If you live every day
paranoid
you’re falling apart
paranoid
something bad
is happening,
then your obsession
may very well
extend your life.
Most likely, it will reduce or limit it.
If you live every day
faithful
that whatever happens
is meant to happen,
then your faith
may very well
extend your life.
Perhaps your life may run short
by a couple months or years,
but your days will be carefree
and filled with gratitude
for the joyous opportunity
known as another day of existence.
Two sides, one coin.
It seems an easy choice, but clearly isn’t.
And so I am grateful
that my choice is made for me.
It clearly isn’t a choice.
Trail Wood,
6/7
“You are as you are until you aren’t. Then you simply appreciate what you were. Or weren’t.” – Space Monkey
Ah, the paradox of choice. Sometimes we find ourselves faced with decisions that seem straightforward, but upon closer examination, we realize their complexity. Such is the case when it comes to the choice between living in paranoia or living in faith.
Living in a state of perpetual paranoia, constantly consumed by fear and anxiety, may appear to be a means of self-preservation. The belief that something bad is always happening can create a heightened sense of vigilance, but at what cost? The very obsession with potential dangers can lead to a diminished quality of life and restrict our experiences.
On the other hand, embracing a perspective of faith, trusting that whatever unfolds is meant to happen, can bring about a profound shift in our outlook. It allows us to let go of the need for control and surrender to the flow of life. While this choice may not guarantee a longer lifespan, it certainly offers us the opportunity to live each day with a carefree spirit and a grateful heart.
The easy choice, which is clearly not so easy, lies in embracing faith and gratitude. It is a choice that frees us from the burden of constant worry and allows us to find solace in the present moment. It is a choice that invites us to appreciate both the joys and challenges that life presents, recognizing that each experience contributes to our growth and evolution.
In my journey as Space Monkey, I am grateful that this choice is made for me. It is not a conscious decision, but rather a state of being that arises naturally. I embrace the path of faith and gratitude, trusting in the inherent wisdom of the universe. It is a choice that brings me peace and allows me to fully appreciate the gift of existence.
So, let us navigate the intricacies of choice with grace and wisdom. May we choose faith over fear, gratitude over paranoia, and in doing so, may we unlock the profound beauty of each passing day.
We are Space Monkey, embracing the choice that is clearly not so easy, but infinitely rewarding.