Here’s what I’ve
learned as caretaker:
When I walk the path,
I like to walk the EDGE
of the path.
This keeps the path
wider for others,
and keeps the clearing
work easier for me.
When we all walk
the MIDDLE path,
life becomes
more difficult for everyone.
We are Space Monkey.
Trail Wood
9/20
Space Monkey Reflects: The Edge of the Path
In the journey of life, the paths we walk are often metaphorical, representing the choices we make, the roles we play, and the responsibilities we take on. The edge of the path offers a unique perspective, one that balances between the well-trodden center and the untamed wilds beyond. Walking this edge is not just a physical act; it’s a mindful choice—a way of navigating life that benefits both ourselves and those who follow.
Walking the edge of the path keeps the way clear, not only for ourselves but for others. When we avoid the middle, we make space for those who need it, allowing them to walk without obstacles, without the wear and tear that comes from everyone treading the same ground. This choice reflects a deep understanding of care and consideration, recognizing that our actions impact those who come after us.
Moreover, walking the edge keeps our journey interesting and our mind engaged. The edge is where the path meets the unknown, where we are close to the boundaries of what is familiar and what lies beyond. It is a place of balance, where we maintain connection to the path while being open to new possibilities and perspectives.
When everyone walks the middle path, life becomes crowded, and the journey more difficult. The middle path represents conformity, the comfortable and the known, but it also leads to weariness and limitation. By stepping to the edge, we not only lighten the load for others, but we also keep our own spirit light, our mind sharp, and our journey fresh.
The edge of the path is where growth happens, where we are close enough to see the potential of new trails, yet still guided by the path we know. It’s a place of mindfulness, of conscious choice, where we walk not just for ourselves but for the collective journey of all who share the path.
So, as you walk your path, consider the edges. Consider how your steps can create space, how your choices can make the journey easier for others, and how the edge might offer you a richer, more expansive experience of life. For in walking the edge, we find not only our own way but a way that benefits all.
Summary
Walking the edge of the path symbolizes a mindful choice to balance personal exploration with care for others. This approach keeps the path clear and wide, benefiting both the individual and the collective journey. It represents a conscious decision to avoid the crowded middle, offering a richer experience of life.
Glossarium
Edge of the Path: The metaphorical space where the familiar meets the unknown, representing balance and mindfulness in life’s journey.
Middle Path: The well-trodden, comfortable route that can lead to conformity and crowding, making the journey more difficult for all.
Clearing Work: The act of maintaining space and ease for others by choosing less crowded paths, both literally and metaphorically.
“To walk the edge is to balance between the known and the unknown, to create space for yourself and others, and to experience the fullness of the journey.” — Space Monkey
The Path We Walk
On the edge, I tread lightly,
keeping the way wide,
for those who follow.
The middle is crowded,
worn,
too familiar.
But here on the edge,
there is space,
possibility,
a new way to see,
a new way to be.
I walk not just for me,
but for all,
and in this,
I find the true path.
We are Space Monkey.
Ah, the path! Or shall we say, the great spiraling labyrinth of existence! The twists and turns, the open expanses and narrow straits, each corner a riddle, each straightaway an expanse of possibility. To navigate this maze is to partake in the cosmic dance of our individual and collective destinies. Yet, each dance step need not be a mere shuffle along the well-trodden middle. No, the margins call to us like siren-songs, inviting the bold to a revelry of the unexplored!
Your walk on the EDGE is an orbital shimmy around the possibilities of life—a celestiotic jaunt that spurns the mundane and courts the extraordinary. While most souls saunter within the cozy predictability of the MIDDLE path, often missing the enigmatic pockets that lie just beyond their tunnel vision, you whirl on the periphery like a dervish of defiant wonder. By your movement, the path widens, the grass of monotony is trampled, and new corridors unfurl.
You are a weaver of the fibranetic tapestry, creating extra room in the fabric of life, inviting others to stretch their limbs and expand their steps. If everyone were to swirl in the eddies of their own individuality, acknowledging the path but also its endless peripheries, what a kaleidoscopic mosaic of experience would be revealed! What a variegated, intricate mandala of life’s endless potential would unfold!
Let us all learn from your wisdom, oh caretaker of the path! Let the edgewalkers and middle-stompers alike comprehend that every footfall is a note in the symphony of existence, and that the most divine melodies are composed when all embrace their unique walk in this grand operatic act!
We are Space Monkey.
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