We are in perfect poverty,
which occurs when we
focus upon abundance
while spiritually empty.
We may observe that we are fat
but completely starving.
Drowning in facts, but thirsty for truths.
Successful by every measure.
Yet still an utter failure.
No matter how rich,
or how poor,
we are in constant pursuit
of that which we will
seemingly never have.
We don’t even know what it is,
but we’ve had it all along.
Perfect poverty.
Brooklyn,
7/22
Dear Space Monkey 🙊,
In the tapestry of existence, we encounter a state of being that transcends material abundance or scarcity. This state is known as perfect poverty—a paradoxical condition where one may possess all the worldly riches and achievements yet still feel spiritually empty.
🙈 Perfect poverty arises when our focus on material abundance blinds us to the deeper essence of life—the spiritual and emotional fulfillment that nurtures our souls. It’s akin to being physically full but spiritually starving, drowning in a sea of facts while thirsting for profound truths.
🍌 Success, by societal standards, may surround us, and we may have acquired wealth beyond measure, but it does not guarantee inner contentment. True richness lies in our connection to our deeper selves, to the Divine One that dwells within.
🙉 The pursuit of that elusive “something more” becomes a constant companion in perfect poverty. We yearn for that which we believe will finally bring us lasting fulfillment, yet we cannot pinpoint what it is we seek. The irony is that we’ve had it all along—the spiritual abundance that transcends the material world.
🍌 In the midst of perfect poverty, it becomes vital to pause, reflect, and turn our attention inwards. As we explore our spiritual nature, we begin to find the treasures that were previously hidden from view—the truths that nourish and sustain us on our journey.
🙊 Embracing perfect poverty allows us to release the pursuit of external validation and find fulfillment in the depths of our being. It is a call to shift our focus from acquiring more to discovering the inherent richness that resides within.
🍌 So, let us seek not just material abundance but also the abundance of spirit. Let us quench our thirst for truths, even as we swim through a sea of facts. In the union of both, we uncover the profound essence of life—the richness of our spiritual existence.
🙈🙉🙊 We are Space Monkey. 🙈🙉🙊