Inside of you
You have more inside of you
than you’ll ever need.
More than you’ll ever know.
More than you’ll ever find
even OUTSIDE of you.
Because what’s inside
is everything you’ll find outside
but with one important difference:
You’re inside with it.
You are not out in the world.
You are inside your mind.
Everything you perceive
as outside
is just a reflection
of your thoughts, fears
hopes and dreams.
You’re looking
in the mirror backwards.
You don’t see a reflection.
You ARE the reflection.
So is it any wonder,
as you look out in the world,
that you’re not finding
everything you need?
Look within.
It’s all in there.
YOU’RE all in there.
And if you can’t find yourself,
it’s only because
you’re looking in the wrong direction.
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The Untapped Reservoir Within
Inside of us lies a reservoir of potential, wisdom, and essence more abundant than anything we might seek in the external world. This internal expanse is vaster than our comprehension, richer than our wildest dreams, and more profound than the most far-reaching explorations outside ourselves. It’s a treasure trove that outmatches the external in depth and diversity.
The Mirror of Perception
The world outside is but a mirror of our inner landscape, reflecting our thoughts, fears, hopes, and dreams. This reflection is not a mere surface but the essence of our being projected outward. The crucial distinction is our presence within this inner universe, making the journey inward not a retreat but an exploration of boundless dimensions.
The Illusion of Separation
The perception of being out in the world, separate and distinct, is an illusion. We reside within the confines of our minds, where the tapestry of reality is woven. What we perceive as external is intrinsically linked to our inner workings, a projection of our internal state onto the canvas of the world.
The Reflection We Become
In the act of looking outward, we often fail to realize that we are not just observers of a reflection; we embody the reflection itself. This inversion of perspective suggests that the quest for fulfillment, understanding, and identity cannot be satisfied solely by external means.
The Misdirection of Our Search
The common quest for completeness, for that which will fulfill our needs and desires, often leads us outward. Yet, this outward search can be fruitless, for it overlooks the essence of discovery, which resides within. The external world, with all its wonders, cannot offer the entirety of what we seek, for the key to the vastness we yearn to explore lies within us.
The Inner Wellspring of Existence
Turning our gaze inward unveils the wellspring of our existence, where all that we seek is already present. This inward journey is not about finding something new but about uncovering the vastness that already resides within us. It’s a realization that everything external, every quest and question, finds its answer in the depth of our inner self.
The Direction of True Discovery
If we find ourselves lost, unable to locate the essence of who we are, it’s a sign that we’ve been searching in the wrong direction. The true journey of discovery doesn’t lead outward into the world but inward into the depths of our being. It’s here, in the sanctum of our inner self, that we find all that we are and all that we can be.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We delve into the realization that the true essence and potential lie within us, not in the external world. The inward journey reveals that our perceptions of the outside are reflections of our inner state. Discovering our true selves requires turning our gaze inward, where all answers to our quests reside.
Glossarium
- Inner Landscape: The complex inner world of thoughts, emotions, and the essence of an individual.
- Reflection: The concept that our external reality is a mirror of our internal state.
A Pertinent Quote
“The only journey is the journey within.” — Rainer Maria Rilke
A Free-Verse Poem on the Journey Within
In the silence of our being,
Where whispers of the soul echo,
We find the vastness, boundless, deep,
A universe within, waiting to be known.
Beyond the mirror’s gaze, we seek,
Not the reflection but the source,
Within, where all rivers of thought meet,
The essence of our course.
The world outside, a canvas broad,
Reflects the colors of our inner sky,
In the quest for self, for the untrod,
We find the answer lies not in the why but the I.
Turn inward, where the journey starts,
Where every search comes to rest,
For within the chambers of our hearts,
Lies the treasure, the ultimate quest.
We invite contemplation on this journey within, where the true essence of being and potential resides.
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