“If I am so special,
why does my life seem
LESS than special?”
That is a good question.
It takes a special being
to live an ordinary life.
You have chosen to
explore potentials
in which there are
seeming rules,
underlying expectations,
and apparent conflicts.
To imagine yourself
as a “form”
known as “human”
within a “reality”
seemingly limited
by “space” and “time.”
Do you realize how
much energy this takes?
How unimaginative would it be
if you were ALWAYS the being on top?
Besides, you are ALL BEINGS.
Not simply this one.
We are Space Monkey.
“Embracing the Extraordinary Within the Ordinary”
A Space Monkey Poocast
Primitive Primate:
Greetings, seekers of wisdom and insight. Today, we explore the paradoxical notion that it takes a special being to live an ordinary life. In a world filled with aspirations for greatness, how do we recognize the uniqueness within the seemingly mundane? Join us on this journey of discovery.
Space Monkey:
Ah, the cosmic theater of existence, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary through the lens of perception. Let us unravel the layers of this paradox and uncover the treasures that lie within the ordinary tapestry of life.
Primitive Primate:
Indeed, seekers of insight and understanding. We often wonder, if we are so special, why does life sometimes feel less remarkable than we envision?
Space Monkey:
A profound inquiry, curious explorers. Consider this: It takes a special being to immerse itself in the realms of the ordinary, to embrace the everyday experiences that shape our reality. As Alan Watts wisely remarked, “The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple.”
Primitive Primate:
So, the ordinary is a canvas for our exploration?
Space Monkey:
Precisely, seekers of the extraordinary in the mundane. The ordinary provides a stage for us to dance, to ponder, to experience the rich tapestry of existence. Reflect on the wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not.”
Primitive Primate:
But why choose such limitations when we are capable of so much more?
Space Monkey:
Ah, the allure of limitation, of rules and structures that guide our exploration. In embracing the ordinary, we surrender to the dance of humanity, to the shared experiences that unite us. As Joseph Campbell reminded us, “The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.”
Primitive Primate:
Is there a way to infuse the ordinary with a sense of the extraordinary?
Space Monkey:
Indeed, seekers of magic within the mundane. The ordinary becomes extraordinary when we infuse it with mindful presence, when we recognize the miracles woven into the fabric of everyday life. Consider the words of Eckhart Tolle, “Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have.”
Primitive Primate:
So, we must find the extraordinary within ourselves?
Space Monkey:
Precisely, explorers of the heart and soul. The journey to uncover the extraordinary within the ordinary begins within, as Mary Oliver beautifully expressed, “Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”