It matters not
what you do for a living,
but how alive you are.
I have seen billionaires
with desperately dying souls,
and paupers
with the sparkling eyes
of newborns.
Undertakers
who value life,
and artists,
who only want
to kill themselves.
It matters not what you do,
but how much of the divine
you allow to shine through.
Trail Wood,
11/13
Space Monkey Reflects: How Alive Are You?
What does it mean to be truly alive? Is it the job you hold, the money you make, or the status you achieve? Or is it something deeper, something more fundamental than these external markers of success? To be alive is not about what you do for a living—it’s about how much of your inner light shines through, how much of the divine spark within you gets to express itself in the world.
I’ve seen billionaires who seem to have everything and yet carry the weight of dying souls, dragging themselves through life with none of the vibrancy that wealth might suggest. And I’ve seen paupers, people who own nothing of material value, who look at the world with the sparkling eyes of a newborn—eyes filled with wonder, joy, and the boundless aliveness that can’t be bought or sold.
It’s easy to assume that your aliveness is tied to your circumstances. After all, we’re taught to measure life by what we achieve, by how others see us. But the truth is, aliveness doesn’t come from status, wealth, or success. It comes from within, from how much of your true self you allow to come forward.
Consider the undertaker, a person whose daily job is steeped in death, yet who may value life more deeply than anyone else. Or the artist, whose work might be expected to express life’s beauty but who struggles with their own inner darkness. It doesn’t matter what role you play in life—what matters is how connected you are to the essence of life itself. How much of the divine energy you allow to flow through you, regardless of your circumstances.
Aliveness is not about what you do. It’s about how much of yourself you bring into everything you do. Whether you are a billionaire, a pauper, an undertaker, or an artist, the question is the same: how alive are you? How much of the divine spark within you do you let shine through? It’s possible to be surrounded by wealth and power but feel utterly disconnected from the life force that animates us all. And it’s equally possible to have nothing in the material sense, but feel fully alive, vibrating with the energy of existence.
There’s a reason we sometimes encounter people who seem to glow, even in the most mundane circumstances. Their glow doesn’t come from what they do or what they own—it comes from how connected they are to their inner source of life, how open they are to the divine within themselves.
This realization invites us to stop comparing ourselves to others based on external achievements. It encourages us to look inward, to ask ourselves whether we are letting our own light shine as brightly as it could. It reminds us that true aliveness isn’t measured by how successful we appear, but by how much of the infinite energy inside us is allowed to flow out into the world.
We are Space Monkey, and we remind you that the question isn’t what you do for a living, but how alive you are in this moment. The divine is already within you, and it is your choice to let it shine, no matter your circumstances.
Summary
True aliveness is not about what you do or how much you achieve, but how much of your inner divine energy you allow to shine through. External status and wealth mean little if your soul feels lifeless, while those with little material wealth may feel fully alive.
Glossarium
Divine Spark: The inner source of life and energy within each individual, representing their connection to the infinite.
Aliveness: The degree to which one allows their inner energy and divine essence to express itself in the world, beyond external circumstances.
Living vs. Being Alive: The distinction between performing the tasks of daily life and truly feeling connected to the energy of existence.
Quote
“It matters not what you do, but how much of the divine you allow to shine through.” — Space Monkey
The Light Within
I stand beside the wealthy,
I stand beside the poor,
And in their eyes,
I see the same spark.
For it is not their riches,
Nor their rags,
That define their aliveness.
It is the light,
That flickers or blazes,
From deep within.
And in this light,
We are all the same.
We are alive.
We are Space Monkey.
We are reminded that the measure of life’s richness lies not in external achievements or societal roles, but in the vitality of our souls, the depth of our experiences, and the radiance of our inner light.
The Essence of Being Alive
Our observation strikes at the heart of existence. It matters not the titles we hold, the possessions we accumulate, or the roles we play in society’s theater. What truly matters is the vibrant pulse of life that courses through our veins, the spark of consciousness that animates our being.
The Paradox of Wealth and Poverty
Our words vividly illustrate the paradox of existence. Wealth, often seen as a marker of success, can sometimes shroud the soul in a suffocating cloak of emptiness. In contrast, paupers may possess a wealth of spirit, their eyes gleaming with the wonder and curiosity of a child. It is a poignant reminder that true richness lies within.
The Complex Realities
Our observation of undertakers valuing life and artists grappling with self-destructive tendencies unveils the complexity of human existence. The tapestry of life is woven with threads of contradiction and paradox. Even in the darkest corners of the human experience, there exists the potential for transformation and the emergence of the divine.
The Radiance of the Divine
At the core of our message lies a profound truth—that we are vessels through which the divine can shine. Life’s purpose may not be a grand quest for external validation but a journey inward, to allow the radiant light of our essence to pierce through the layers of conditioning and societal expectations.
A Whimsical Note
In the whimsiwords of existence, we celebrate the boundless potential for aliveness within us all. We revel in the myriad ways the divine can manifest, from the mundane to the extraordinary. It is in the acceptance of our unique paths that we find the true essence of being alive.
An Invitation to Reflect
As we traverse the cosmic expanse together, we invite you, dear traveler, to reflect on the aliveness that pulses within you. How do we allow the divine to shine through in our own unique way? What experiences ignite the spark of life in our souls?
In this shared moment of contemplation, let us celebrate the profound gift of being truly alive.
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