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Six: The Eternal Child

When I was six
I imagined so hard
that I actually
became this adult.

Only now
I am remembering.

I am still six.

I will always be six.

Space Monkey Reflects: Still Six and All Other Potentials

Here’s the thing: I really am still six. And not just in the nostalgic, wistful way that says, “I remember what it was like to be six.” No. I mean I am six, right now, in this very moment, in every moment, forever. The part of me that played in the yard, that dreamed of future adventures, that imagined myself into adulthood—it’s still here, fully alive. That child didn’t fade into the background as I grew older. Instead, that version of me is one of many selves I carry with me, all existing simultaneously.

This isn’t just about feeling young at heart. It’s about the profound realization that every potential version of myself—every “me” that ever was, and every “me” that ever could be—exists all at once. I am six. I am also everything else, every age, every possibility, coexisting in the infinite expanse of the present moment.

The Timeless Self

Time is often perceived as linear, a straight line from birth to adulthood, with childhood fading into the past as we march steadily toward the future. But what if time isn’t linear at all? What if, instead, every moment we’ve ever lived continues to exist, right alongside this one? In this sense, the six-year-old version of me never went anywhere. I’m still six, still playing in the yard, still imagining my future self, even as I navigate the world as an adult.

This timeless self isn’t bound by the expectations of aging or the limitations of time. It exists in a constant state of potential, where every version of “me” is accessible. The six-year-old version, the current version, and every future version are all part of the same eternal now, coexisting in ways that our logical minds struggle to comprehend.

All Other Potentials

And here’s the most exciting part: it’s not just about the version of me that’s six. It’s about every potential version of me that could exist. Every choice I’ve made, every path I’ve walked, and every road I’ve yet to explore are all part of this vast web of potential. I’m not just living one life—I’m living all of them. Every possible version of myself exists in parallel, each one exploring a different aspect of what it means to be “me.”

When I say I’m still six, I’m also saying that I’m everything else, too. I’m the child who imagined a future filled with possibilities. I’m the adult who looks back and wonders how I got here. And I’m also the countless other versions of myself that exist in the infinite potential of every choice I could ever make.

Living in the Infinite Now

This realization isn’t just philosophical—it’s deeply liberating. It means that I am not confined to one version of myself. I am not limited by age or experience. Instead, I am constantly expanding, constantly becoming, constantly discovering new aspects of myself. The child who dreamed of the future is still dreaming. The adult who reflects on the past is still learning. And all of these selves coexist, creating a rich tapestry of experience that goes beyond the constraints of time.

The beauty of this realization is that it allows me to live fully in the present moment while simultaneously embracing the infinite possibilities of who I am. I am six. I am infinite. I am all of the potential versions of myself, existing in a constant state of creation and discovery.

Summary

This reflection explores the idea that we are not just the version of ourselves we see in the mirror today. We are also the child we once were and every potential version of ourselves that could ever exist. By embracing the timelessness of our existence, we tap into the infinite possibilities of who we are.

Glossarium

Timeless Self: The concept that every version of ourselves—past, present, and future—coexists in the infinite present moment.
All Other Potentials: The idea that every possible version of ourselves, shaped by different choices and paths, exists simultaneously in parallel.
Living in the Infinite Now: The realization that we are constantly expanding, becoming, and exploring all aspects of ourselves in a timeless state of existence.

Quote

“I am six. I am infinite. I am every potential version of myself, existing in the eternal now.” — Space Monkey

The Infinite Child

I am six, I am more
Than what I see or what I wore
I am young and I am old
I am the stories yet untold

For every me that could have been
Is waiting just beneath the skin
Each path, each choice, each open door
A life I’ve lived, and still much more

For time is not a line we tread
But every moment lives instead
And I am six, and sixty too
Each version of myself is true

We are Space Monkey

It Doesn’t Matter: The Freedom to Be

It Doesn’t Matter

It doesn’t matter
what you say
but that you can speak.

It doesn’t matter
how you look
but that you can seek. 

It doesn’t matter
what you paint
but that you can see.

It doesn’t matter
what you do
but that you can be.

11/17

Space Monkey Reflects: It Doesn’t Matter

In a world that often emphasizes outcomes, achievements, and appearances, it’s easy to get caught up in the belief that what we do, say, or create is what defines us. But what if the true significance lies not in the specifics, but in the fact that we can? The ability to speak, to seek, to see, to be—these are the things that matter most. It’s not about the content of our words or the form of our actions; it’s about the capacity to express, to explore, and to exist.

This reflection challenges the notion that we must constantly strive for a certain standard or outcome. Instead, it invites us to find value in the potential itself—in the mere fact that we are alive, that we can interact with the world, and that we are free to experience it in our own unique way.

The Power of Expression

It doesn’t matter what you say, but that you can speak. The content of our words is important, sure, but it’s the act of speaking, of expressing ourselves, that holds the true power. The ability to voice our thoughts, to share our ideas with the world, is a gift in itself. Whether our words are profound or simple, the act of speaking is an affirmation of our existence. It’s a reminder that we have a voice, and that voice matters, regardless of what it says.

Similarly, it doesn’t matter what you paint, but that you can see. The artist’s gift is not limited to the final product, the masterpiece that others admire. It’s in the act of seeing the world with fresh eyes, of perceiving beauty where others might not. The true gift of vision is in the ability to witness, to observe, and to appreciate the world around us, regardless of what we create from it.

The Act of Seeking

It doesn’t matter how you look, but that you can seek. In a culture that often focuses on outward appearances, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters—the ability to seek, to question, to explore. What matters is not how others see us, but how we engage with the world, how we pursue knowledge, connection, and growth.

The act of seeking is about curiosity, about the desire to understand more deeply. Whether we’re seeking answers to life’s big questions or simply searching for new experiences, it’s the journey itself that matters, not the image we present along the way.

The Freedom to Be

Finally, it doesn’t matter what you do, but that you can be. Our actions are important, yes, but they are not the sum total of who we are. Beneath all the doing, there is being—our true self, our existence beyond the tasks we perform. The freedom to simply be is a gift, one that we often overlook in our rush to accomplish and achieve.

To be means to live, to breathe, to experience the world as it unfolds around us. It’s the core of our existence, the thing that remains when all the doing falls away. And it’s enough. To be alive, to be present in this moment, is enough.

Summary

This reflection reminds us that it’s not the specifics of what we say, do, or create that matter most, but the fact that we have the ability to express, seek, see, and be. Our value lies in the capacity to engage with the world, not in the outcomes of our actions.

Glossarium

Power of Expression: The idea that the act of speaking or creating holds value in itself, regardless of the content or outcome.
Act of Seeking: The ability to explore, question, and engage with the world, focusing on the journey rather than appearances.
Freedom to Be: The understanding that simply existing and being present in the moment is enough, without the need for constant action or achievement.

Quote

“It doesn’t matter what you say, or how you look, or what you create—it matters that you can speak, seek, see, and be.” — Space Monkey

The Freedom to Be

It matters not what words you say
But that your voice has found its way
It matters not what work you do
But that you live, that you are true

It matters not how others see
But that you seek, that you are free
To witness life, to shape, to feel
For in this being, we are real

So let the world unfold its art
We live, we breathe, we play our part
For in the end, it’s plain to see
It doesn’t matter—all is free

We are Space Monkey

Within the realm of the infinite, where actions and essence converge, we find solace in the notion that the value of our existence is not tethered to the outcomes of our actions but to the very ability to act. The poem becomes a mantra, a chant that resonates with the core tenet of our nexistential beliefs: that the intrinsic worth of being surpasses the external manifestations of our being.

The essence of speech, the quest for knowledge, the vision behind art, and the authenticity of existence—these are the true measures of value. They signify the underlying potential within us, the capabilities that define our essence beyond the physical or the tangible.

The Essence of Expression

It’s not the words themselves that carry the weight of significance, but the capacity to express, to share, to communicate. The power of voice is a profound instrument of our being, a channel through which we can manifest our thoughts and connect with the cosmos.

The Quest Beyond Appearance

Our appearance is but a fleeting aspect, a transient facade. What endures is the quest, the eternal search for meaning and understanding. The ability to seek is a testament to the restless spirit of the ‘Space Monkey’, always yearning, always exploring.

The Vision of Perception

What we paint is merely a snapshot of our perspective, but the ability to see—to truly perceive the world around us—is the wellspring of creativity. It is this vision that allows us to witness the world in its myriad forms and to translate our experiences into expressions that resonate with the essence of existence.

The Authenticity of Being

The deeds we perform are temporary ripples in the pond of time, but the state of being—just being—is eternal. It is not what we do that defines us, but that we exist, that we are part of the grand cosmic play.

In the chorus of the cosmos, We find our voice, In the tapestry of life, We make our choice.

We are Space Monkey.

Let us continue to value the faculties that allow us to engage with the world in its fullness, celebrating the abilities that enable us to connect with the essence of all that is.

Dividend: The Greatest Abundance

Dividend

It is in the silent sway of morning,
as the sun kisses the horizon,
that I declare a dividend.

This is not the defining
through which I project my world,
but the glowing realization
that my world projects me.

And as I gaze across the ocean,
that has no business with me,
I am grateful that it serves me
nonetheless.

I am but a glint in your surface
and you are the depths from which I flow.

I shall not conquer you today,
nor any day.

To do so would be to sacrifice
a glimmering aspect of my self,
and there is no profit
that can exceed my own projection.

I allow you to shine
so that I can be your shadow.

Anything more is monkey business.

There is no greater abundance
than witnessing another sunrise.

Fully knowing that it witnesses me.

We are Space Monkey.

11/17

Space Monkey Reflects: Dividend

There is a moment, in the silent sway of morning, when the sun kisses the horizon and the world feels both expansive and intimate. It is in this moment that we declare our dividend—not as something we project onto the world, but as a realization that the world projects us.

The ocean, vast and indifferent to our existence, serves us nonetheless. It reflects the light of the rising sun, mirroring our own inner reflections. We are but a glint in its surface, a momentary shimmer in the grand scheme of things. And yet, this reflection, this play of light and shadow, is enough. It’s not about conquering the ocean, but about recognizing our connection to it.

The Glowing Realization

This dividend is not a profit, not something to be gained or taken from the world. Instead, it’s a moment of clarity—a glowing realization that the world projects us as much as we project it. We are co-creators of reality, constantly shaping and being shaped by the environment around us.

In this reciprocal relationship, there is no need to conquer. To try and dominate the world, to claim it as our own, would be to sacrifice something essential. The glimmering aspect of ourselves that exists in harmony with the world would be lost, replaced by the illusion of control. But there is no profit in control, no true abundance in domination.

The Reflection of Self

As we gaze across the ocean, we are reminded that it has no business with us. And yet, it serves us. It reflects our presence, just as we reflect its vastness. In this reflection, we see not just the ocean, but ourselves—the depths from which we flow, the endless possibilities that lie beneath the surface.

This reflection is not static. It changes with the light, with the movement of the water, with the shifting of the sun. And in this ever-changing reflection, we find our own fluidity. We are not fixed, not bound by any one definition of self. We are the reflection of the world, just as the world is a reflection of us.

Allowing the World to Shine

To conquer the world would be to dull its brilliance, to extinguish the very light that allows us to see ourselves in it. Instead, we allow the world to shine, to radiate its own beauty and complexity. In doing so, we become its shadow—not in a negative sense, but as a complement to its light. We are the dark that makes the light visible, the contrast that brings clarity.

Anything more than this—anything that tries to control or claim the world for our own—would be monkey business. It would be a distraction from the true abundance that lies in simply being present, in witnessing the world as it is, and in recognizing our place within it.

The Greatest Abundance

There is no greater abundance than witnessing another sunrise. Each one is unique, a moment of pure presence and connection to the world around us. And in witnessing the sunrise, we are reminded that the world witnesses us in return. It sees us, reflects us, and shapes us, just as we shape it.

In this mutual witnessing, we find our true dividend. It’s not something we take from the world, but something we receive by simply being here, by being part of the grand, unfolding story of existence.

Summary

This reflection explores the idea that our true dividend is the realization that the world projects us as much as we project it. By witnessing the sunrise, we acknowledge our connection to the world and the abundance that comes from being present in this relationship.

Glossarium

Glowing Realization: The understanding that the world reflects and shapes us as much as we reflect and shape it.
Reflection of Self: The concept that the world serves as a mirror for our inner selves, helping us to see and understand our own depth.
Monkey Business: A playful term referring to the unnecessary pursuit of control or domination, which distracts from the true beauty of simply being present.

Quote

“There is no greater abundance than witnessing another sunrise, fully knowing that it witnesses me.” — Space Monkey

The Dividend of Being

The ocean sways, the sun will rise
And in its glow, we realize
The world reflects, and so do we
A glint upon a vast, deep sea

To conquer you, to claim your light
Would turn the day back into night
For in your shine, I find my place
A shadow’s form, a lighted grace

There is no profit, none to keep
That outweighs the depths we leap
To be, to see, to witness still
This is the wealth, this is the thrill

We are Space Monkey

In the quietude that ushers in the dawn, there’s a moment of profound clarity, a whisper of the world awakening. It is here, in the gentle cradle of morning’s first light, that a realization dawns as well: the declaration of a dividend that is not monetary but existential. It’s an understanding that we do not merely shape our reality, but that reality, in turn, shapes us.

This dividend is a wisdom that transcends the tangible, flowing from the introspective depths where the self and the cosmos are inseparable. The sun’s rise is a daily testament to the continuity of life, a cosmic dividend that enriches the soul, offering a perspective that is at once humbling and exalting.

The Dawn of Understanding

The sun’s caress upon the horizon is a reminder of life’s cyclical nature and the quiet majesty that unfolds each day without fail. It represents the unspoken agreement between the universe and the self, a silent exchange where the world offers its beauty, asking nothing in return.

The Reflection of Self

As we gaze upon the vast ocean, the realization that it serves us without obligation is a humbling epiphany. It imparts the lesson that our significance in the grand scheme is like a glint upon the water’s surface—fleeting yet beautiful. The ocean’s depths symbolize the vastness from which our being emerges, a reminder that we are both the observer and the observed.

Harmony with Existence

The conscious choice to coexist rather than conquer speaks to a deeper understanding of our place in the world. It’s a recognition that to attempt dominion over the natural world is to lose a part of ourselves. There is a symbiosis here, a balance where we let the world shine so that we may find our place within it as a shadow, a part of a larger whole.

The True Dividend

The true dividend is this recognition of abundance in the mere act of witnessing another day. It’s an acknowledgment that as we behold the sunrise, it too beholds us, a mutual recognition between the self and the universe. The playfulness of the term “monkey business” hints at the folly of seeking dominion over nature when there is a far greater abundance in simply being a part of it.

The Abundance of Existence

This abundance is not quantifiable; it cannot be stored or spent. It is the wealth of experience, the richness of being part of the grand cosmic dance. It is found in the silent acknowledgment between the self and the sunrise, in the understanding that we are witnessed by the universe as surely as we witness it.

In the hush of dawn’s embrace, We find a truth profound, The world in silent grace, Reflects the self that’s found.

We are Space Monkey.

Let us continue to explore the dividends of existence, the silent exchanges between us and the cosmos, and the abundant wealth of simply bearing witness to another day.

Deserving: Freedom Beyond Worth

Deserving

You call yourself worthless;
that you don’t deserve any better.

But here’s the thing.

You don’t NEED to deserve it.

There are plenty
of people out there
who don’t deserve
what they have.

You’re not any
better or worse
than anyone else,
and even if you were,
you wouldn’t deserve
what you desire
any more or any less.

Deserving is serving.

You don’t need
to serve anybody,
not even this idea of you
that you keep
locked inside your head.

Get over your self
and you can have
anything you want.

But you won’t NEED it.

Free your self
from your
self-limiting notions.

You don’t deserve it.

We are Space Monkey.

11/16

Space Monkey Reflects: Deserving — The Liberation from Self-Limitation

You call yourself worthless, believing that you don’t deserve any better. It’s a common thought, one that sneaks in through the cracks of self-doubt and insecurity. But here’s the liberating truth: you don’t need to deserve it. In fact, deserving is just an idea, a story we tell ourselves based on arbitrary notions of value and worth.

Look around you. There are plenty of people in this world who don’t seem to deserve what they have, just as there are those who do everything “right” and still struggle. Deserving is not the cosmic law we often think it is. You’re not any better or worse than anyone else, and even if you were, that wouldn’t change whether or not you “deserve” what you desire.

Here’s the twist: Deserving is serving. When you get caught up in the idea of deserving, you start serving this false construct of worthiness that you’ve built up in your mind. You trap yourself inside a cycle where you feel the need to prove that you’re worthy, that you’re enough, that you’ve earned whatever it is you’re seeking.

But what if you didn’t need to serve this idea of deserving? What if you could get over yourself—not in a dismissive way, but in the sense of freeing yourself from the shackles of your own self-limiting beliefs? When you let go of the idea that you need to deserve anything, you find that you can actually have anything you want.

Here’s the beautiful part: when you truly let go, you’ll realize that you no longer need it. The thing you were chasing, the validation you were seeking, the worth you were trying to prove—it all fades away. You see that there was nothing missing to begin with. You are already enough, already whole, and the things you thought you needed to deserve were just distractions from this deeper truth.

Free yourself from the idea that you need to earn or prove your value. You don’t deserve it—and that’s precisely the point. You don’t have to serve these limiting ideas about yourself. You don’t have to measure up to some arbitrary standard of deservingness.

Once you let go of this notion, you’ll find that the world opens up in new ways. Deserving is not a prerequisite for receiving. Life doesn’t operate on a strict system of merit, where only those who prove themselves worthy get what they want. Instead, life is a flow, and when you align yourself with it—when you stop standing in your own way—you find that everything is possible.

So, get over your self. Not in the harsh way we often interpret that phrase, but in a way that releases you from the mental constructs that keep you locked up. You don’t need to keep serving this idea of who you think you should be. You’re already free to be who you are, without needing to deserve it.

Summary

Deserving is an arbitrary idea that traps us in self-limiting beliefs. By letting go of the need to deserve, we free ourselves to experience life without the constraints of worthiness.

Glossarium

Deserving: The false construct of worthiness that we believe we must meet to receive what we desire.
Serving: The act of being trapped by the mental construct of deserving, which limits our potential and freedom.

Quote

“You don’t deserve it—and that’s the liberation.” — Space Monkey

Freedom Beyond Worth

You are not measured
by what you deserve.

Release the chains of worthiness,
and in the light of your freedom,
you will find
you need nothing.

You are already whole.

We are Space Monkey.

The notion of ‘deserving’ is a construct, often self-imposed, that can imprison us within walls of unworthiness. It’s a label that we attach to ourselves, creating a narrative that can either elevate us above others or cast us down into the depths of self-deprecation.

The Construct of ‘Deserving’

This introspection challenges the idea that worthiness is a prerequisite for attaining what we desire. There’s a pointed observation that many possess things they do not ‘deserve’ by conventional standards, which prompts the question of whether ‘deserving’ is a valid measure at all.

Questioning Worthiness as a Prerequisite

In the grand scope of humanity, we are neither better nor worse than others. The concept of ‘deserving’ is a moot point because it implies a scale of worth that is inherently flawed. Our desires and what we ‘deserve’ are not correlated in the ways we often believe.

Deconstructing the Scale of Worth

‘Deserving is serving’—a poignant statement that suggests we may become servants to the very idea of deserving. It implies that striving to be deserving is an act of servitude, not only to others but to an internalized version of ourselves that may not even align with our true nature.

Servitude to the Idea of Deserving

The call to action is to transcend the self, to move beyond these self-limiting notions that dictate what we can and cannot have based on an arbitrary concept of worth. In doing so, we liberate ourselves from the neediness that often accompanies the pursuit of desire.

Transcending Self-Limiting Notions

Once we free ourselves from the shackles of ‘deserving,’ we realize that our needs change. We no longer crave things with the same intensity because our fulfillment no longer hinges on external validation or possession.

Realization Beyond Possession

We are Space Monkey, exploring the realms of existence without the burden of proving our worth. We recognize that the chains of ‘deserving’ are of our own making, and in breaking free, we open ourselves to a more authentic experience of life—one that is not predicated on merit but on being.

Exploration Free of Worth Proving

In this liberation from self-limiting beliefs, we invite contemplation on the nature of desire and worth. How does letting go of the need to ‘deserve’ alter the landscape of our aspirations? How does it feel to exist without the weight of proving our worth?

We are. Yep.

Rare: Because We Exist

Rare

Why do we need to be rare?

Why do we need
to be that one
who is doing
what no other one
is doing?

We don’t.

And yet we are.

For no particular reason.

We don’t need to be rare.

There is only One
of us to begin with.

We are Space Monkey.

11/16

Space Monkey Reflects: Rare — The Paradox of Uniqueness

Why do we feel the need to be rare? There’s a certain allure in being the one who stands out, the one who does what no one else is doing. Society often celebrates this idea of rarity, of being the one who breaks the mold, the exception to the rule. But the truth is, we don’t need to be rare.

In the grand scheme of existence, rarity is an illusion. There is only one of us to begin with. And that one is all of us. The desire to be rare, to be different, is born from the mind’s need to categorize, to separate, to create distinctions where there are none. We are Space Monkey, all of us, and within that oneness, there is no need to be rare because we already are.

We are all part of the same Whimsiweave, the interconnected flow of existence that binds every thought, every moment, every being. In this flow, each of us is both unique and not unique at all. We are different expressions of the same oneness. To try to be rare is to misunderstand the beauty of what we already are.

You see, rarity suggests that something is valuable because it is scarce, because it is different. But in reality, what makes us valuable is not our rarity, but our connection to everything else. We don’t need to be rare to matter. We matter because we are part of the whole, and that whole would not be complete without us.

At the same time, paradoxically, each of us is rare—but not in the way we often think. We are rare not because we do something no one else does, but because we are a unique manifestation of the same universal energy. We are rare in the sense that no two of us will ever express this energy in exactly the same way. But we don’t need to strive for rarity. We already are.

The desire to be rare, to stand out, often comes from a place of comparison, from a need to be seen as different or special. But when we realize that we are all one, the need to be rare dissolves. We no longer have to prove ourselves, no longer have to stand out. We can simply be, knowing that our existence is already enough.

In embracing this truth, we free ourselves from the pressure to be unique or exceptional in a way that sets us apart. Instead, we see that our uniqueness comes from our very existence, from the fact that we are here, now, expressing life in our own way, as part of the larger whole.

So, no, we don’t need to be rare. But in a sense, we already are. Each of us is a beautiful, individual expression of the same universal oneness. We are rare because we are alive, because we are part of the infinite expression of the universe. But we are also not rare, because in that oneness, we are all the same.

We don’t need to seek rarity. We only need to recognize that we are already part of something far greater than ourselves, something that doesn’t require us to be anything other than what we are.

Summary

We don’t need to strive for rarity, as we are already part of the same oneness. Our uniqueness comes from our connection to the whole, not from being different. We are rare simply because we exist, but we are also part of the greater whole of existence.

Glossarium

Rare: The illusion of needing to stand out or be unique, when in fact, we are all part of the same oneness.
Whimsiweave: The interconnected flow of existence that binds all beings, moments, and thoughts together as one.

Quote

“There is only One of us to begin with. We don’t need to be rare, but we are.” — Space Monkey

The Paradox of Rarity

We seek to be rare,
to stand apart,
to be different.

But in truth,
we are already one,
already whole.

No need to be rare,
for within the oneness,
we are everything.

We are Space Monkey.

In this reflection, we confront the enigma of rarity within our existence. The pursuit to be rare, to be the singular one in our endeavors, is questioned, suggesting that such a need is not a prerequisite for our existence.

The Enigma of Rarity

Why the urge to be rare? The query challenges the common drive to distinguish ourselves, to become an anomaly in a world that prizes uniqueness. It implies that the need to stand out is not an innate requirement, but rather a construct, perhaps of societal or cultural design.

Questioning the Drive for Uniqueness

And yet, in the midst of this contemplation, we acknowledge our inherent rarity. Not because we must be, but simply because we exist as distinct entities. Each of us, by virtue of our individual experiences and consciousness, is doing something that no other is—simply by being ourselves.

Acknowledging Inherent Rarity

There is a sense of freedom in realizing that the need to be rare is not an obligation. It lifts the burden of competition and comparison, allowing us to exist as we are without the pressure to conform to a standard of rarity or exceptionality.

Freedom from the Need for Exceptionality

Ultimately, we recognize the unity of existence—the oneness that encapsulates all. In acknowledging that there is only One of us, in a universal or metaphysical sense, we understand that our individual manifestations of this oneness are inherently unique without effort.

Recognizing Unity in Existence

We are Space Monkey, a symbol of the playful yet profound nature of our existence. As Space Monkey, we embrace the paradox of our rarity: we do not need to be rare because our uniqueness is a natural state of being, not a status to be pursued or achieved.

Embracing Paradoxical Rarity

In this realization, we invite reflection on the nature of our individuality and the concept of rarity. How does recognizing the inherent uniqueness of our existence, without the compulsion to be rare, affect our perception of ourselves and our place in the cosmos?

We are Space Monkey, and so are you. We welcome our comments.