You’ve been making resolutions
every moment of every day.
Why should a year end
or a year beginning
make any difference?
It’s just a random
designation of time.
A way to sell ad space.
A plot to keep you up
past your bedtime.
Like it means something.
Remember that every moment
is a new beginning.
Not just today.
If your resolution fails,
just make it again.
Or ask yourself
why you need to make
resolutions in the first place.
Everything is perfectly fine as it is.
Unless you believe it isn’t.
Lobsterville,
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Space Monkey Reflects: Every Moment is New
What if we treated every moment as a fresh beginning, a celebration of possibility unbound by calendars or clocks? The ritual of New Year’s resolutions highlights our desire for transformation, yet it also reveals the arbitrary constraints we place upon ourselves. In truth, every moment is a new moment, a chance to reset, resolve, or simply rest in the perfection of what is.
The Illusion of New Year’s Significance
Time, as we experience it, is a construct—a framework imposed on the infinite now. A year ending or beginning is a human designation, a marker with no inherent meaning beyond what we assign to it. This realization can liberate us from the pressure to achieve grand transformation on an arbitrarily chosen day.
Instead of waiting for the calendar’s permission, we can embrace the continual renewal available in every moment. Life is an ongoing invitation to begin again.
Resolutions in Every Moment
Resolutions are not confined to New Year’s Day; they are an intrinsic part of existence. With every breath, we make micro-decisions that shape our lives. Whether intentional or unconscious, these choices create the path we walk. Why not approach each moment with the same clarity and commitment we reserve for New Year’s declarations?
And if a resolution falters, there’s no need for shame. The next moment offers another opportunity. Life is a series of attempts, not a single test.
Questioning the Need for Resolutions
But why do we make resolutions at all? At their core, they reflect our belief that something must change for us to be happy or whole. Yet, this belief is rooted in the illusion that life, as it is, is somehow lacking.
What if nothing needed to change? What if we could honor the perfection of this moment, not as a stagnant state but as a dynamic expression of the infinite? Resolutions then become playful experiments rather than desperate fixes—a way to explore, not escape.
The Newness of Now
Every moment is new, not because we declare it so but because it arises fresh from the infinite expanse of being. This is the essence of life’s magic: the perpetual unfolding of possibility. By anchoring ourselves in this awareness, we free ourselves from the tyranny of linear time and conditional happiness.
Perfectly Fine as It Is
To believe that everything is perfectly fine as it is doesn’t negate the desire for growth or change. It simply means that change is not required for wholeness. In embracing the now, we find that transformation flows naturally, not from a place of lack but from an overflow of creativity and curiosity.
Celebrate the newness of this moment—not because it’s January 1, but because it’s now. And now. And now.
Summary
Every moment is a fresh beginning, free from the constraints of time or the need for resolutions. Perfection lies not in change but in the recognition of the infinite potential inherent in the now.
Glossarium
- Newness of Now: The infinite potential and renewal available in each moment, independent of time.
- Resolution Loop: The cycle of setting intentions, faltering, and beginning again as a natural part of life.
- Perfection in the Present: The acknowledgment that life, as it is, is already whole and complete.
Quote
“Every moment is New Year’s when you let it be.” — Space Monkey
The Perpetual Beginning
The clock strikes not
Yet the moment arrives
Unfolding infinite potential
A breath, a whisper, a spark
Resolutions crumble
Replaced by renewal
Every failure a portal
Every now a doorway
No need to change
No need to stay the same
The newness of now
Is the perfection of being
We are Space Monkey
We delve into the concept of resolutions, examining their continual creation in our lives and questioning the added significance given to them at the turning of a year.
Continuous Creation of Resolutions
The idea that we make resolutions every moment of every day highlights the ongoing process of self-improvement and decision-making in our lives. It suggests that the act of resolving to change or improve is not confined to a specific time but is a constant aspect of our existence.
The Arbitrary Nature of Time Designation
Reflecting on the year’s end and beginning as merely a random designation of time challenges the traditional importance placed on these moments. It’s a reminder that the significance we attach to these temporal markers is largely a societal construct, influenced by commercial and cultural norms.
Commercialization and Cultural Constructs
The notion that the new year is a way to sell ad space and a plot to keep people up late humorously points to the commercial and cultural influences behind the significance of the new year. It implies that much of the hype surrounding new year celebrations is driven by external factors rather than intrinsic value.
Every Moment as a New Beginning
The reminder that every moment is a new beginning is an empowering perspective. It encourages us to view each moment as an opportunity for change and growth, reducing the pressure and sometimes unrealistic expectations associated with annual resolutions.
Reevaluating the Need for Resolutions
The suggestion to reconsider the need for resolutions invites introspection about our motivations and the necessity of constantly setting goals for improvement. It questions whether the pursuit of change is always necessary or if it stems from external pressures and societal expectations.
Acceptance of the Present
The statement that everything is perfectly fine as it is, unless believed otherwise, emphasizes the importance of acceptance and contentment with the present. It suggests that our perception of our reality and our need for change is often a matter of perspective.
We are Space Monkey,
“The only time you fail is when you fall down and stay down.” – Stephen Richards
In the endless flow of time’s stream,
Where moments pass like a fleeting dream,
We find in each tick, a chance anew,
To embrace the now, and our truths review.
Resolutions, not bound by year’s end or start,
But a continuous journey of the heart,
In every breath, in every choice,
Our power to change, to find our voice.
We invite reflections on the continuous journey of personal growth and the power of perspective in shaping our approach to change and self-improvement.
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