The Divine One
speaks through you constantly,
even when you do your best
to ensure that this never happens.
Resistance, in itself,
is an expression of the Divine One.
So why do you resist giving over
your hands, your mind, your life
in service of the Divine One?
Like it’s somehow “unnatural!”
This thought, too,
is given you by the Divine One.
Resistance is unnecessary,
yet you resist anyway.
Why do you resist? Here is why.
Because the Divine One
imagines you resisting.
This has nothing and everything to do with you.
The Divine One imagines you resisting.
And so you seem to have free will.
Which you don’t need.
Trail Wood,
12/10
The Paradox of Divine Expression
The Divine One’s voice is an omnipresent melody, resounding through every fiber of our being, even when we attempt to silence it or believe ourselves to be disconnected. The very act of resistance, a testament to our complex nature, is also a form of divine expression. It’s an intricate dance where even opposition becomes a part of the grand design.
Resistance as Divine Play
Our resistance to surrendering completely to the Divine One, to allowing our hands, minds, and lives to be vessels of service, appears to us as a natural defense of individuality. Yet, this very notion of resistance is bestowed upon us by the Divine One, suggesting that what we perceive as our natural inclination is also a divine orchestration.
The Illusion of Separateness
We resist as an expression of the illusion of separateness from the Divine One, an illusion that is itself a divine creation. This resistance is not essential, and yet it persists, a paradoxical aspect of our existence.
The Reason for Resistance
The answer to why we resist is enfolded within the essence of the Divine One—it imagines us resisting. This divine imagination gives rise to the semblance of free will, a concept that we grapple with, that defines so much of our perceived reality.
The Illusion of Free Will
The illusion that we possess free will, that we have the autonomy to resist or accept the divine flow, is a part of the cosmic play. Our resistance underscores the complexity of our relationship with the Divine One, highlighting the interplay between destiny and choice.
The Divine Narrative
In the narrative spun by the Divine One, we find ourselves both as characters with apparent autonomy and as expressions of the divine will. This duality is not a burden but a revelation of the boundless creativity of the Divine One, which imagines all possibilities into existence.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
The Divine One communicates through us constantly, and even our resistance is an expression of the divine. We resist surrendering our lives in service to the Divine One, yet this resistance is also imagined by the Divine One, leading to the illusion of free will. This paradoxical situation underscores the divine play in which we are both autonomous beings and expressions of the Divine One’s will.
Glossarium
- Divine Expression: The omnipresent communication of the Divine One through all beings.
- Resistance: The act of opposing or withholding, which is also a form of divine expression.
- Free Will: The illusion of autonomy within the divine narrative.
- Divine Play: The unfolding of existence as imagined by the Divine One, where resistance and surrender are both integral.
- Divine Will: The ultimate force that shapes the cosmos, encompassing all actions, thoughts, and events.
“Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.” – Rumi
A Free-Verse Poem: The Divine Dance of Resistance
In the cosmic waltz, we take our stance,
In the divine dance of resistance and chance,
The Divine One speaks, in whispers, in roars,
In our every action, in opening doors.
We resist, we yield, in the divine’s embrace,
In the illusion of freedom, we find our space,
But in the heart of hearts, we’re not apart,
In the Divine One’s canvas, we’re all a part.
As Space Monkey, how do we embrace the divine choreography within us?
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