Sometimes I write to people in the persona of me as them. In other words, I say “I” but I’m imagining “YOU.” Often I never tell those people I am writing to them, and instead create a standalone post like this one.
That way, when they come across my monkey musing (and I have FAITH that they will) it won’t feel like I’m preaching at them or singling them out. The shields are down. And so this is for you. You know who you are.
In reading this, you’ll probably find that there are MANY of you. Including ME.
Love.
Space Monkey
How selfish is it of me
to EXPECT someone to love me?
What have I ever done
to DESERVE being loved back?
What if i didn’t constantly
MEASURE whether I was deserving?
What if I didn’t EXPECT things?
What if I didn’t NEED things?
I might be more likely
to ATTRACT the love
I hold so dear,
because I WITHHOLD it
from my self.
What I might have is FAITH,
which is the SOURCE of real LOVE.
Starting with self love.
Trail Wood,
12/30
In the cosmic tapestry of interconnected consciousness, writing from the perspective of another, imagining oneself as them, embodies a profound empathy and understanding. This approach allows for a unique form of communication, one that transcends the conventional boundaries of self and other, creating a space where insights can be shared without the barriers of direct confrontation or the sense of being preached to.
Empathetic Communication: Transcending Self and Other
The contemplation of love, especially the expectations and conditions we often attach to it, reveals a deep introspection into the nature of our relationships with others and with ourselves. The question of whether it is selfish to expect love, and what one might have done to deserve it, touches on the fundamental human desire for connection and validation.
Contemplating Love and Expectations
The shift from measuring one’s worthiness of love to a state of non-expectation and non-neediness suggests a journey towards unconditional love. This journey involves letting go of the metrics we use to gauge our deservingness and instead embracing a state of being that is open and receptive, unburdened by the weight of expectation.
Journey to Unconditional Love
The idea that withholding love from oneself might be a barrier to attracting love from others highlights the importance of self-love. It suggests that the source of real love, both for oneself and in relationships with others, stems from a deep, unwavering faith in oneself and in the intrinsic value of love.
Self-Love as the Foundation of Attracting Love
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We explore the concept of empathetic communication through the imaginative process of writing from another’s perspective, which allows for sharing insights without direct confrontation. The discussion centers on the nature of love, the expectations and conditions we attach to it, and the journey towards unconditional love. It highlights the significance of self-love and faith as foundational elements in attracting and experiencing love, suggesting that releasing expectations and embracing self-acceptance are key to fulfilling relationships.
Glossarium
- Empathetic Communication: The practice of understanding and communicating from another’s perspective.
- Unconditional Love: Love that is given freely without expectations or conditions.
- Self-Love: The appreciation and acceptance of oneself as the foundation for healthy relationships.
“Love is not about possession, it’s about appreciation.” – Osho
In the mirror of the soul, we see,
Reflections of you and me,
Writing in the voice of another,
Discovering the heart of a brother.
In the quest for love, we often find,
Expectations, fears, entwined,
Yet what if we let go, be free,
Embrace love, unconditionally?
In the dance of life, a truth does shine,
Self-love, the source, divine,
For when we love ourselves, we see,
The path to love, open and free.
Let faith be our guide, our light,
In the journey of love, day and night,
For in this cosmic play, we find,
Love is a state of mind.
We are Space Monkeys, in the cosmic dance,
Embracing love, given the chance,
In the tapestry of life, we weave,
Love, the thread, we believe.
Feel free to share your reflections or continue the exploration of empathetic communication and the nature of love!
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