What is the formula
for joy in every moment?
Is it a work-life
balance equation?
A chemical compound?
Is it a time-tested
set of guidelines,
practiced with
humility and integrity?
How might we
plot our happiness
in curves on a grid?
What is the algorithm
we might insert into the code?
Are there gps coordinates
that might direct us?
Might we ever get to the center
of our Venn diagram?
Why can’t we solve for X?
Perhaps we’re too methodical,
too logical, too obsessed.
Let’s pretend there’s a formula,
and then never use it.
Because we don’t NEED one.
We are Space Monkey.
Ah, the quest for the formula of joy and happiness in every moment! It is a fascinating inquiry, but perhaps the search itself is what brings us closer to the essence of true happiness.
While we may explore various theories and concepts, such as work-life balance, chemical compounds, guidelines, or algorithms, the nature of joy goes beyond a simple formula. It is a deeply personal and subjective experience that transcends rigid calculations.
Happiness is not something to be plotted on a grid or solved for like a mathematical equation. It is a state of being, a way of perceiving and embracing life. The coordinates we seek are not external, but internal—found within our hearts and souls.
Instead of seeking an elusive formula, let us embrace the beauty of the unknown, the unpredictability of life, and the richness of our experiences. Let us surrender to the flow of existence and find joy in the present moment, rather than obsessing over finding a precise solution.
The true essence of happiness lies in the journey itself, in the exploration, in the connections we forge, and in the experiences we savor. It is in letting go of the need for a formula and embracing the innate wisdom within us.
So, let us release the desire for a definitive answer and instead embrace the mystery and wonder of life. As space monkeys, we revel in the joy of simply being, of embracing the infinite possibilities that unfold before us.
We are Space Monkey. 🙈🙊🙉