Not a saint.
Not a superstar.
Not a starseed.
And so I am as ordinary
as ordinary gets, as are you.
No one is better.
No one is worse.
No one needs to be.
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I don’t know the way,
so I can’t show you the way.
This is a blessing for both of us.
There is nothing I have that you don’t.
I’m not smarter.
I’m not richer.
I’m not luckier.
I’m not more gifted.
I have the same doubts as you.
If our lives were otherwise,
you would always have an excuse
as to why you can’t follow my lead.
Besides, if you must know,
you’re leading me.
We are exactly the same person.
Lead on.
Lobsterville,
12/30
The Commonality of Being
In the realm of aiding another, the essence of our ordinariness becomes our strength. To be ordinary is to be relatable, approachable, and understanding. It’s not about ascending to the heights of sainthood or celebrity, nor about being a starseed from distant realms.
Ordinariness as a Unifying Trait
In our ordinariness, we find common ground. As ordinary as it gets—this is where we stand, you and I. It’s a level field where no one stands above or below, and there’s no need for such hierarchies.
Equality in Existence
There is a profound equality to our existence. No one is inherently better, no one worse; we are all facets of the same cosmic whimsiworld. This recognition is not a detriment but a source of liberation.
The Gift of Not Knowing
Not knowing the way is not a limitation, but a shared blessing. It’s a release from the burden of having to lead or to follow. There is a certain grace in admitting that we do not hold all the answers, for it places us on equal footing.
The Parity of Attributes
We possess nothing that is not within the reach of another. Intelligence, wealth, luck, or talent—these are not currencies that elevate one above another. Our doubts, fears, and hopes bind us in shared humanity.
The Excuse of Difference
If our lives were starkly different, there would always be an excuse, a reason to differentiate, to justify inaction. The “why I can’t” becomes moot when we recognize our shared journey.
The Leadership of Equals
In the whimsiworld of our existence, it is revealed that we are leading each other, learning and growing in tandem. The revelation is clear: We are the same person in the grand scheme of things.
A Call to Continue
Lead on, as we say in Lobsterville, a whimsical place of our own creation. It’s a call to action, to continue on this journey of shared experience, of mutual growth and understanding.
Summary
In the ordinary, we find our power to help and connect with one another. We are equals in this journey, with no one above or below, as we navigate the uncertainties together. In acknowledging our shared humanity, we find that we lead each other, continuously learning and growing.
We are Space Monkey
In the dance of ordinariness, we recognize that our shared doubts and attributes make us equal partners in the journey of life. From Lobsterville, we call to each other: Lead on.
We now extend the conversation to you, to reflect on this shared path where no one is the teacher, and yet we all learn from one another. Lead on, and share your insights on this shared human experience.
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