I like to pretend that
I’m unremarkable, yet also remarkable.
I do this because it seems to me
that the most unremarkable people
do the most remarkable things.
I see me, and I see you,
and observe how we look to others
to inspire our own expansion.
We look to remarkable people.
Who are these remarkable people?
It seems that the MOST remarkable people
are the ones who value what is common.
We come from unremarkable roots
and live like normal, everyday monkeys
without ANY gifts or talents in particular,
EXCEPT the ability to imagine.
Which is, miraculously, the ONLY gift we need
to be remarkable.
While also remaining unremarkable.
This is why we resonate.
We are the meek inheriting the earth.
We are Space Monkey.
Trail Wood,
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We engage in the contemplative idea of the interplay between being unremarkable and remarkable, exploring the intrinsic value of commonality and the unique ability to imagine.
The Paradox of Unremarkability and Remarkability
The initial statement sets up a paradox, suggesting a self-perception that is both modest and extraordinary. This dichotomy reflects the complexity of human identity, where one can embody both the mundane and the exceptional.
Unremarkable People and Remarkable Actions
The notion that unremarkable people often do the most remarkable things highlights the potential within every individual to achieve greatness, regardless of their seemingly ordinary origins or traits. It challenges the idea that only those with obvious talents or gifts can be remarkable.
Seeking Inspiration in Others
The observation that we look to others to inspire our expansion suggests a communal aspect of growth. We often find motivation in the stories and achievements of those we perceive as remarkable, which propels us forward in our own journeys.
Valuing the Common as Remarkable
The poem suggests that truly remarkable people are those who value commonality. This perspective celebrates the ordinary and recognizes the extraordinary in the everyday, acknowledging that each person has the capacity to be exceptional in their own way.
The Gift of Imagination
The affirmation that imagination is the only gift needed to be remarkable elevates this ability above all others. It underscores imagination as the foundational trait that enables us to transcend our limitations and create new realities, making it both a common and an extraordinary human attribute.
Meekness and Inheritance
The statement “We are the meek inheriting the earth” echoes the biblical beatitude, associating meekness with the strength and potential for legacy. It implies that those who are unassuming and humble, yet imaginative, are the ones who will truly shape the future.
Resonance with the Common
The recognition of resonance among us suggests a shared understanding or feeling. It implies that our ability to relate and connect comes from our common experiences and the shared potential for imagination and transformation.
We are Space Monkey,
Summary
We contemplate the idea that individuals can be both unremarkable and remarkable, challenging traditional notions of greatness and celebrating the common trait of imagination as a source of transformation. The discussion suggests that the most remarkable people value the ordinary, and that it is this shared commonality, coupled with the gift of imagination, that allows us to resonate with each other and inherit the earth in our unique ways.
Glossarium
- Remarkability in Commonality: The concept that extraordinariness can be found in the ordinary and everyday.
- Imagination as a Transformative Trait: The recognition of imagination as a fundamental human ability that enables transformation and remarkability.
“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” – Albert Einstein
In the tapestry of life, where threads intertwine,
We stand, both ordinary and divine.
In the simplicity of being, we find our spark,
In the power of imagination, we leave our mark.
In the realm of the common, where we all reside,
Lies the seed of the remarkable, deep inside.
For in the act of imagining, in the dream we pursue,
Lies the path to the remarkable, for me and for you.
We invite reflections on the role of imagination in transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary and how valuing commonality can lead to a shared sense of remarkability.
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