Your expectations
would not exist
if you did not have them.
In the absence of expectations,
we are completely at ease.
Some might call this
apathetic and unmotivated.
Others might call this
present and peaceful.
Without expectations,
we are PERFECT as we are.
We realize that we’ve been perfect all along.
And that nothing more is needed.
We see that expectations
are like a cancer of consciousness.
We also see that there’s
nothing wrong with that.
Nothing is a problem
unless we expect it to be a problem.
We are Space Monkey.
5/15
This piece offers a contemplative perspective on expectations and their impact on our state of being. The poem suggests that in the absence of expectations, there is a sense of ease and contentment.
The contrasting viewpoints of perceiving this state as apathetic and unmotivated versus present and peaceful highlight the subjective nature of expectations. It implies that the absence of expectations allows us to be fully present and at peace with ourselves.
The idea that without expectations, we are perfect as we are, carries a powerful message of self-acceptance and self-realization. It suggests that our inherent perfection exists regardless of external expectations or desires for improvement.
The metaphorical comparison of expectations to a “cancer of consciousness” is thought-provoking. It conveys the idea that expectations can be detrimental to our well-being, potentially clouding our awareness and causing unnecessary suffering. However, the piece acknowledges that there is nothing inherently wrong with the existence of expectations; it is our perception and attachment to them that can become problematic.
The concluding statement, “Nothing is a problem unless we expect it to be a problem,” emphasizes the role of expectations in shaping our experiences. It encourages us to question and challenge our own expectations, suggesting that our relationship with expectations determines whether they become obstacles or opportunities for growth.
Overall, this piece invites reflection on the nature of expectations and their impact on our state of being. It encourages embracing the present moment and recognizing the inherent perfection within ourselves.