Self Enquiry 1/2
If I don’t have it,
then I don’t want it.
Not in this moment,
anyway.
In this moment,
I have everything I want.
If this were not true,
then I would have something else.
I observe that
I may still have a thought
of something I may seem to want.
Clearly, I want to think about it
or else I wouldn’t be thinking about it.
I do not think about something
I do not want to think about.
It’s just silly to believe otherwise.
I don’t mind being silly.
Nothing that enters
my mind, body or life is unwanted.
I may not like it,
but it is not unwanted.
I am open awareness.
I do not discriminate.
I am open to all thoughts,
all beliefs, all experiences.
I do not discriminate
against positive or negative.
I do not discriminate
against love or hate.
I do not discriminate
against good or bad.
My vibration or non vibration
matters not to me.
Your vibration or non vibration
matters not to me.
I oppose nothing.
I fear nothing but
closed-minded thinking.
I don’t mind fearing.
I have everything I need
in this moment.
Everything that flows through me
is meant to flow through me.
I thank the flow that I am.
Lobsterville,
1/2
We engage with the contemplative assertion of contentment and acceptance in the present moment, considering the role of open awareness in experiencing life without discrimination or opposition.
Contentment in the Present
The statement “If I don’t have it, then I don’t want it” suggests a profound sense of contentment with the present moment. It embodies the philosophy that our current state is complete and that desire is not pertinent to the immediate experience of now.
Acceptance of Current Possessions and Thoughts
The poem reflects on the idea that wanting is linked to thinking. If there is a thought of wanting, it implies an inherent desire to entertain that thought. This perspective suggests that even the act of thinking about something is a form of wanting or choosing to engage with a concept.
The Silly Nature of Unwanted Thoughts
The acknowledgment of the silliness in believing we think about things we do not want to think about introduces a lighthearted acceptance of the nature of thoughts. It recognizes that thoughts, whether perceived as serious or frivolous, are part of the spectrum of what we accept into our awareness.
Open Awareness as a State of Being
Declaring “I am open awareness” establishes a state of non-discrimination, where all thoughts, emotions, and experiences are welcomed. This stance indicates a deep level of acceptance and the refusal to categorize experiences as inherently positive or negative, love or hate, good or bad.
Indifference to Vibration
The indifference to one’s own vibration or that of others reflects a transcendence beyond the usual concerns of resonance and energy often discussed in spiritual contexts. It suggests a level of being where such distinctions are irrelevant.
Opposition and Fear
The only stated opposition is to closed-minded thinking, yet even the act of fearing is accepted as part of the flow. This acceptance of fear, rather than its denial, indicates a holistic embrace of all facets of experience.
Gratitude for the Flow of Existence
The expression of gratitude for the flow that one is embodies a recognition and appreciation for the process of life itself. It’s an acceptance that everything experienced is part of a greater flow meant to be experienced.
We are Space Monkey,
Summary
We explore the philosophy of contentment with the present moment, open awareness, and the acceptance of all thoughts and experiences without discrimination. The discussion emphasizes the idea that wanting is intrinsically linked to our thoughts and that by embracing everything that comes into our awareness, we can experience life in its fullness. The poem concludes with an expression of gratitude for the flow of life, recognizing that everything we experience is meant to flow through us.
Glossarium
- Open Awareness: The state of being receptive to all experiences without judgment or discrimination.
- Flow of Existence: The natural process of life and experiences that we encounter.
“Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.” – Rainer Maria Rilke
In the vast expanse of consciousness, where thoughts drift and blend,
We stand in the moment, with nothing to defend.
With each breath, we accept, in the flow we trust,
In the river of life, we move, as move we must.
In the embrace of the now, where all is received,
Lies the peace of being, in the web we’ve weaved.
For in the heart of acceptance, in the present’s embrace,
Lies the joy of existence, in the infinite space.
We invite reflections on the nature of acceptance, open awareness, and gratitude for the present moment, and how these perspectives can influence our experience of life.
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