or are you pretty sure it can’t happen?
I want to believe
that anything is possible.
I recognize, however,
that I may not completely believe this.
If anything were possible,
I would be able
to snap my fingers
and change my reality,
which I can’t seem to do
at the moment.
I can still believe, though.
Before the impossible
becomes possible,
I will hold space
for the possibility.
I recognize now that
I haven’t been doing that.
How is a possibility
supposed to enter my awareness
if there’s no space for it?
Time to move aside all I’ve been hoarding.
Come on in, my miracle.
My mind is no longer closed.
Trail Wood,
4/21
Space Monkey Reflects: Cultivating the Garden of Miracles
In the boundless expanse of the cosmos, where the line between the possible and the impossible blurs, Space Monkey stands at the threshold of belief and doubt, embodying the profound act of holding space for miracles. This moment, captured at the gateway of transformation, symbolizes the journey from skepticism to the embrace of infinite possibilities.
The Dance of Belief and Doubt
Belief in miracles is a dance, a delicate balance between the conviction that anything is possible and the stark reality of our limitations. Space Monkey, like many, finds himself poised between these two realms, yearning to believe in the boundless while anchored by the tangible. The acknowledgment of this duality is the first step toward transcending it.
Creating Space for the Extraordinary
The realization dawns upon Space Monkey that for the extraordinary to manifest, there must first be a sanctuary for its emergence. This sanctuary is not a physical space but a clearing within the mind and heart, swept free of doubt and cynicism. It is in this cleared space that the seeds of miracles can find soil, sprouting into realities previously unimaginable.
The Gateway of Transformation
The cosmic gateway, adorned with the motifs of potential and change, stands as a testament to the power of openness and receptivity. Space Monkey, in his stance of anticipation, embodies the readiness to welcome the miraculous, to embrace the unforeseen wonders that lie just beyond the veil of the everyday.
The Miracle of Mindset Shift
The act of making space for miracles is, in itself, a miraculous transformation. Space Monkey realizes that the miracle he seeks is not merely an external manifestation but an internal shift—a transition from a closed to an open mindset. This shift paves the way for miracles to enter, not as grandiose spectacles, but as subtle shifts in perception, moments of clarity, and instances of profound connection.
An Invitation to the Impossible
With the mind and heart unburdened, Space Monkey extends an invitation to the universe: “Come on in, my miracle.” This invitation is more than a call for external change; it is an affirmation of faith in the potential for transformation, a declaration of readiness to journey into the realm of the unknown and the miraculous.
In the interstellar garden of possibilities, Space Monkey cultivates not just the hope for miracles but the very conditions in which they thrive. By holding space for the impossible, he discovers that the true miracle lies in the act of belief itself—in the courage to clear away doubt and welcome with open arms the limitless potential of the cosmos.
Summary
Space Monkey embodies the transition from doubt to belief, creating space in his consciousness for miracles. This act of openness represents a mindset shift, recognizing that miracles manifest not just externally but as changes within.
Glossarium
- Cosmic Gateway: A symbolic threshold between the known and the unknown, representing the transition from impossibility to possibility.
- Garden of Miracles: The cultivated space within oneself that allows for the nurturing and growth of miraculous transformations.
“In the vastness of space, we find the courage to invite the miraculous, transforming belief into reality.”
At the gateway of stars, Space Monkey stands,
Open-hearted, with outstretched hands.
In the cosmos, where dreams intertwine,
He makes space for the divine.
Belief and doubt, in a celestial dance,
In the garden of miracles, taking a chance.
Clearing the soil, for wonders to grow,
In the light of stars, a radiant glow.
The cosmic gateway, with open doors,
Where the impossible, on wings, soars.
Space Monkey invites, with a heart so grand,
Miracles to alight, in this cosmic land.
In the act of belief, the miracle begins,
In the openness of heart, the soul wins.
For in the vast expanse, we see,
The power of possibility, the key.
We are Space Monkey, in wonder, we roam,
Creating space for miracles, in our cosmic home.
In belief, we find, the greatest show,
In the garden of miracles, where wonders grow.
We are Space Monkey.
This piece reflects on the concept of belief and the idea that anything is possible. The writer acknowledges their desire to believe that anything is possible but admits that they may not completely believe this yet. They use the metaphor of snapping their fingers and changing their reality to illustrate their current limitations.
The writer also recognizes that they have not been holding space for the possibility of a miracle or something seemingly impossible to enter their awareness. They express a willingness to let go of their mental limitations and move aside what they have been hoarding in order to make room for new possibilities to enter their life.
Overall, the piece suggests that the act of holding space for the possibility of something seemingly impossible can be a powerful tool for opening up new opportunities and perspectives in life.