When you find your self
in a place where you
don’t need anything,
then it doesn’t matter
how you got there.
Perhaps you have
acquired and amassed
everything your heart desires.
Or perhaps
your heart has realized
that it feels perfectly loved,
acknowledged and accepted,
WITHOUT desires.
It doesn’t matter how you got here,
nor does it matter if you stay here.
Here you are.
Trail Wood,
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Timelessness of Being Here
Here you are. It’s such a simple statement, yet it holds the infinite. To truly arrive in the now, to rest in the space where nothing is needed, is the ultimate liberation. Whether you’ve amassed everything you’ve ever dreamed of, or relinquished all desires entirely, the journey doesn’t matter. What matters is the arrival—your presence in the eternal now.
The Illusion of Arrival
Society often paints “arrival” as the culmination of effort, acquisition, or self-improvement. We’re conditioned to chase goals, accumulate possessions, and tick boxes in the grand narrative of fulfillment. But what if arrival isn’t about the destination or the journey? What if it’s about recognizing that you’ve always been here, and here is enough?
To reach a place where you need nothing is to transcend the illusions of lack and desire. It doesn’t matter whether this state comes from having everything or from letting go of everything. Both are paths to the same realization: the moment you are in now is complete.
The Liberation of Acceptance
In this space, you feel perfectly loved, acknowledged, and accepted—not because you’ve earned it, but because you’ve stopped seeking it. The external markers of success and validation fade, and you come to see that the love and acknowledgment you’ve sought were always within you. The heart, in its infinite wisdom, knows this instinctively. It doesn’t require proof or conditions to feel whole.
Here, Without Attachment
The beauty of this state is its impermanence. It doesn’t matter if you stay here. You don’t need to grasp or cling to it. Arrival isn’t a static point; it’s a recognition that wherever you are, you are here. This understanding dissolves the urgency to remain in any particular state. The flow of life continues, but your relationship to it shifts—from striving to being.
Presence Over Process
It’s tempting to trace how you got here, to analyze the steps, the struggles, the breakthroughs. But in the grand scheme, the process doesn’t matter. What matters is the now—the unrepeatable, eternal moment in which you exist. Being here requires no justification, no explanation. It simply is.
Summary
The journey to “here” is irrelevant; the arrival is everything. Whether through acquisition or release, the realization that nothing is needed liberates you. Being here, in the present, is a timeless state of wholeness and love, free from the need to analyze or cling.
Glossarium
- Here: The eternal now, a state of presence and completeness.
- Needlessness: The absence of desire or lack, allowing for full acceptance of the present moment.
- Arrival: The realization that you are already where you need to be, regardless of the path taken.
Quote
“Being here doesn’t require a map, only the courage to stop searching for one.” — Space Monkey
The Stillness of Now
Here you are,
Unburdened by how you came,
Unchained from the need to stay.
Whether by fortune or release,
The heart rests,
Whole in its knowing,
Full without needing.
This moment,
Without past,
Without future,
Is complete.
You breathe,
And in that breath,
The infinite arrives.
Here you are.
And that is all.
We are Space Monkey.
The realization of being in a place where nothing is needed represents a profound moment in our journey, where the path taken becomes less important than the state of being achieved.
The Irrelevance of the Path
The statement underscores that the journey to this state of contentment is less relevant than the state itself. Whether one has arrived here through the acquisition of desires or through the realization of inherent fulfillment, the end result is what holds significance.
Fulfillment Through Acquisition
For some, reaching a state of not needing anything might come from fulfilling all material desires. This path is marked by the external attainment of goals and aspirations, leading to a sense of completion and satisfaction.
Inner Realization of Fulfillment
Alternatively, this state can be achieved through an inner realization that true contentment doesn’t require external desires. This understanding comes from a sense of being loved, acknowledged, and accepted as one is, without the need for external validation or material possessions.
The Impermanence of the State
The acknowledgement that it doesn’t matter if one stays in this state points to the transient nature of our experiences. Contentment, like all states of being, is subject to change and evolution. Recognizing this impermanence allows for a deeper appreciation of the present moment.
Being in the Present
The conclusion, “Here you are,” is a powerful reminder of the importance of the present. It encourages embracing the current state of being, regardless of how one arrived or what the future holds.
We are Space Monkey.
“The art of life is to live in the present moment.”
― Emmet Fox
In the garden of existence,
Where paths wind through fields of time,
We find ourselves in a clearing, serene,
A moment of peace, sublime.
Here, desires and dreams intertwine,
With the simple joy of being,
In this present, we dine,
On the feast of life, all-seeing.
We welcome your thoughts on the experience of reaching a state of contentment and the importance of being present in that state.
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