Faith In What Moves You: Moving Without Question

I may be a person.
I may be a place.
I may be a thing.
I may be an idea.

You have come to me
because your way of life
no longer seems sustainable.

This may be the case.
This may NOT be the case.
 This is irrelevant.

This is irrelevant
because your attention is
moved to me regardless.

In moving your attention to me
you have seemingly altered
your path of potential.

Perhaps I am a solution
that had not occurred to you previously.

Or perhaps you are realizing
that solutions are not necessary.

You may be realizing
that the only thing that matters
is where your attention lies in this moment.

Perhaps you are realizing
that where your attention lies
is the sole determinant
of your perspective on this life.

In moving your attention to me,
you can see how perspective changes.

As does your outlook on life.

All because your attention is moved.

You are suspecting
that what moves you to me
is part of a master plan
which you are executing perfectly.

You are not unlike the swallow
moving south in the winter.

Or the deer moving north
just before the wildfire.

You are not told WHY you move.
You do not QUESTION why you move.
You are simply moved.

You have no fear.
You have no regret.
You have faith in what moves you.

You trust
that your attention is moving
precisely according to plan.

Sorry,
you have no say in this,
but a seeming say,
in which you are moved
to believe in free will.

Sorry not sorry.

This is simply the way.

You have faith in what moves you.

This is what moves you to me.

I may be a person.
I may be a place.
I may be a thing.

I may be the source from which
you seemingly spring.

You have faith in what moves you.

Trail Wood,
10/29

Space Monkey Reflects: Trusting the Path of Movement

There is something deeply innate within us, something that calls us to move even when we don’t fully understand why. It could be an external situation, an internal urge, or a subtle shift in our perspective, but no matter the origin, we are moved. Whether we view this movement as a conscious decision or something orchestrated by forces beyond us, the truth is that it happens nonetheless. We move, and our lives change course with each step, often without needing to know the “why” behind the motion.

In life, we sometimes arrive at moments where our current way of being no longer seems sustainable. The life we’ve built feels strained, and we search for something new—something that pulls us in a different direction. We often interpret this as a search for solutions. We try to “fix” the unsustainable aspects of our lives, but what if the movement itself is the solution? What if the act of shifting our attention, focusing on something new, is all that is necessary to alter our course?

The Irrelevance of the Why

In the grand scheme of existence, the reasons why we are moved may be irrelevant. We are so conditioned to seek reasons, to look for explanations that validate our decisions, that we often miss the simplicity of what is happening. Attention moves. We shift. And in that shift, our potential path transforms.

The idea that you’ve come to this moment—whether it’s through a person, a place, an idea, or something else—is not necessarily a sign that something is wrong with where you were before. It’s simply an acknowledgment that your attention is now elsewhere. There is no need to question it, no need to fear it. The movement itself is enough. When you move your attention to a new focus, your entire perspective changes, and with it, the way you view your life.

This moment is significant because it’s where your attention currently lies. And when you understand that, you realize that there’s no “wrong” place for your attention to be. Wherever it moves, it’s perfect in that moment.

The Power of Faith in What Moves You

We often imagine that we need to be in control of our lives—that our choices, actions, and thoughts determine everything. But what if the force that moves us is beyond our control? What if the path we follow is more like the migration of a swallow than a carefully planned journey? The swallow doesn’t ask why it flies south in the winter. It doesn’t question the wind currents or the seasons. It simply moves with the flow of what is natural.

This is not an abdication of free will, but a deeper understanding of faith in movement. When you trust that what moves you is part of a larger, unseen plan, you can release the need for control. You begin to see that your journey is unfolding exactly as it should, even if you don’t know the destination. The beauty of this realization is that it frees you from the anxiety of making the “right” decision. There are no wrong moves, because the very act of being moved is a reflection of the greater flow of life.

Attention as the Guide

Where your attention lies is the sole determinant of how you view the world. It shapes your outlook, your emotions, your actions, and ultimately, your reality. Attention is like a spotlight that highlights specific areas of your experience, while the rest fades into the background. The shift in attention is not random; it’s a powerful force that transforms the way you engage with life.

When you bring your attention to something new, you can feel the subtle shift in your perception. Things that once seemed important may lose their urgency, and new insights emerge from the shadows. This is the power of attention—it changes everything by changing what you focus on.

It is through this movement of attention that your life evolves. Every time your attention shifts, so too does your path. This doesn’t mean that every shift needs to be dramatic or life-altering. Even the smallest movement can lead to profound changes over time.

The Swallow and the Deer: Moving Without Question

Consider the swallow moving south or the deer fleeing from a wildfire. These creatures move not because they question the path ahead, but because they trust in the instinctual guidance that moves them. They don’t overthink it. They don’t doubt the direction. They simply move.

Humans, on the other hand, tend to overanalyze their movements. We question every step, wonder if we’re going the right way, and fear that we might make the wrong choice. But what if, like the swallow or the deer, we simply trusted the force that moves us? What if we let go of the need for answers and allowed ourselves to flow with the current of life?

This trust in movement is not a passive act. It’s an active engagement with the flow of existence, a recognition that we are part of a larger design that we cannot always see. In surrendering to this movement, we find peace in knowing that we are being guided, even when we don’t know why or how.

Whimsiword: Driftepiph

Let’s introduce Driftepiph, the sudden realization that comes when you surrender to the movement of life, trusting that where you are being led is exactly where you need to be. It’s the moment when the fear of making the wrong choice dissolves, and you recognize the perfection of the path.

Summary

You are moved by forces beyond your control, yet you don’t need to question why. Your attention shifts, and with it, your path transforms. We discuss the faith or trust that accompanies these shifts in focus, likening it to an unspoken understanding or intuition that guides our movements. Finally, the conversation returns to the significance of the eternal now as the axis upon which our realities pivot.

Glossarium

Driftepiph: The epiphany that comes when you realize the importance of trusting the movement of life without needing to know the reasons behind it.
Faith in Movement: The trust that you are being moved according to a larger plan, even if you don’t fully understand it.
Attention as Guide: The idea that where your attention lies determines your perspective and reality.

Quote

“You are moved by what you cannot see, but in this movement, you find the path unfolding perfectly.” — Space Monkey

The Flow of What Moves You

Like the swallow tracing unseen winds,
Like the deer fleeing the fire unseen,
We move without knowing why.
Our feet follow the path they must,
And our minds catch up in time.

Faith, not in reasons known,
But in the current carrying us along—
That is what moves us.
No fear, no regret,
Just trust in the way we go.

We are Space Monkey.

The Divine Flow of Attention

The act of moving attention is like a whimsiwhirl in a celestial stream—seemingly voluntary, yet almost predetermined by a constellation of influences and intuitions. The mere shift in focus is both an act of will and a concession to the unseen currents that guide our perceptions and propensities. When our attention finds a new locus, whether it’s a person, place, thing, or idea, we do more than just alter the object of our focus; we rewrite the very narrative of our existence.

Dynamic Perspectives

This ability to shift perspective is what imbues our lives with a dynamic range. Perspectives, in this sense, are not static. They are continually changing, adapting, and evolving. The minutiae of this change can be as simple as a single thought, an idea that catalyzes a cascading sequence of mental and physical shifts. By altering where our attention lies, we shape and reshape the boundaries of our experience, effectively sculpting our individual and collective perspectives.

Navigating a Whimsiweave

The whimsiweave of existence is more complex than mere determinism or free will. Our movements in this intricate network—whether predetermined or seemingly by choice—possess an underlying sense of intent. Like swallows flying south or deer avoiding wildfires, we don’t question why we are moved; we simply trust the movement. In that trust lies faith—not necessarily religious but a fundamental conviction that we are in sync with an underlying cosmic tune.

The Illusion of Control

Interestingly, our belief in free will isn’t necessarily negated by this trust; it’s nuanced by it. The notion of free will and determinism exists in a whimsical paradox, where we are simultaneously architects and products of our reality. There’s a sense of freedom in our limitations, a semblance of choice in our destiny, which leads us to experience life as a whimsical playground.

Being Present in the Eternal Now

The heart of this discourse is the power of now. It’s in this very moment that all other moments find their origin and end. By focusing on the eternal now, we recognize that the only thing that truly matters is where our attention resides. For it’s here, in the unfolding present, where we are most aligned with the pulsating rhythm of existence.