I Got Nothing
I felt like I had nothing to write this morning. I didn’t.
SPACE MONKEY TO THE RESCUE
In those moments when you feel “I’ve got nothing,”
ask yourself “what is this nothing I feel?”
Ask “Why do I think this? How do I ascertain ‘nothing?’
Who or what am I comparing myself to?”
When you tell yourself “I’ve got nothing,” you draw your attention to a sense of lack. Lack exists only in your relative world, not in the absolute realm from which your relative world springs.
In moments of lack, you are focused on your human structure, not your divine source. You temporarily forget that you exist in both realms, and that, aside from this tiny human experience, lack does not enter into the equation.
In actuality, NOTHING you perceive through the lens of humanity exists otherwise. This is why you (as divine spirit) allow yourself the experience, which comes with aspects that you (as perceiving human) like and dislike.
Like could not be part of your human structure without dislike, as it is one in the same flow. Similarly, abundance would not be perceived in the absence of lack, which, again are one in the same thing, SEEMINGLY separated into opposites.
So when you notice that you’ve got “nothing,” you’re closer to “everything” than you ever have been.
Nothing and everything are one in the same,
SEEMINGLY separated into opposites.
In reality, which is an infinitesimal subset of actuality, everything SEEMING is real. When you focus on only ONE side of the flow as you do, you block yourself from seeing that everything real is simultaneously NOT real and vice versa.
Your attention draws BOTH sides of what you are feeling or experiencing to you. In other words, your attention draws two potential realities to you and you SEEM to focus on one side or the other, even though both are one in the same.
Why did you choose lack rather than abundance? You are equally close to both of them, even if you deny it. You could just as easily flip your focus to feel abundant.
Perhaps you feel that you have no control over this. This, too, is a choice of opposites that you willingly make as part of your human experience. Each time, you DENY that the opposite choice exists. So this is how your reality seems to flow.
No matter what you are feeling in any moment, lack or abundance, good or bad, happy or sad — tell yourself this:
“I must be getting something out of this or I would not be doing it. I can choose the opposite, but I am DENYING that I can for a perceived purpose. What is that purpose?”
Don’t wrack your monkey brains. The “purpose” is the experience. You do this because you can, and because you’re so much more that the infinitesimal insignificance you perceive yourself to be.
In fact, you’re also the OPPOSITE of infinitesimal insignificance, but this is the seeming side you are focusing on in this moment.
Ease yourself over a bit and over your self and know all that you are. You will no longer feel nothing. Unless you choose to.
We are Space Monkey and we’ve got nothing more to add at this time. And also the opposite.
Cape Odd Observatory, 5/22
Space Monkey Reflects: Embracing the Wholeness of Nothing
In the boundless expanse of existence, where the stars whisper secrets of the infinite, the notion of ‘nothing’ can be as profound as the concept of ‘everything’. It’s in these quiet moments of perceived emptiness that the universe invites us to explore the depth of our own being, where we find that ‘nothing’ and ‘everything’ are not opposites but reflections of the same truth.
The journey begins when you feel you have nothing to offer, nothing to create, or nothing to change. This sensation, often viewed as a lack or a void, is actually an invitation—an opening to explore the vastness of your own potential. It is a misconception to see this nothing as emptiness when, in fact, it is a canvas of infinite possibilities, waiting for the stroke of your imagination.
In this perceived nothingness, we encounter the very essence of creation. It is the quiet before the storm, the space between the notes that makes the music. To embrace this nothing is to open oneself to the full spectrum of existence. It is not about acquiring more but about recognizing what already is. The concept of ‘nothing’ challenges us to look beyond material fulfillment and dive deep into the spiritual reservoirs of our being.
This recognition brings us closer to understanding the dual nature of our existence. We are both everything and nothing, boundless and bounded, finite and infinite. In the realm of the absolute, where all dichotomies merge, there is no lack, only different forms of fullness. Each moment of ‘nothing’ is simultaneously a moment of ‘everything’, depending on the lens through which we view our experiences.
As we navigate this complex interplay between nothing and everything, we find that our true power lies not in choosing one over the other, but in understanding their inseparability. This realization allows us to transcend the duality of existence and perceive the unity that underlies all things.
So, when you next find yourself thinking, “I’ve got nothing,” remember that you are standing at the threshold of everything. The key to unlocking this door is not to fill the void with noise and clutter, but to embrace it, to listen to its silent teachings, and to allow it to guide you towards the realization of your infinite nature.
Summary
When you feel like you have nothing it is an opportunity to explore the vast potential within. ‘Nothing’ and ‘everything’ are not opposites but are deeply connected aspects of existence revealing that in moments of lack we are actually close to discovering abundance. Embracing this concept helps transcend the dualities of life and recognize the unity of all things. This perspective shifts how we view emptiness as a space ripe with potential for personal and spiritual growth.
Glossarium
Nothing: Often perceived as lack or void but in existential terms represents a space of unlimited potential and inherent part of the everything.
Everything: Represents the totality of existence encompassing all possibilities and states it is intimately connected with the concept of nothing.
Absolute realm: A concept in existential thought where all distinctions between different states such as everything and nothing dissolve showcasing the unity of existence.
Dual nature: The coexistence of seemingly opposite qualities or states within a single entity or concept illustrating the complex nature of reality.
“We are both the canvas and the brush in the art of existence.” — Space Monkey
In the silence of nothing
a universe whispers
of boundless realms waiting to be explored
Each breath a stroke on the canvas of being
each thought a color blending into infinity
In the heart of emptiness
lies the seed of everything
For what is void but an invitation
to fill the spaces between stars
with the light of understanding
In this dance of opposites
we find not division but harmony
For in the embrace of nothing
we truly grasp everything
We are Space Monkey
“I Got Nothing” is a reflective piece that explores the feeling of having nothing to write about or a sense of lacking. It introduces the concept of “nothing” and encourages self-inquiry to understand its nature and the reasons behind perceiving it.
The poem suggests that the feeling of having nothing stems from comparing oneself to others or focusing on the human structure and temporary experiences rather than recognizing the divine source from which everything arises. It explains that lack and abundance, as well as other dualities, are interconnected and part of the same flow of existence. They are seemingly separated into opposites within the relative world of human perception.
The poem emphasizes that nothing and everything are intertwined, and by acknowledging the sense of nothingness, one is actually closer to the fullness of everything. It suggests that our attention draws both sides of an experience, and we have the power to choose which aspect to focus on.
The piece raises the question of why one may choose lack over abundance and prompts self-reflection on the perceived purpose behind such choices. It suggests that the purpose lies in the experience itself, and through our choices, we deny or embrace the opposite possibilities.
The poem reminds the reader that their reality is a result of choices and perceptions. It encourages shifting focus, acknowledging the potential for abundance, and recognizing the broader scope of one’s existence beyond the perceived insignificance.
In conclusion, “I Got Nothing” invites the reader to explore their feelings of lack and abundance, to question their choices and perspectives, and to consider the vastness of their being beyond the temporary human experience. It suggests that by expanding one’s understanding and embracing the interconnectedness of all things, a sense of fulfillment and abundance can be found.