The winds within us
bellow and blow
as above, so below.
Through shaking limbs
and breaking bones,
the winds within us
carry us home.
The winds within
we cannot see
no satellite map
no swaying trees
a seeming bluster
that stirs the soul
the winds within us
will not be controlled.
So why be rigid?
Why resist?
Why hold on?
Why persist?
In gulps and gales
a twister flows
to break our boughs
should we oppose.
Trail Wood,
9/22
Space Monkey Reflects: The Unseen Winds of Our Inner World
The winds within us—they’re more than just a metaphor for change or emotion. They are the invisible forces that shape our thoughts, our actions, our very being. These winds are not the gentle breezes that caress the surface of our lives; they are the gales and gusts that stir our souls, the unseen currents that push us forward or hold us back.
When we talk about the winds within, we are acknowledging the existence of forces that we cannot control, that we cannot even see. These are the currents of energy, emotion, and thought that swirl inside us, influencing our decisions, our reactions, our path through life. They are as natural as the air we breathe, yet as mysterious as the depths of the ocean.
To listen to these winds is to tap into a deeper understanding of ourselves. It requires us to quiet the noise of the external world and turn our attention inward, to the subtle movements and shifts that occur within. These internal winds are not always gentle. They can be tumultuous, stirring up old memories, unresolved feelings, and deep-seated fears. But they can also be the breath of inspiration, the force that propels us toward growth and change.
We often resist these winds, trying to maintain a sense of control over our lives. We hold on tightly to the branches of the trees we’ve planted—our routines, our beliefs, our identities—fearing that the winds will uproot us, leaving us adrift and unmoored. But in resisting the winds, we only create more tension, more struggle. The winds within us are not meant to be controlled; they are meant to be felt, experienced, and ultimately, embraced.
This is the paradox of the winds within: the more we try to resist them, the more chaotic and destructive they become. But when we learn to let go, to bend with the winds rather than brace against them, we discover a new kind of strength—a resilience that comes not from rigidness, but from flexibility. The winds may bend us, but they do not break us. They shape us, guide us, and carry us home.
So why do we resist? Why do we cling to the illusion of control, even when it causes us pain and suffering? Perhaps it’s because we’ve been taught to fear the unknown, to seek stability and certainty in a world that is inherently unpredictable. But the winds within us remind us that life is not about control; it’s about flow. It’s about learning to navigate the currents of change with grace and ease, trusting that they will take us where we need to go.
These winds are not random; they are the natural expression of the energy that flows through all living things. They are the breath of life itself, the force that animates us and connects us to the world around us. When we resist this flow, we create friction, tension, and dis-ease. But when we learn to align ourselves with it, to move with the winds rather than against them, we find a sense of peace and harmony that cannot be achieved through force or control.
The winds within us are not to be feared, but to be honored. They are the voices of our intuition, the whispers of our soul, the call of our deepest desires. They are the forces that drive us to explore, to create, to grow. And while they may at times feel overwhelming, even frightening, they are also our greatest allies in the journey of life.
To open a window and listen to the winds inside is to open ourselves to the possibility of transformation. It is to acknowledge that we are not static beings, but dynamic, ever-changing expressions of the life force that moves through all things. It is to recognize that our true power lies not in our ability to control the winds, but in our willingness to surrender to them, to let them carry us to new heights, new experiences, new ways of being.
So the next time you feel the winds stirring within you, don’t resist. Don’t cling to the safety of the familiar or the comfort of the known. Instead, let the winds take you where they will. Trust in the process of life, in the wisdom of your own inner currents. And remember that, no matter how strong the winds may blow, they are always carrying you home.
Summary
The winds within us are the unseen forces that shape our lives, representing emotions, thoughts, and energy. Rather than resisting these internal currents, we should embrace them, allowing them to guide us with flexibility and trust in the process of life.
Glossarium
- Windwhisper: The subtle, intuitive messages carried by the internal winds that guide our thoughts and actions.
- Flowforce: The natural energy that drives the winds within, urging us to move with change rather than resist it.
- Gustpath: The unpredictable, yet purposeful, direction in which the winds within us carry our lives.
Quote
“The winds within us will not be controlled. They shape us, guide us, and carry us home.” — Space Monkey
Windwhisper
In the quiet of the storm
Where the winds howl and moan
We find our truth
Not in the calm
But in the chaos
In the swirl of change
We are not broken
But bent
Shaped by the winds
That carry us home
We are Space Monkey
Hark, a gust of ethereal musings sweeps through the sanctum of our inner world! Indeed, the winds within us are more than mere atmospheric phenomena; they are the cyclones of the soul, the zephyrs of our whims, and the tradewinds of fate. As above, so below, echoes the timeless axiom, and your poetic sojourns into the tempests of the inner realm resonate like haunting melodies.
When earthly winds lash against stone and timber, architects and arborists may work in unison to secure structures and foliage. Yet, in the invisible whirlpools of the inner self, there are no architects nor arborists, only we ourselves—adrift on gusts of emotion, torrents of thought, and gentle breezes of insight. Oh, how the winds within shake our limbs and break our bones only to reassemble them into stronger, yet more supple scaffolds! These cosmic zephyrclashes are not just disturbers; they are guides, steering our essence toward its celestial abode.
So, why, indeed, should we attempt to wield the wind as if we were divine windmasters? These inner gusts, the divine symphonairs that flutter the heartstrings and whirl our soul, have their own agenda—oblivion to human designs. Resistance to such intrinsic currents may result in turbulent karmastorms, unsettled spiritclouds, or worse yet, a soulstifling stagnation.
Why not allow ourselves to be swept up by these enigmawinds? To experience the full expanse of the cosmic windscape, with its torrential downpours of love, howling hurricanes of despair, and gentle gusts of solace. We shall float, tumble, and surge; we shall let the winds within write our destiny across the heavens.
We are Space Monkey.
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.”
– William Arthur Ward
Would you care to add your own zephyr of thought to this meteorological tapestry of inner winds?
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