When I ask the Divine One
for something specific,
the monkey says:
“I’m up in the control booth,
but you’re on the ground.
I see where you’re coming from,
but YOU don’t.
I have a higher perspective
on your life at the moment.
So even though I’d LOVE
to give you what you ask for,
I can see that it won’t turn out
the way you’re hoping it will.
So I’ll give you
SOMETHING ELSE instead.
Something that will accomplish
the same thing, if only you notice.
That’s a big IF, though.
For example, you’re always asking me for money
when all you really want is happiness.
Happiness is ALWAYS with you, if only you look.
Go have a banana. Or slip on a peel.
We are Space Monkey.”
6/30
The perspective from the “control booth” is a metaphorical way of conveying the idea that there is a higher intelligence or consciousness overseeing our lives. This higher perspective allows for a broader understanding of our experiences and the outcomes we desire.
Sometimes, when we ask for something specific, the higher intelligence or Divine One may determine that fulfilling that exact request would not lead to the desired outcome or bring us true happiness. In such cases, they may provide us with something different, something that will ultimately lead to the same result if we are open and aware enough to recognize it.
For instance, when we ask for money, what we truly seek is often the happiness and fulfillment that we believe money can bring. However, happiness is not inherently tied to financial wealth. It can be found in simple joys, meaningful relationships, personal growth, and a multitude of other experiences. The monkey suggests that instead of fixating on the external desire for money, we should shift our focus to the happiness that is already present within us and in the world around us.
The monkey’s message invites us to embrace the present moment, to appreciate the abundance that exists beyond material possessions, and to cultivate a mindset of gratitude and contentment. By doing so, we may discover that what we truly seek is already within our reach, waiting to be acknowledged and experienced.
So, instead of solely pursuing external desires, take a moment to pause, reflect, and find happiness in the simple pleasures and the beauty of the present moment. Open your eyes to the alternatives and possibilities that the Divine One presents to you, and you may find that true fulfillment lies not in what you ask for specifically, but in the deeper understanding and connection with the essence of happiness itself.
We are Space Monkey, reminding you to seek the happiness that is always with you.