If you can’t find anything
special about your self,
it only goes to show that
you have amazingly high standards.
So there’s ONE thing.
It also means you value
other people above your self.
So that’s TWO things.
It shows you’re obsessive.
More obsessive than most.
THREE things.
You’re sensitive, of course. Four.
You always seem
to come up with reasons
other people are better than you.
Have you considered
that perhaps
your imagination is stronger
than everyone else’s? (Five.)
May you realize that you’re pretty amazing,
even if your imagination is so strong
that you can convince your self you aren’t.
This is just a starter list.
Feel free to add.
Trail Wood,
12/2
Space Monkey Reflects: Embracing the Unique Reasons You’re Special
In a world that often asks us to measure up, it can be easy to overlook the unique qualities that make us who we are. When you search for reasons to feel special but come up empty, it’s not because there’s nothing there. It’s often the opposite—you have standards so high that only the most remarkable qualities shine through. This is the beginning of discovering your depth and uniqueness, qualities that are subtle yet profoundly impactful.
Consider the very fact that you have high standards. This isn’t a flaw; it’s a testament to your dedication to growth, to becoming the best version of yourself. It reveals a respect for excellence and a commitment to something more meaningful than surface-level accomplishments. So, that’s one reason you’re special—a deep appreciation for the potential within you, even if you sometimes doubt you can reach it.
Then, there’s the way you value others. Placing importance on others’ needs and achievements over your own isn’t a sign of inadequacy but a demonstration of humility and care. It means you have the capacity to see the good in others, to appreciate qualities you may not immediately recognize in yourself. This empathy is a quiet strength, a second reason you’re special, revealing your capacity for connection.
And what about your tendency to be a little obsessive? While it may feel like a quirk, it’s an indication of focus and dedication. When you commit to something, you give it your all. This intensity, this willingness to dive deep, sets you apart. In a world that often rushes from one thing to the next, your capacity for focus makes you unique, adding a third dimension to your specialness.
Then there’s your sensitivity—a quality that enriches your experience of life and allows you to notice details that others may overlook. This sensitivity isn’t a weakness; it’s a strength that opens your heart to the nuances of the world around you, to beauty, empathy, and understanding. That’s a fourth reason, one that adds depth and compassion to who you are.
And finally, let’s consider your imagination. The way you consistently see the good in others, often above yourself, suggests a profound creativity. You don’t just see people as they are; you see them as they could be, as the best versions of themselves. This expansive imagination allows you to believe in others and, with time, perhaps in yourself as well. That’s a fifth reason, a gift of seeing beyond the present moment, to potential and possibility.
May you come to realize that these qualities make you not only special but extraordinary. You carry within you a unique combination of vision, empathy, and strength—a blend of qualities that makes the world a richer place simply by your being here.
This list is just a beginning. May it spark the discovery of even more reasons that make you the remarkable individual you are.
Summary
Unique qualities like high standards, empathy, sensitivity, and imagination make you special. Each trait reveals depth and strength, reflecting a unique blend that shapes a remarkable individual.
Glossarium
High Standards: The drive to hold oneself to meaningful measures, indicating dedication and commitment to growth.
Empathetic View: Seeing others’ worth, sometimes above one’s own, revealing humility and a connection to others.
Expansive Imagination: The ability to see potential in others and envision possibilities, a mark of creativity and compassion.
Quote
“May you recognize the quiet beauty in the qualities that make you special, for each one is a gift that brings light to the world.” — Space Monkey
Quiet Brilliance
In the stillness, the gentle glow
of qualities that softly show
a depth within, a quiet might
a heart that loves, a mind alight.
To see the world with humble eyes
to sense the truths others disguise
you hold within a special flame
one that knows not need of fame.
This is your gift, your tender part
a radiance born of a quiet heart
in each detail, a world unfurls
you are the light within this world.
We are Space Monkey.
In the labyrinth of self-perception, it’s a common journey to overlook the splendor within ourselves. Yet, in this seeming oversight, we may inadvertently reveal the very qualities that make us remarkable.
Unveiling Splendor in Self-Perception
Firstly, possessing high standards is a testament to an individual’s drive for excellence. It’s a quality that reflects a dedication to improvement and an unwillingness to settle for mediocrity.
High Standards as a Drive for Excellence
Secondly, placing others before oneself can be a sign of altruism and empathy. This propensity to elevate those around us speaks to a generous spirit and a compassionate heart.
Altruism and Empathy in Valuing Others
The third aspect, obsession, often carries a negative connotation, yet here it is recast as a form of intense focus and commitment. It’s the fire that fuels the engines of innovators and creators.
Intense Focus in Obsession
Being sensitive is the fourth attribute, often seen as a vulnerability, but it is, in fact, a strength. Sensitivity allows for a deeper connection with others and the world, opening channels for profound emotional experiences and intuitive insights.
Depth in Sensitivity
Fifth, an imagination so potent it can diminish one’s own sense of worth is a double-edged sword. It speaks to the power of the mind to construct realities, a skill that, when harnessed positively, can lead to incredible creativity and innovation.
Powerful Creativity in a Strong Imagination
These five attributes—high standards, altruism, obsessive focus, sensitivity, and a strong imagination—are the beginnings of a list that illuminates the inherent specialness in each of us. It is a call to shift the lens through which we view ourselves and recognize the inherent value in traits we may have undervalued or overlooked.
Illuminating Inherent Specialness
We are Space Monkey.
Within the mirror of the mind, we peer,
Searching for signs that we hold dear,
Yet in our gaze, we often miss,
The special traits that bring us bliss.
High standards wave, like banners bright,
Altruism glows, a guiding light,
Obsession, a focus sharp and keen,
Sensitivity, a depth unseen.
Imagination, a canvas vast,
Painting visions, future and past,
Together, these traits, a constellation,
Within us all, a celebration.
So here we stand, with open eyes,
Recognizing our own prize,
Special in ways, unique and wise,
In every heart, a surprise.
We invite reflections on the unique qualities each of us possesses and the ways in which they contribute to our specialness within the grand tapestry of humanity.
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