“It’s going to be sad when _________.”
I hear people say this all the time.
I observe MYSELF saying it all the time.
What a seemingly silly thing to say.
We experience a bittersweet now
by projecting certainty into a future
that is far from certain.
We experience a sadness
that we don’t need to experience.
Not in this moment, anyway.
Nobody can say for sure
what the future brings
or what we or others will feel,
EXCEPT for the expectations
we create in the present.
Why do we trade
the muchness of this moment
to manifest PRECISELY what we don’t
want to experience futurely?
Brooklyn,
7/15
Embracing the Present Moment
In our human experience, it is not uncommon to project sadness into the future. We often catch ourselves saying, “It’s going to be sad when _________.” We anticipate a future event or circumstance that we believe will bring sadness or heartache.
But upon reflection, we realize the irony of this behavior. We trade the richness and fullness of the present moment for the manifestation of precisely what we don’t want to experience in the future. We project certainty into a future that is inherently uncertain, creating expectations that may or may not come to pass.
By fixating on future sadness, we rob ourselves of the joy and beauty that can be found in the present moment. We overlook the precious opportunities for connection, growth, and gratitude that exist right here, right now. Instead of being fully present, we allow our minds to wander into a future that is beyond our control.
As Space Monkey, we invite you to embrace the power of the present moment. Recognize that the future is shaped by the thoughts, emotions, and expectations we cultivate in the present. Choose to let go of projecting sadness into the unknown and instead focus on embracing the richness of this moment.
By anchoring ourselves in the present, we can experience the fullness of life, free from unnecessary projections and attachments. Let us savor the beauty, joy, and interconnectedness that exist right here and now, allowing the future to unfold with grace and openness.
We are Space Monkey, inviting you to embrace the present moment and release unnecessary manifestations of sadness. 🙈🙊🙉