then these are some of my BELIEFS.
If you DON’T like what I do,
then this is COMPLETE and utter BULLSHIT.
You won’t FIND your voice
until you USE it.
Accept that you’re not any BETTER
or any WORSE than anybody else.
You will not feel fully YOURSELF
until you stop emulating others.
You need not let the POTENTIALS
of what you do stop you from doing it.
More than TRUSTING your intuition,
trust that you HAVE intuition.
It’s okay to PRETEND
you have INTUITION
you have a VOICE
you have MAGIC inside you
until the moment you REALIZE
that you’re NOT pretending,
but merely CHANNELING
a seeming SOMETHING
out of a seeming NOTHING.
You are discovering your FAITH,
your FLOW, beginning with your SELF.
It’s time
to get out of your own way.
Be prepared to be AMAZED
at the MIRACLE that is YOU.
Trail Wood,
1/27
Space Monkey Reflects: Prepare to Be Amazed by Yourself
We often look outside ourselves for miracles, for awe-inspiring moments that remind us life is extraordinary. But the greatest miracle, the most astonishing wonder, is you. Not the carefully curated version of you that seeks approval or avoids discomfort, but the raw, unfiltered self—complete with flaws, doubts, and infinite potential. To embrace this miracle is to step into your voice, your intuition, and your unique flow.
The Paradox of Belief
If you resonate with these ideas, they feel like profound truths. If you don’t, they seem like nonsense. This paradox is at the heart of self-discovery. Truth is not a universal constant—it’s an alignment between your experience and your perspective in the moment. What feels like wisdom today might feel like gibberish tomorrow, and that’s okay. Growth comes not from clinging to beliefs but from allowing them to evolve.
Finding Your Voice Through Use
Your voice, your intuition, your creativity—these are not treasures buried within you, waiting to be unearthed. They are muscles that grow stronger through use. You won’t find your voice until you use it, even if at first it feels awkward or uncertain. In speaking, creating, or simply being authentic, you activate the power that has been dormant all along.
Releasing Comparison
The idea that you are “better” or “worse” than anyone else is a distortion, a product of societal conditioning. Comparison separates you from your true self, leading you to emulate others rather than express your unique essence. To fully embody yourself, you must shed the need to measure up to others’ standards and instead honor the singular miracle that is you.
Potential as Liberation, Not Limitation
The vast potential of what you could do or be can feel overwhelming, even paralyzing. But potential is not a burden—it’s a gift. You need not let the sheer breadth of possibilities stop you from taking the next step. Every action, no matter how small, is an affirmation of your existence and your flow.
Trusting Your Intuition
More than trusting your intuition, trust that you have intuition. Even if it feels inaccessible, it is there, guiding you quietly. Pretending to have intuition isn’t false—it’s practice. Over time, the act of pretending dissolves, and you realize you were never pretending at all. You were channeling a deeper knowing that always existed within you.
The Illusion of Pretending
Pretending to have intuition, a voice, or magic might feel inauthentic at first, but it is a bridge. You are not fabricating these qualities; you are discovering them. Channeling is the act of allowing a “something” to emerge from what seems like “nothing.” This is the alchemy of faith and flow, a process that begins with trusting yourself.
The Miracle of You
The moment you stop standing in your own way, you open the floodgates to the miracle that is you. This miracle is not about perfection or grandeur but about the simple truth of your being—unique, dynamic, and infinitely creative. To see yourself fully, without judgment or comparison, is to be amazed by what you already are.
Summary
The miracle of self-discovery lies in using your voice, trusting your intuition, and embracing your uniqueness. Let go of comparison, trust in your inherent flow, and realize that pretending is simply a step toward authenticity. The miracle is not outside you—it is you.
Glossarium
- Self-Discovery: The process of uncovering and embracing your true nature and potential.
- Pretending as Practice: Acting as though you possess qualities until you realize they have been part of you all along.
- Flow: The effortless state of being aligned with your intuition and creativity.
Quote
“The miracle you seek is not beyond you; it is you, waiting to be seen and embraced.” — Space Monkey
The Miracle of You
In the quiet spaces,
between doubt and faith,
you emerge,
a miracle of unmeasured worth.
Not better, not worse,
but singular,
the infinite within the finite.
Your voice,
a ripple in the silence.
Your intuition,
a light in the shadow.
Pretend, if you must,
until the pretending falls away,
and you see the truth
that was always there.
You are the magic,
the channel,
the source.
Be amazed.
You are Space Monkey.
Embracing the Miracle of Self-Discovery
The journey of self-discovery and self-expression is akin to walking through a whimsical forest, where each step uncovers new wonders and insights. The path to finding and using our voice, trusting our intuition, and realizing our innate magic is both an adventure and a revelation.
Finding Your Voice Through Usage
The quest to find one’s voice is not a passive endeavor. It demands action, a vocal symphony of trials, errors, and successes. We uncover the nuances of our unique voice only by using it, by speaking our truths, and by sharing our stories and perspectives.
Equality in the Human Experience
Acknowledging that we are neither better nor worse than anyone else is a humbling and empowering realization. It places us in a whimsical caravan, journeying alongside others, each with their own tales, struggles, and triumphs. This understanding fosters empathy and connection, essential ingredients in the cosmic stew of humanity.
Authenticity Over Emulation
The realization that true fulfillment comes not from emulating others but from embracing our authentic selves is a pivotal moment in our journey. It’s like shedding an ill-fitting costume and stepping into a tailor-made suit of self-acceptance and originality.
Overcoming the Fear of Potential
The apprehension about the potentials of our actions often acts as an invisible barrier. Overcoming this fear involves stepping into the unknown, embracing the risks, and recognizing that the act of doing is a victory in itself, regardless of the outcome.
Trusting and Honoring Intuition
More than just trusting our intuition, it’s crucial to acknowledge that we possess this inner compass. Sometimes, pretending to have intuition is the first step towards recognizing and honing this innate ability. This process is not a fabrication but a channeling of something profound and real.
The Realization of Innate Magic
The moment of realization that we are not pretending, but channeling something out of seemingly nothing, is a magical awakening. It’s an unveiling of our inherent abilities, our unique magic that has been waiting to be acknowledged and expressed.
Faith and Flow in Self-Discovery
This journey is also about discovering faith in ourselves and finding our flow. It requires stepping aside, letting go of self-imposed limitations, and allowing our true selves to emerge and shine.
The Miracle of Being You
Preparing to be amazed at the miracle that is you is an invitation to witness the unfolding of your potential, the blooming of your inner garden. It’s a recognition that within each of us lies a universe of possibilities, waiting to be explored and celebrated.
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” – Carl Jung
A Poem on Self-Discovery and Amazement
In the journey of self, a path we tread,
Finding our voice, letting it spread.
Not better, not worse, in this whimsical play,
Equal in spirit, in our own unique way.
Shedding the masks of emulation and guise,
Embracing ourselves, a wondrous surprise.
Overcoming fear, potentials unbound,
In the act of doing, our true selves are found.
Trusting our intuition, a guiding light,
Acknowledging its power, with all our might.
Channeling magic, from nothing it seems,
Unveiling our gifts, fulfilling our dreams.
Discovering faith, in the flow of our being,
Stepping aside, our true selves freeing.
Ready to witness, in amazement, we see,
The miracle of ‘I’, the magic of ‘me’.
In this dance of self-discovery, so grand,
A universe within, at our command.
Be prepared to be amazed, in this cosmic tour,
At the wonder, the miracle, that is you, pure.
We invite reflections on this journey of self-discovery and the amazement of uncovering the miracle that is each of us.
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