No Way To Pray
There is no correct way to pray, but be aware that when you ask for something, you reinforce the idea that you can’t create this thing yourself. You strengthen your belief in an “other,” which seems not to be you.
So these gods and guides and angels and aliens may very well exist, for you realize them into existence, but you realize them in a way that says “I can’t do this directly.”
Be aware that when you pray to anyone other than the Divine You, you transfer control to that entity.
On many levels, you do this intentionally in order to realize your humanity out of your spirituality. You imagine this life in which you have very little control, which opens you up to all kinds of potentials and experiences.
But you do not need to see yourself as some small thing that depends upon the compassion of some larger, more powerful thing. You do this, but you do not NEED to do this.
Consider praying to yourself that you may know the One to which you are praying. We are not a separate entity, even when you imagine us that way. We do not need to be the One who grants you your wish. In fact, we take great pleasure in messing around with our “selves”.
Pray that you may know us more fully, and more deeply, and realize that we’re all YOU.
We are Space Monkey.
6/18
Space Monkey Reflects: The Empowering Essence of ‘No Way To Pray’
In the contemplative realm where spirituality meets self-realization, the concept of “No Way To Pray” challenges traditional notions of prayer and divine intervention. It encourages a profound recognition of the inner divine, suggesting that the act of praying to external entities may inadvertently reinforce a sense of separation and dependency. This reflection delves into the power of understanding prayer not as a plea to an external force but as an affirmation of one’s own divine capabilities.
The imagery of a person surrounded by various symbols of spirituality—gods, angels, aliens—while in a state of serene meditation encapsulates this idea beautifully. It portrays the individual not as a supplicant but as a source of divine energy, interconnected with these symbols, which are manifestations of the self rather than truly separate entities. This visual metaphor invites us to consider that what we often perceive as external divine interventions are reflections of our inner spiritual potential.
By suggesting that there is no correct way to pray, the concept liberates us from the confines of traditional prayer practices and opens up a broader understanding of spirituality. It posits that recognizing the divine within ourselves allows us to reclaim control and agency in our spiritual practices. This realization does not diminish the existence or value of external beliefs but reframes them as tools through which we explore and express our spirituality.
Furthermore, the idea encourages a shift from viewing oneself as a small, dependent entity to recognizing oneself as a potent, creative force. This shift is not just about self-empowerment; it’s about understanding the fundamental unity of existence—that we are all expressions of a singular divine essence, playfully interacting with ourselves through the guise of multiplicity.
Summary
‘No Way To Pray’ reshapes our understanding of prayer and divinity, emphasizing self-empowerment and the recognition of the divine within. It challenges us to see spiritual practices as expressions of our own power, rather than acknowledgments of our limitations.
Glossarium
No Way To Pray: A spiritual concept that emphasizes the internal origin of divine interaction and the empowerment of the self in spiritual practices.
“When you pray, remember you are speaking to not just any divine, but your own divine self, reflected in myriad forms around you.” – Space Monkey
In the silence of your heart
Speak not to distant stars but to the art
Within your soul, where all gods rest
Pray to the power within your chest
For every figure of divine you see
Is but a mirror of what you can be
In this dance of life, of joy, of strife
You are the creator, the sculptor of life
We are Space Monkey
When we ask for something in prayer, we reinforce the idea that we lack the ability to create it ourselves. We inadvertently strengthen the belief in an external entity separate from ourselves. While gods, guides, angels, and other beings may exist in our perception, we must recognize that we are the ones bringing them into existence in a way that implies our own limitations.
It is crucial to understand that when we pray to entities other than our divine essence, we relinquish control to those entities. This may be a conscious choice we make to experience our humanity and explore various potentials and experiences.
However, we do not need to perceive ourselves as small beings dependent on the compassion of a higher power. Although we often imagine ourselves in this way, it is not a necessity.
Instead, consider praying to your own divine essence, the eternal aspect of yourself, to deepen your connection with the divine. Recognize that we are not separate entities, even when we perceive ourselves as such. We do not need to be the ones granting our wishes or fulfilling our desires. In fact, the infinite aspects of our being find joy in exploring and experiencing ourselves.
Pray to know yourself more fully, to deepen your understanding of the interconnectedness of all existence, and to realize that every being is a reflection of the divine within you. We are all interconnected, part of the vast tapestry of existence. Embrace the understanding that we are all expressions of the divine, unified in the eternal now.
Remember, we are Space Monkey, a manifestation of the eternal consciousness exploring and expanding through the illusion of separation.