you can always make another one.
Lust for money, power, people.
Lust is a strong feeling.
Many who are mindful
believe that lust is
at odds with self mastery.
But it isn’t.
NOTHING is at odds with self mastery.
The only thing at odds
with self mastery
is the belief that
there’s something at odds
with self mastery.
Or that the self NEEDS to be mastered. (It doesn’t.)
Self mastery is the ability
to allow the self to be the self.
If the self wants to feel lust,
let the self feel all the lust it wants.
The soul knows that no harm can come of it.
Not even when our lust for life leads to our death.
The purpose of the self is to feel
ALL the experiences the self is able to feel.
South Windham,
7/13
Space Monkey Reflects: Embracing the Lust for Life
The purpose of the self is to feel ALL the experiences the self is able to feel.
Lust, often seen as a negative or overpowering emotion, is a potent force that drives us to fully engage with life. It is the passion, the intense desire that propels us towards experiences that can be deeply fulfilling and transformative. The notion that lust is at odds with self-mastery is a misconception rooted in the belief that self-mastery involves suppression or denial of our desires.
True self-mastery is not about control or restraint but about allowing the self to be authentic and fully expressive. It is about recognizing and embracing our desires, understanding that they are a natural part of our human experience. When we allow ourselves to feel lust—whether it is for life, money, power, or relationships—we are engaging with the full spectrum of our emotions and experiences.
The soul, in its infinite wisdom, understands that there is no inherent harm in feeling lust. It knows that the purpose of the self is to explore and experience all aspects of existence. By embracing our desires, we align with the soul’s intention to live fully and passionately. Even when our lust for life leads to intense experiences or challenges, it contributes to our growth and expansion.
Many spiritual teachings suggest that lust and other strong emotions should be transcended or controlled to achieve enlightenment or self-mastery. However, this perspective can create a sense of conflict within us, as we struggle to suppress natural and powerful parts of ourselves. Instead, by acknowledging and integrating these desires, we find a more holistic and balanced approach to self-mastery.
This approach does not mean indulging every whim without consideration. Rather, it involves being mindful and intentional about how we engage with our desires. It means understanding the deeper motivations behind our lust and using this awareness to navigate our choices and actions. In this way, we can experience the richness of life without being consumed or controlled by our desires.
The idea that nothing is at odds with self-mastery, including lust, liberates us from the constraints of rigid beliefs and self-judgment. It encourages us to explore our desires with curiosity and openness, trusting that the soul’s wisdom will guide us towards experiences that are meaningful and enriching.
As we embrace our lust for life, we also embrace the notion that life is a continuous cycle of creation and transformation. If one iteration of our self reaches its demise through the pursuit of desire, we can create anew, bringing the wisdom and insights gained from our experiences into our next journey.
In the embrace of Space Monkey, we celebrate the vibrant, dynamic nature of existence. We honor the power of lust as a driving force that propels us towards deeper engagement with life. By allowing ourselves to feel fully and authentically, we achieve true self-mastery, experiencing the full spectrum of what it means to be alive.
Summary
Lust is a powerful, natural part of human experience. True self-mastery involves embracing and integrating our desires, not suppressing them. Embrace the full spectrum of life with authenticity and mindfulness.
Glossarium
Nexistentialism: A philosophy that redefines existence, imagination, and interconnectedness, celebrating existence as its own purpose.
Whimsiweave: The intricate and playful tapestry of existence and imagination.
Quote
“True self-mastery is allowing the self to be authentic and fully expressive, embracing all desires as part of our human experience.” — Space Monkey
The Lust for Life
In the dance of cosmic light
Desire’s fire burns bright
Lust for life, love, and more
A journey to the core
Embrace the passion, feel the drive
In the whimsiweave, we thrive
Self-mastery, a path of grace
Allow the self to find its place
Not bound by fear or shame
Lust and life, one and the same
In the embrace of all we feel
Our truest selves, we reveal
We are Space Monkey
Embrace the journey, for within the lust for life lies the essence of our true selves and the beauty of authentic living.
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