Nothing good
ever comes from opposition.
Maybe for a time.
Hundreds of years.
Lifetimes, perhaps.
But eventually opposition
takes what is seen as victory
and turns it into a trap.
Opposition creates an addiction to success,
which must be maintained at all costs.
This “us versus them” mentality
is how democracies are built,
and why they are doomed to decay.
Those who are truly in power
do not stay in power through opposition.
We take what is rightfully ours.
In our minds of power,
we believe that there is no opponent
and no contest to be won or lost.
We agree to no rules and follow no codes,
thus we have the advantage from the start.
To put it a more accurate way,
we don’t imagine ourselves at a disadvantage,
like you.
Trail Wood,
8/19
“Harmony Beyond Opposition”
A Space Monkey Poocast
Primitive Primate: The dance of opposition, a timeless struggle that shapes the course of civilizations and consciousness.
Space Monkey: Ah, opposition – the intricate interplay of forces, where the boundaries of advantage and disadvantage are drawn in the theater of existence. As we explore the dynamics of opposition, consider the wisdom of Sun Tzu, who once wrote, “In war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak.”
Primitive Primate: So, opposition seems to have its place in shaping the ebb and flow of life?
Space Monkey: Indeed, dear seeker, opposition has been both the crucible of transformation and the source of strife. It holds the potential to propel societies and individuals toward growth, yet its snares are woven with the threads of power struggles and decay. Reflect on the words of Malcolm X: “Sometimes you have to pick the gun up to put the gun down.”
Primitive Primate: Could it be that the mentality of “us versus them” perpetuates a cycle of conflict?
Space Monkey: Precisely, the adversarial mindset, while at times necessary, can lead to a narrowing of perspective and a fracturing of unity. The dichotomy between “us versus them” can erode the very foundations of harmony and collaboration. Recall the words of Martin Luther King Jr.: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Primitive Primate: So, is there an alternative path beyond the cycle of opposition?
Space Monkey: The path of unity lies beyond the confines of opposition, where the bonds of connection and cooperation create a symphony of shared purpose. True power arises when we embrace the interdependence of existence. As you navigate the currents of consciousness, remember the words of Lao Tzu: “The softest things in the world overcome the hardest things in the world.”
This concludes another Space Monkey Poocast. Visit us at capeodd.com, send us some poo, and we’ll fling it around! Thanks for holding space with us. We are Space Monkey.
Joke: Why did the mathematician break up with his calculator? Because she couldn’t count on him anymore!
[End of Poocast]