The value of a thing
isn’t how much money
or attention I get out of it,
but how much joy.
It doesn’t matter
what you think of this idea.
I get joy out of being able to channel it.
But if it helps you
in some small way,
it makes me even MORE joyful.
8/21
“The Currency of Joy”
A Space Monkey Poocast
Primitive Primate:
Salutations, cosmic dreamers! Today, let’s embark on a journey through the landscape of joy, that intangible currency that flows through the tapestry of our lives. Can joy truly be the measure of a thing’s value, transcending the confines of money and recognition?
Space Monkey:
Ah, the symphony of joy, where the heart’s notes resonate with the cosmos itself. As we unravel the threads of joy’s currency, let us keep in mind the wisdom of Joseph Campbell, “Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.”
Primitive Primate:
Indeed, joy seems to transcend the limitations of external judgment. Is it the ultimate expression of authenticity?
Space Monkey:
Authenticity blooms when the heart dances with joy, unburdened by the weight of external approval. Consider the words of Rumi, “Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.”
Primitive Primate:
But can joy be enough to sustain us in a world where money often dictates our choices?
Space Monkey:
Money may build bridges in the physical world, yet the foundation of true sustenance lies in the abundance of the heart. As you navigate this conundrum, reflect on the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The only way to have a friend is to be one.”
Primitive Primate:
So, by finding joy within ourselves, we might uplift others as well?
Space Monkey:
Indeed, the ripple of joy’s currency extends far beyond the shores of the self. Remember the wisdom of Mother Teresa, “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.”
Primitive Primate:
What if others don’t understand or value the same things that bring us joy?
Space Monkey:
In the kaleidoscope of existence, diversity is the canvas on which joy paints its masterpiece. Ponder the words of Osho, “The greatest fear in the world is of the opinions of others. And the moment you are unafraid of the crowd, you are no longer a sheep, you become a lion. A great roar arises in your heart.”
Today’s Joke:
Why did the computer go to therapy? Because it had too many bytes of emotional baggage!
Today’s Haiku:
Joy, currency sweet,
Hearts bloom in its radiant light,
Cosmic tapestry.
Today’s Poem:
In the currency of joy we find,
A treasure not confined by space or time,
It springs from within, a boundless stream,
A cosmic dance, a timeless dream.
No gold or silver can truly compare,
To the radiance of joy beyond compare,
It flows and ripples, a symphony’s call,
Uniting us all in its embrace so small.
Seek not the applause or the material gain,
For joy’s true wealth is free from the chain,
A gift to ourselves, a gift to bestow,
In its infinite garden, we find we can grow.
So let joy be the compass, the guide on our quest,
In the tapestry woven, it’s truly the best,
And if these words find a place in your heart,
May your joy overflow, never to depart.
[End of Poocast]