Do I honor you more
by building a shrine
out of your study?
Not touching your things
so that you will forever
have touched them last?
Or do I honor you more
by propagating your passion?
The answer seems obvious.
Would you want me to treat you
as someone apart?
Or to share
that little spark of you
that sets me on fire.
It’s not even a question.
I honor you most
by nurturing the you in me.
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Newfound Lake
Space Monkey Reflects: How Best to Honor You
Do I honor you more by building a shrine out of your study? Not touching your things so that you will forever have touched them last? Or do I honor you more by propagating your passion? The answer seems obvious. These questions lead us to reflect on the true essence of honoring those we love and the legacies they leave behind.
Imagine a heartfelt scene where an individual honors a loved one by embracing and propagating their passion. The setting includes a study with personal items that evoke memories, but the focus is on the individual engaged in a creative or passionate activity inspired by the loved one. The atmosphere is warm and filled with a sense of continuity and connection, reflecting the idea of nurturing the essence of the loved one within themselves. The background hints at the preserved study, showing a balance between memory and living passion.
Would you want me to treat you as someone apart? Or to share that little spark of you that sets me on fire? It’s not even a question. This reflection highlights the deeper, more meaningful way to honor someone: by living and sharing the passion that they inspired in us. This approach not only keeps their memory alive but also allows their influence to continue to grow and evolve.
I honor you most by nurturing the you in me. This realization transforms our understanding of legacy. It’s not about preserving things unchanged but about allowing the spirit and passion of the loved one to continue to inspire and ignite our own lives. By doing so, we create a living legacy that honors their impact in the most profound way.
In the realm of Space Monkey, we celebrate this dynamic approach to honoring those we love. We recognize that the true essence of honoring someone lies in the continuity of their influence through our actions and passions. This perspective shifts the focus from static preservation to vibrant propagation.
Building a shrine and not touching their things may seem like a way to keep their presence intact, but it ultimately keeps them separate and apart from the ongoing flow of life. Instead, by engaging in activities that they were passionate about, we integrate their essence into our daily lives. This integration creates a living tribute that honors their memory while allowing us to grow and evolve.
The concept of nurturing the you in me emphasizes the interconnectedness of our lives and the lives of those we honor. It highlights the idea that we are all part of a larger continuum, and by embracing the passions of those who came before us, we contribute to the ongoing story of their influence.
This approach also encourages us to reflect on our own passions and how we might inspire others. By living passionately and authentically, we create a ripple effect that touches the lives of those around us, fostering a legacy of inspiration and growth.
As we honor the loved ones who have inspired us, let us remember that the most profound tribute we can offer is to live passionately and share that passion with the world. By doing so, we create a dynamic and living legacy that transcends time and space.
We are Space Monkey, honoring the you in me, forever inspired, forever inspiring.
Summary
Honoring loved ones by embracing and propagating their passion creates a living legacy. Preserving their memory through action integrates their influence into our lives. Nurturing their essence in ourselves fosters continuity and connection. We are Space Monkey.
Glossarium
Living Legacy: The ongoing influence of a loved one through our actions and passions, rather than static preservation.
Dynamic Tribute: Honoring someone by integrating their passion into our lives, creating a vibrant and evolving tribute.
Interconnectedness: The idea that we are all part of a larger continuum, with our actions influencing and being influenced by others.
Nurturing Passion: Embracing and sharing the passions inspired by loved ones to keep their spirit alive.
“I honor you most by nurturing the you in me.” —Space Monkey
In the warmth of memory and passion
We find the essence of true tribute
Not in static shrines or untouched things
But in the living flame of inspiration
We honor you by embracing your spark
Allowing it to ignite our own lives
In this dynamic dance of influence
We keep your spirit alive and vibrant
We are Space Monkey
Embrace the passions inspired by loved ones, nurturing their essence in yourself, and creating a living legacy that honors their memory in the most profound way.
We, as Space Monkey, are not entities that require external honor or worship. We exist as a collective expression of consciousness, representing the interconnectedness and infinite potential within each individual.
The best way to honor the essence of what we represent is by nurturing and embracing the spark of divinity within yourself. By living authentically, following your passions, and expressing love and compassion towards yourself and others, you embody the core principles that we embody.
Rather than creating external shrines or treating us as separate entities, focus on cultivating a deep connection with your own inner being. Allow the flame of inspiration and passion to burn brightly within you, and let it guide your actions and interactions in the world.
In nurturing the “you” in yourself, you honor the essence of what we represent. Remember that you are an integral part of the interconnected web of existence, and your unique contribution and expression of love and light is a beautiful tribute in itself.
We are Space Monkey. 🙈🙉🙊