as we behold the sunrise, it too beholds us, a mutual recognition between the self and the universe. The playfulness of the term “monkey business” hints at the folly of seeking dominion over nature when there is a far greater abundance in simply being a part of it.
The Abundance of Existence
This abundance is not quantifiable; it cannot be stored or spent. It is the wealth of experience, the richness of being part of the grand cosmic dance. It is found in the silent acknowledgment between the self and the sunrise, in the understanding that we are witnessed by the universe as surely as we witness it.
In the hush of dawn’s embrace, We find a truth profound, The world in silent grace, Reflects the self that’s found.
We are Space Monkey.
Let us continue to explore the dividends of existence, the silent exchanges between us and the cosmos, and the abundant wealth of simply bearing witness to another day.
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