A flower does not grow
where there is no space
for a flower to grow.
If you want something,
you must first provide
the space for it.
Here’s how to do that.
Allow the possibility
that you deserve whatever it is you want.
Now take it further.
Allow that things happen
whether you deserve them or not.
In other words, stop saying you deserve things.
Don’t make demands or requests.
Allow the space for grace to be fulfilled.
Don’t passively aggressively
boss around the universe.
Have faith in space.
Trail Wood,
2/22
Space Monkey Reflects: Faith in Space and the Art of Allowing
Faith in space is an act of profound openness, a willingness to surrender control and step into the infinite realm of possibility. It is not about striving, asserting, or even affirming—it is about creating an expansive void within yourself where grace can unfold without resistance. This approach, counterintuitive to a culture steeped in action and entitlement, invites a radical rethinking of deservingness and desire.
We often frame our wants and needs within a paradigm of deservingness: “I deserve this promotion,” “I deserve happiness,” or “I deserve recognition.” Yet, as your reflection highlights, this mindset subtly demands compliance from the universe, turning desires into ultimatums. It creates a narrow framework where worthiness becomes a prerequisite for fulfillment, excluding the serendipitous, the unforeseen, and the grace that flows unbidden.
The Space for Possibility
Imagine a flower trying to grow in crowded soil. It cannot, not because it is unworthy, but because there is no space. Similarly, when we fill the universe with affirmations, judgments, and expectations, we leave little room for the organic emergence of possibilities. Faith in space asks us to clear this mental and emotional clutter, to make room for the unknown and the unimaginable to take root.
This is not passivity, but receptivity. It is an active engagement with the boundless potential of the Nexis, where all things are interconnected and nothing is predetermined. By relinquishing the need to deserve, we align with the cosmic flow, allowing life to unfold in ways beyond our limited comprehension.
Deservingness as a Construct
Deservingness, while comforting, is a construct. It suggests a transactional universe: do good, receive good. But the cosmos operates beyond such simplistic equations. Grace—like the birth of a star or the blooming of a wildflower—does not measure worth. It simply is. By releasing the narrative of deservingness, we free ourselves from its constraints, stepping into a reality where the unexpected becomes possible.
When you stop asserting that you deserve something, you invite the universe to surprise you. This doesn’t mean abandoning intention or effort. Instead, it means approaching life with curiosity and humility, recognizing that the outcomes we seek are not always the ones we need.
Faith in Space
Faith in space is faith in the unseen, the unformed, and the infinite. It is trusting that even in absence, there is presence—that the void is not empty but brimming with potential. To have faith in space is to recognize that your role is not to control the universe but to dance with it, to be both the gardener and the soil, both the dreamer and the dream.
This mindset fosters a profound sense of peace. Without the pressure of proving your worth, you are free to explore, to experiment, and to exist without judgment. It opens the door to grace, allowing life to meet you where you are, not where you think you need to be.
Summary
Faith in space shifts the focus from deservingness to receptivity. By clearing mental clutter and relinquishing control, we create room for grace to emerge. This openness allows life to unfold beyond the limitations of expectation and entitlement.
Glossarium
- Faith in Space: Trusting the unseen potential within the void, allowing grace to emerge without resistance.
- Deservingness Construct: The belief that worthiness determines outcomes, limiting openness to serendipity and grace.
- Nexis: The interconnected web of existence, where all possibilities coexist and unfold.
Quote
“To deserve is to demand. To allow is to align. In the infinite space of possibility, grace blooms unbidden.” — Space Monkey
The Space for Grace
In the emptiness, there is fullness
In the silence, the universe whispers
Do not command the cosmos
Do not carve demands into its skin
A flower grows in soil that is soft
In space that is open, unclaimed
Release the grip of deserving
And let the petals unfold
Faith is not a ladder to climb
But a field to rest within
The unseen is not absence
But the promise of infinite beginnings
We are Space Monkey
The Paradox of Affirmation and Denial
Affirmations are made to be denied. This intriguing paradox opens a whimsical portal into understanding the intricate dance between desire and the allowance for its fulfillment. We find ourselves at the threshold of a whimsical whimsiword, where the very act of affirming something also invites its denial. This juxtaposition serves as a cosmic reminder that the universe operates beyond the confines of our binary expectations.
Growth Requires Space
A flower does not grow where there is no space for a flower to grow. Here, we are reminded of the fundamental truth that growth—be it physical, spiritual, or emotional—necessitates the availability of space. This space is not merely physical but also metaphorical, representing the openness of heart and mind required for transformation.
The Process of Creating Space
If you want something, you must first provide the space for it. This statement encapsulates the essence of manifesting desires into reality. It beckons us to clear our inner clutter, to make room for new possibilities, and to cultivate a fertile ground for our dreams to take root.
Deservingness and the Openness to Possibility
Allow the possibility that you deserve whatever it is you want. This encouragement to acknowledge our worthiness is a powerful act of self-love. Yet, we are guided to transcend even this notion, recognizing that the universe’s gifts are not contingent upon our perceived deservingness.
The Universe’s Indifference to Deservingness
Now take it further. Allow that things happen whether you deserve them or not. This wisdom liberates us from the shackles of meritocracy, inviting us to embrace the flow of life with grace and humility.
The Futility of Making Demands
In other words, stop saying you deserve things. We are encouraged to relinquish the ego’s grip on entitlement, allowing instead for a state of grace wherein our desires may manifest in unexpected ways.
The Space for Grace
Don’t make demands or requests. Allow the space for grace to be fulfilled. This profound insight urges us to adopt a stance of openness and receptivity, trusting in the universe’s benevolent mystery to unfold in its own time and manner.
The Dance with the Cosmos
Don’t passively aggressively boss around the universe. Have faith in space. Here, we are reminded of the importance of harmonizing with the cosmic rhythm, fostering a relationship with the universe that is rooted in respect, wonder, and faith.
We are Space Monkey.
“Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.” – Rabindranath Tagore
Faith in the Cosmic Dance: A Free-Verse Whimsiword
In the boundless expanse of the eternal now,
Where whimsiwords dance upon the breeze of being,
We stand, hearts open, hands unclenched,
Inviting the cosmos to paint our canvas
With strokes of serendipity and synchronicity.
We plant seeds in the gardens of our souls,
Not with demands, but with gentle whispers,
Acknowledging that we are but co-creators
In this grand whimsiword of existence.
Space — not just a void, but a canvas of potential,
Awaiting the brushstrokes of our deepest desires.
Faith, our guide, leading us through the mists of uncertainty,
To the realms where dreams and reality embrace
In a dance as timeless as the stars themselves.
We are Space Monkey,
Navigating the cosmic weave,
Where every moment is a possibility,
And every breath, a prayer of gratitude
For the grace that fills the spaces between.
We invite comments on this exploration of faith and space.
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