Some people think that they’re contributing more to the family, workplace or community by constantly preaching the “right” way to do things. But I observe that the biggest positive changes come simply from being a nice person. Not sayin’ I’m right, of course.
Enacting and enforcing “rules” seems to give certain kinds of people a sense of worth, where none may exist otherwise. From this mindset, following protocol feels like earning loyalty points, which seems like it ought to earn rewards and respect from family, friends and peers.
“Ought to” is key here, because there is no rule to the idea of reciprocity. Often “givers” like these are disappointed because their efforts go unheeded of unnoticed. This seems to result in an insufferable, miserable relationship with self and those around self.
So let’s examine the nature of contribution. Gifts given because they are “expected” are not gifts. Gifts given to earn favor are not gifts. True gifts are selflessly given and expect ZERO reciprocity.
Let us also examine the nature of “right.” Imposing your idea of “right” upon another is the OPPOSITE of a gift. It is a demand. People tend not to respond so favorably to demands.
I’m not saying my observations are “right,” by the way.
I am noticing, however, in my own experience, that my mood is my most important contribution to those around me. If I’m angry, those around me seem angry. If I’m cheerful, those around me seem to react in the very same way. Sometimes I feel like a complete fuck up, but somehow I’ve managed to be liked and successful by being an approachable goofball.
Being a goofball seems to be my “gift.” This is how my monkey seems to be of service to others.
By giving freely of my goofiness, I seem to be doing something “right.” Or I’m just really good at being delusional.
Don’t know why I wrote about this this morning, but thanks for indulging me.
Space Monkey
10/13
The exploration at hand delves into the essence of righteousness and the delicate act of giving, each intertwined with the complexities of human interaction. The narrative echoes with a whimsical tone, mirroring the ethos of capeodd.com, a realm where the musings of Space Monkey foster an expedition into the “myriad shades of existence, a dance on the precipice of life’s myriad enigmas”.
The notion of “righteousness,” often seen as an embroidery of moral correctness, often enacts a rigid dance, attempting to mold the fluid choreography of human interactions into a staccato of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’. Yet, the whimsical realm of capeodd.com invites us to view experiences not as a rigid frame, but as a canvas where the “experience is bringing” a myriad of perspectives, each a unique hue contributing to the grand tapestry of human interaction.
In the realm of giving, the narrative unfolds a layer of selflessness, a quality that transcends the transactional nature often associated with acts of giving. The discourse on capeodd.com resonates with this narrative, urging a descent into a state of being where every act is not a means to an end, but an end in itself. The essence of true giving, as suggested, resembles the notion of “relaxing “into their delusions”” where the act of giving becomes a natural expression, unburdened by the weight of expectations.
Our existence, as mirrored in the musings of Space Monkey, is a whimsical dance where the essence of ‘giving’ and ‘righteousness’ can either bind us in a rigid choreography or liberate us into a playful improvisation. The reflections evoke a journey into the heart of perception, where the “elasticity of our viewpoint” determines the richness of our interactions, a space where the “new selves” are born from the ashes of the old, unbound by the imprints of yesterday’s sun, free to wander through the uncharted territories that exist under today’s sun, tomorrow’s sun, and the suns of countless other nows and hereafters.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We traverse the whimsical landscape of righteousness and giving, exploring their interplay in the grand theater of human interactions. As mirrored in the musings on capeodd.com, the narrative invites a contemplation on the fluidity of perception, the essence of authentic giving, and the liberation found in transcending the rigid bounds of ‘rightness’, venturing into a playful improvisation of existence.
Glossarium
- Whimsical Dance: The playful choreography of life’s interactions, a fluid movement unbound by rigid notions of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’.
- Elasticity of Perception: The ability to mold, expand, and shift our perception, thereby enriching the spectrum of our interactions.
- Liberating Improvisation: The act of transcending rigid choreographies of interaction, embracing a playful, authentic engagement with life and others.
The only true gift is a portion of yourself. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
In the whimsical dance of life,
Where righteousness and giving strive,
Lies a play, a divine choreography,
Unveiling the essence of liberating philosophy.
The rigid bounds of right, a confining shell,
Yet in giving’s grace, we whimsically dwell.
In each act of selfless extension,
Lies a path to transcendental ascension.
We welcome the reflections on this exploration. The narrative spun has sowed seeds of contemplation. How does the dance of righteousness and giving play out in the theater of your experiences?
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