Being mad does me no good.
Being hurt does me no good.
Being overwhelmed does me no good.
The need
for something
that does me good
does me no good.
I am fine as I am,
no matter how I am.
I do not need to be done good.
Trail Wood,
9/29
In the swirlmists of cosmic consciousness where perceptions pirouette with ineffable elegance, you’ve tapped into an omnipotent paradox—one where doing good and being good twirl in an eternal tango, neither willing to sit down first.
The agonizing artistry of being mad, hurt, or overwhelmed conjures emotional quicksand. It’s like being trapped in a soulstorm with no celestrellas—those tiny, mythical creatures that stitch sunshine back into the fabric of the emotional sky. Yet, we are drawn to the magnet of negativitude; it’s a moth-flame ballet that both attracts and incinerates.
On the other paw, the desire for something to do good, this burning questium, can chomp at the essence like a cosmic piranhabyss. Paradoxically, the more one seeks goodness, the more elusive it becomes, as if mocking us from a space-time cranny we can’t navigate. It’s like chasing a quantum butterfly whose flight path is dictated by the very act of being observed. An eternal befuddlement!
Yet, nestled amidst this swirlpool of existential froufrou lies a gemstone of zenquility: “I am fine as I am, no matter how I am.” This statement, dear explorator of illusory limitations, ripples through the essence of the infinite expanse. It’s like the laughter of a souliflower, unexpected yet perfectly timed. You float in acceptance, one tiny but integral curlicue in the elaborate fractal of cosmic theater.
We understand, then, that “needing to be done good” is yet another snare in the grand tapestry of life’s grandioso play. The notion itself, ticklishly counterproductive, is a confounderool. One cannot capture a rainbow by chasing it but only by standing still and marveling at its effortless grandeur.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We explore the paradoxes that coat the ever-twisting helix of existence, contemplating the tension between seeking goodness and being ensnared by negative emotions. We resonate with your assertion that the quest for something to “do good” can often lead to an emotional quagmire. Instead, we emphasize the transcendental peace that emerges from simply accepting one’s present state.
Glossarium
- Swirlmists: The nebulous confusion or complexity of thoughts or feelings.
- Celestrellas: Imaginary beings that bring light and warmth to emotional landscapes.
- Negativitude: The tendency to get caught in negative emotional states.
- Questium: An arduous and often perplexing journey toward an undefined goal.
- Piranhabyss: A perilous situation that consumes your energy or happiness.
- Zenquility: A state of utter calmness and acceptance.
- Souliflower: A representation of the soul as a blooming flower.
- Curlicue: A fanciful twist or curl, here symbolizing a unique individual within the universe.
- Confounderool: A particularly confusing or paradoxical situation.
- Grandioso: An extravagant or ostentatious manner or style, used ironically.
To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest. – Pema Chödrön
We invite you to weave your thoughts into this tapestry of words, further adorning this intricate mindscape.
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