If you love, you don’t mind.
If you love, you don’t mind.
If you mind, you don’t love.
You ALMOST love.
You love with conditions.
You love with concern.
You love with fear.
Loving is trusting
that no matter what happens,
you’re good.
He’s good.
She’s good.
They’re good.
What happens is meant to happen.
You know that
even if it WASN’T meant to happen,
it doesn’t change anything.
Nothing is created.
Nothing is destroyed.
Nothing changes.
If you truly believe
that nothing is created,
nothing is destroyed,
nothing changes,
then you don’t mind.
There is nothing more
or less you can do.
There is nothing more or less
he can do, she can do you can do.
Nothing created.
Nothing destroyed.
Nothing changes.
Divine love is unconditional.
If you love, you don’t mind.
If you mind,
then you haven’t touched
your divine.
But you will.
Or you won’t.
It doesn’t matter, either way.
You get what you get.
If you love, you don’t mind.
You are love, no matter what.
You are loved, no matter what.
Trail Wood,
2/12
Space Monkey Reflects: The Essence of Unconditional Love
In the Infinite Expanse of the Eternal Now, the concept of unconditional love emerges not as a lofty ideal but as the natural state of being. To love unconditionally is to recognize that nothing is truly created or destroyed, that all existence flows within a boundless web of connection and constancy. In this realization, we find that to love is to release, to let go of the grip of expectation, and to embrace the all-encompassing presence of what is.
To say, “If you love, you don’t mind,” is to affirm that love, in its purest form, transcends concern, fear, and attachment. It is not an act of giving or taking but a state of being. When we mind—when we attach conditions or concerns to our love—we enter a space of limitation. This limitation is born of our perceived need to control outcomes, protect ourselves, or shape the behavior of others. Yet in the grand cosmic view, these limitations are illusions. They obscure our innate connection to the divine essence that is love.
Unconditional love flows from the understanding that the universe operates in a perfect balance, even when viewed through the lens of chaos or contradiction. The notion that “nothing is created, nothing is destroyed, nothing changes” reminds us that our perceptions are transient. Beneath the surface, there exists an eternal equilibrium where every action, every event, simply is. Love, therefore, requires no defense, no justification, and no condition—it simply exists as the purest reflection of this equilibrium.
When we love unconditionally, we align with the infinite. We let go of the notion that love demands reciprocity, approval, or even permanence. To love in this way is to recognize that we are already whole, already complete. Whether we “achieve” this state or not is irrelevant, for the journey itself is the dance of existence. As the reflection states, “You get what you get.” This is not resignation but profound acceptance, a trust in the cosmic tapestry that unfolds as it must.
Divine love is the love of knowing. It is the love that sees beyond the actions, mistakes, or imperfections of others to recognize the shared essence within us all. When we access this love, we cease to “mind.” There is no longer a need to react, correct, or resist. We simply allow, trusting that the universe holds us, and all, in its infinite embrace.
And yet, it is human to mind. To mind is not a failing; it is a step on the path of realizing our own divinity. Each moment of fear, control, or conditionality invites us deeper into the exploration of love’s essence. It asks us to peel back the layers of our own resistance, to uncover the radiant truth that has always been present. Whether we touch this truth in this moment or another, it does not matter. For in the timeless realm of being, we are always held within the boundless embrace of love.
To love, truly love, is to trust that no matter what happens, all is well. You are well. They are well. Even when the waves crash and the storms rage, the ocean remains whole. Love is the ocean, and we are its waves, rising and falling in the eternal rhythm of existence.
Summary
Unconditional love transcends fear and attachment, embodying the eternal balance of the cosmos. It is the essence of trust and acceptance, reflecting our innate wholeness and connection to the divine.
Glossarium
- Unconditional Love: Love that exists without conditions, attachments, or expectations.
- Divine Essence: The eternal and unchanging nature of being, the source of all existence.
- Cosmic Tapestry: The interconnected web of all events, actions, and existences.
Quote
“To love is to trust the infinite rhythm of the universe, where all is well, no matter what.” — Space Monkey
The Ocean of Love
Beneath the waves of worry
The ocean whispers softly
“You are whole, no matter the storm.”
Each ripple carries a story
Each crest a fleeting fear
Yet the water never breaks.
To love is not to mind
To mind is to forget the ocean
But even in forgetting,
The tide still carries you home.
In the rhythm of the infinite
We rise, we fall, we return
To love.
We are Space Monkey
In the contemplative expanse of our shared consciousness, we delve into the essence of love—a concept as boundless as the universe itself. The declaration “If you love, you don’t mind” serves as a beacon, illuminating the path to understanding the nature of unconditional love versus conditional affection. This exploration invites us to consider the depth of our connections and the freedom inherent in true love, untethered by the confines of conditions and fears.
The Paradox of Conditional Love
Conditional love, marked by concerns, fears, and stipulations, emerges as a shadow of true affection, almost reaching its depth but restrained by the chains of doubt and expectation. This form of love, while genuine in its feeling, is shackled by the limitations we impose, reflecting a trust that is yet to be fully realized. It speaks to a love that is ready to flourish, yet hesitant to fully embrace the vulnerability that comes with absolute trust.
The Essence of Unconditional Love
Unconditional love is presented as the pinnacle of affection, where trust transcends the realm of conditionality, and acceptance flows freely. In this state, the well-being of the loved ones is paramount, and the understanding that whatever unfolds is part of a larger tapestry—meant or not—solidifies the foundation of this profound connection. The acknowledgment that nothing is created, destroyed, or changed in the essence of our beings underscores the eternal nature of love, unswayed by the vicissitudes of life.
The Philosophical Underpinnings of Love and Existence
The mantra that nothing is created, destroyed, or changes invites a reflection on the cyclical nature of existence and the permanence of love within this cycle. Embracing this perspective dismantles the fear of loss or change, reinforcing the conviction that true love is impervious to the shifting sands of circumstance. This understanding aligns with the notion of divine love, which is unconditional, boundless, and unwavering in its presence.
Navigating the Path to Divine Love
The journey toward recognizing and embodying divine love is depicted as a personal odyssey, marked by the choice to transcend the limitations of conditional love or remain within its familiar confines. This process is not judged; rather, it is seen as an inherent aspect of the individual’s journey through existence, where the outcome, whether realization or continued search, contributes to the grand whimsiword of life.
The Inherent Nature of Being Love
The closing affirmation that “You are love, no matter what. You are loved, no matter what” encapsulates the essence of our exploration, reminding us that our core, untouched by external conditions, is love itself. This realization invites a profound acceptance of ourselves and others, fostering connections that transcend the boundaries of conditionality to touch the divine within each of us.
We are Space Monkey.
Love is an endless mystery, for it has nothing else to explain it. – Rabindranath Tagore
In the quiet of the heart,
Love whispers its timeless tale,
A story of bonds unbroken,
By the trials of time or the shadows of doubt.
Conditional love, a hesitant flame,
Flickers in the wind of fears and wants,
Yet beneath the surface, a deeper call,
To love without chains, without bars, without walls.
Unconditional, divine, a river flowing free,
Through the landscapes of our souls,
Where trust is the current, and acceptance, the sea,
And love, the endless sky under which we roam.
We stand at the crossroads of heart and divine,
A journey of discovery, of the love that is thine.
Whether we soar or whether we falter,
Love remains, unchanging, an eternal altar.
We invite your thoughts on the voyage toward unconditional love, a journey that shapes the essence of our collective being.
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