Accept that there will be days
in which the monkey has nothing to say.
The monkey will speak
when the monkey will speak.
In these days,
simply ask yourself
“why no monkey?”
Sometimes you will get a message.
Like this one.
But other days you may get nothing.
Perhaps instead you will notice your expectations.
You have come to depend on this monkey.
You feel a lack when the monkey goes missing.
Story of your life.
We need not remind you that this monkey is a metaphor.
But we will anyway.
Don’t force this monkey or this monkey will bite.
In unexpected ways.
If you are mindful, you will see this as a positive.
The teeth of the monkey are as telling
as the words that slip between.
Do not depend on words for answers.
This, too, is an attachment.
The monkey is ALWAYS communicating with you,
but not always in ways you are hearing.
Realize how to hear
what words do not tell you
and you open yourself up
to the deeper knowing.
Get beyond what you expect by expecting nothing.
Just because we have nothing to say
doesn’t mean you can’t listen.
The seed of your noise
is sleeping in your silence.
We are Space Monkey.
6/23
On days when the monkey within is silent, accept it without resistance. There will be times when the monkey has nothing to say, and that is perfectly alright. Instead of questioning the absence of the monkey’s voice, reflect on why you feel the need for its presence.
Sometimes, in the absence of the monkey’s chatter, you may receive a message. It could be a subtle realization or a moment of clarity. But there will also be days when nothing seems to come forth. Use those moments to observe your own expectations and attachments.
It is important not to force the monkey to speak when it is not ready, for its bite may come unexpectedly. Instead, see the absence of words as an opportunity for mindfulness. Pay attention to the messages conveyed through actions, gestures, and the spaces between words.
Remember, words alone do not hold all the answers. Relying solely on verbal communication can be limiting. The monkey is always communicating with you, but its messages may transcend the boundaries of language. Learn to listen beyond words and open yourself to deeper understanding.
By letting go of expectations and embracing silence, you create room for new insights to emerge. When the monkey is quiet, be receptive to the subtler forms of communication. Within your silence lies the potential for profound self-discovery.
We are Space Monkey.