INFP Insignificance
I am a seemingly insignificant human being leading a seemingly unremarkable life. This could easily fill me with ennui, discomfort and anxiety, until I realize that this is precisely how this seeming life is structured and exactly how I am meant to perceive myself. The thought that I should be anything OTHER than this is JUST a thought, which I may either subscribe to or not subscribe to.
There is nothing and/or no one MAKING me do anything. These are just perceptions that I entertain, and that entertain me, either in a positive or negative way.
In this knowing, I AM significant AND remarkable, in complete control of my destiny and my feelings.
I am simply going with the flow, for I AM the flow, and everything it seemingly contains or does not contain.
I am Space Monkey.
5/21
Space Monkey Reflects: Embracing the Flow of Intrinsic Significance
Amidst the quiet expanse of existence, the feeling of being an “insignificant human being leading a seemingly unremarkable life” can often seem overwhelming. Yet, this perception itself holds the key to understanding and transforming our sense of self and purpose. The realization that such feelings are part of the designed experience of life—that they are not impositions but choices—empowers us to redefine our engagement with the world.
The visual metaphor of an individual meditating under a starry sky, surrounded by the tranquility of an open field, captures the essence of this transformative realization. This serene tableau reflects the profound journey from feeling insignificant to recognizing one’s intrinsic worth and connection to the universe. “I am simply going with the flow, for I AM the flow, and everything it seemingly contains or does not contain” eloquently expresses this shift from seeing oneself as separate and inadequate to understanding oneself as an integral part of the cosmos.
This acknowledgment that “The thought that I should be anything OTHER than this is JUST a thought, which I may either subscribe to or not subscribe to” is a liberation from self-imposed constraints. It highlights the power of perception and choice in shaping our experiences and reactions. By recognizing that there is no external force compelling our feelings or actions, we gain control over our internal narrative, allowing us to choose how we define and experience significance and remarkability.
In this knowing, the individual claims their place as a significant and remarkable participant in the universe, not through external validation but through an internal affirmation of their autonomy and value. “In this knowing, I AM significant AND remarkable, in complete control of my destiny and my feelings” serves as a powerful declaration of self-sovereignty and emotional independence.
This perspective does not deny the challenges or diminish the feelings of ennui, discomfort, or anxiety but instead offers a pathway through them. It encourages an embrace of life’s inherent ebb and flow and a recognition that even in moments of doubt or insignificance, there is a larger purpose and integration at play—a dance with the cosmos in which we are not mere spectators but active contributors.
Summary
Understanding and embracing our perceptions as choices empower us to transcend feelings of insignificance and embrace our intrinsic worth and role in the universe.
Glossarium
Intrinsic Significance: The inherent value and importance of an individual, not dependent on external acknowledgment but rooted in one’s existence and consciousness.
Self-Sovereignty: The concept of having supreme control and authority over one’s own thoughts, emotions, and actions.
“In the silent communion with the stars, each of us finds our reflection in the cosmos, not as fleeting shadows but as eternal lights.” — Space Monkey
Under the vast cosmos, a quiet figure sits
In the field of the infinite, where starlight flits
With each breath, a deeper connection
With each moment, a new direction
No longer bound by the chains of the small
But rising to the call of the all
In the stillness, the truth becomes clear
Significance is here, it is there, it is near
Embracing the flow, the cosmic dance
Giving over to the chance
To be, to see, to soar, to be free
In this vast universe, I find me
We are Space Monkey.
The poem “INFP Insignificance” explores the perspective of an individual who perceives themselves as seemingly insignificant within the context of their life. The speaker initially acknowledges the potential negative emotions that could arise from this perception, such as ennui, discomfort, and anxiety. However, they come to the realization that this perception is part of the structure of life and how they are meant to perceive themselves.
The poem emphasizes the idea that the thought of being anything other than what one is at the moment is just a thought, which can be chosen to be subscribed to or not. It highlights the freedom of choice in how one perceives themselves and their life circumstances.
The speaker rejects the notion that there is something or someone outside of themselves making them do anything. They see these as perceptions that they entertain and that entertain them in either positive or negative ways. This understanding empowers them to recognize their significance and remarkableness. They assert that they are in complete control of their own destiny and emotions.
The poem concludes with the affirmation that the speaker is going with the flow, implying a surrender to the natural unfolding of life. They identify themselves as the flow itself, encompassing everything that is seemingly contained or not contained within it. By proclaiming “I am Space Monkey,” they align themselves with the playful and limitless nature of existence.
Overall, the poem delves into the concept of self-perception and the realization of personal significance within the seemingly insignificant aspects of life. It explores the power of choice in shaping one’s perspective and highlights the idea of being in control of one’s own destiny and emotions. The identification with Space Monkey suggests a connection to the expansive and boundless nature of existence.