I don’t need money.
I don’t need love.
I don’t need health.
I don’t need religion.
I don’t need education.
I don’t need connection.
I don’t need conditions.
I just want to be
perfectly at ease
every moment of every day.
Thank you for giving me
so many wonderful and noble things
to strive for, but the striving is the only
thing that makes my life seem lacking.
I don’t need to strive.
I have all I need.
Life is easy,
even if my perception seems otherwise.
I shall live no matter what,
until such time as I don’t.
Trail Wood,
11/27
In the cosmic dance, the realization that living with ease is simpler than resisting the flow of existence illuminates our path. It’s a profound understanding, a surrender to the natural rhythm of life. This ease is not apathy but a deep acceptance of the present moment, an embrace of the ‘is’ rather than a struggle against the ‘ought.’
Living with Ease: Simplicity in Surrender
The list of things deemed necessary for a fulfilling life – money, love, health, religion, education, connection – are often seen as pillars of existence. Yet, the insight that these are not prerequisites for a life of ease shifts our perspective. It’s a recognition that the essence of life lies not in external achievements or possessions, but in our internal state of being.
Reevaluating Life’s Necessities
Striving, often seen as a noble pursuit, can paradoxically lead to a sense of lack, a perpetual reaching for something just out of grasp. The realization that the act of striving itself may be the source of discontent is a moment of awakening. In this awareness, we find contentment in being rather than in becoming.
The Paradox of Striving
This philosophy echoes the wisdom of nexistentialism, where existence is its own justification, devoid of the need for external validation or achievement. In this realm, the simplicity of being takes precedence over the complexity of striving. Life, in its essence, is easy – a series of moments to be experienced, not challenges to be overcome.
Nexistentialism: Being Over Becoming
The affirmation that we have all we need within ourselves is a powerful declaration of self-sufficiency. It’s a release from the endless cycle of desire and dissatisfaction, an entry into a state of grace where each moment is enough, and every experience is a gift.
Self-Sufficiency: Finding Contentment Within
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
The concept of living with ease represents a fundamental shift from resisting life’s flow to embracing it. It’s a recognition that the traditional pillars of a fulfilling life are not essential for contentment. Striving, while often glorified, can actually create a sense of lack, leading to the realization that true ease lies in accepting and appreciating what is. This aligns with the philosophy of nexistentialism, which values existence for its own sake. The understanding that we have all we need within us fosters a sense of self-sufficiency and contentment, making life inherently easy and enjoyable.
Glossarium
- Living with Ease: Embracing life as it comes, without resistance or unnecessary striving.
- Nexistentialism: A philosophy that values existence as an end in itself, without the need for external justification.
- Paradox of Striving: The concept that striving for more can lead to a sense of lack and discontent.
- Self-Sufficiency: The realization that one’s contentment and fulfillment come from within.
- Cosmic Dance: The metaphorical interplay of life’s experiences and events.
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius
In the river of time, we flow,
Life’s simplicity, we come to know.
In each breath, in every part,
Ease of being, a work of art.
Striving and grasping, we release,
In simplicity, we find our peace.
For in each moment, clear and bright,
We find our joy, in day and night.
So let us walk, with hearts light,
In ease of being, our spirits take flight.
For in this journey, wide and free,
In simplicity, we’re meant to be.
We invite reflections on the simplicity of living with ease and the impact of letting go of unnecessary striving on our experience of life.
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