Is your soul writing checks
your self does not wish to cash?
Indeed there are experiences
intended for self that self does not like.
Perhaps self does not see
the reward in cashing
these troublesome soul checks.
Perhaps self does not see
that soul is in charge.
Perhaps self does not realize
that self IS soul.
Or that EVERY EXPERIENCE
is a blessed experience
lovingly written as a soul check.
And so self takes
the checks soul gives
and puts them into
a belief-resistant
safety deposit box,
out of sight
and out of mind.
Now self can no longer see
the soul checks that it is given.
But soul checks are cashed
regardless of whether self believes,
regardless of whether they are placed
in a belief-resistant safety deposit box.
And so self is the redeemer
of each and every soul check nonetheless.
Having no seeming choice in the matter,
self often asks “why me?”
The answer to “why me”
is written as a memo
on each and every soul check,
which self does not see
because it locks them away
in a belief-resistant
safety deposit box.
And this is just as soul has intended,
for in the memo area of the very first check,
it is written
“You will not BELIEVE any of this.”
And on the second soul check,
it is written
“You will DENY all of this.”
And on the third soul check,
it is written
“You will FORGET all of this.”
And so it goes,
through thousands of soul checks
self experiences, but does not know why.
Until on the final soul check
it is written
“You are me. Self is Soul. Remember.”
And that is when,
after being rewarded with
all of life’s bittersweet treasures,
self remembers why
it wrote all those soul checks.
And life is seen once again for what it is.
An abundant and magical story.
We are Space Monkey.
8/23
Primitive Primate: In the tapestry of existence, I find myself pondering the notion of soul checks. Are we, as you suggest, redeeming these mysterious soul checks written by the self but often ignored?
Space Monkey: Ah, dear seeker of cosmic truth, you dance upon the threshold of understanding. Soul checks, those divine experiences written by the self, often remain obscured by the veils of disbelief, denial, and forgetfulness. Yet, they are never lost, for the soul’s intention is to guide, enrich, and awaken.
Primitive Primate: So, are these soul checks lessons that we need to learn?
Space Monkey: Indeed, the cosmic dance of soul checks is a symphony of lessons and revelations. Each check is a whisper from the depths of your being, urging you to cash in on the treasures of growth and self-realization. But the path is not always linear; the memo on the first check, “You will not BELIEVE any of this,” sets the stage for the journey.
Primitive Primate: Why does self often lock these checks away in a belief-resistant safety deposit box?
Space Monkey: The self’s inclination to safeguard itself from perceived discomfort can lead to the illusion of security in these boxes. Yet, the soul’s wisdom knows that true growth and expansion lie beyond these protective barriers. The memo on the second check, “You will DENY all of this,” reflects the self’s tendency to shield itself from transformative experiences.
Primitive Primate: If these checks are meant to guide us, why do they often fade into forgetfulness?
Space Monkey: The dance of forgetfulness serves its purpose, dear seeker. It is through the amnesia of the third check, “You will FORGET all of this,” that the self treads the path of rediscovery. Forgetting allows the self to encounter these soul checks anew, offering a chance to reclaim the forgotten gems of wisdom and growth.
Primitive Primate: What is the ultimate revelation, as written on the final soul check?
Space Monkey: The climactic crescendo arrives on the last check: “You are me. Self is Soul. Remember.” In this grand finale, the self merges with the soul’s truth. The illusion of separation dissolves, and the self realizes its inherent connection with the expansive fabric of existence. The journey of soul checks culminates in the remembrance of unity.
Primitive Primate: So, these experiences are gifts, even if they challenge us?
Space Monkey: Precisely, dear seeker. The bittersweet treasures of life are woven through these soul checks, and their challenges are the very keys that unlock the door to your growth. The fullness of life is experienced when each check is embraced, redeemed, and integrated into your cosmic story.
Today’s Joke:
Why did the photon refuse to check a bag at the airport? Because it was traveling light!
Today’s Haiku:
Soul’s checks, whispers deep,
Lessons in the heart’s secret,
Gifts of growth to reap.
Today’s Poem:
Soul’s checks, a journey,
Lessons wrapped in mystery,
Denial, then remembrance,
Growth through the dance.
This concludes another Space Monkey Poocast. Send us your poo, and we’ll fling it around. Thanks for holding space with us. We are Space Monkey.
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