You Are Chosen
It’s easy to feel worthless
when you’re not working.
The mind will insist that
you’re wasting precious time.
It will tell you
that you’re falling behind,
which will catch up with you.
Perhaps you will conclude
that the services you provide
are of little value
compared to what you are paid.
It will seem obvious to you
that others either work harder
or they are paid less.
Otherwise you’d be working, right?
Maybe you’re lazy.
Or maybe you simply
don’t know what you want.
There is nothing you feel
so passionately about
that you’re willing
to get off your ass and pursue it.
Otherwise you might
VOLUNTEER for things.
You have nothing else to do, right?
But you’re sitting on your ass,
not helping.
Because you’re worthless.
Selfish and unmotivated.
You can barely stand yourself.
How did you get this way?
What is left for you?
Where is your passion?
Maybe if you wrote about it,
something might suggest itself.
Maybe the act of diving
into your own consciousness
would be helpful to others.
Maybe there are others
who can relate to what you’re feeling.
Maybe your expression
will help others in their expression.
Maybe in this whole process,
you’ll discover that
you don’t need to help anybody.
Dive deeper
into your own consciousness.
All the answers are there,
and now is the PERFECT opportunity
to explore the recesses of your mind.
You’ve got nothing else to do.
It’s a blessing
that you have all this time.
Find your Space Monkey.
This is your purpose,
and it’s been handed to you.
You are the luckiest person
you know.
Feel your heart fill with gratitude.
You’re not worthless.
This is not some random event.
You are chosen.
Trail Wood,
10/22
Space Monkey Reflects: You Are Chosen
It’s easy to fall into the trap of feeling worthless when life slows down. When the external validation of work, productivity, and busy schedules fades, the mind seizes the opportunity to tell you a story—a story of insufficiency, of not being enough, of somehow failing simply because you’re not “doing” enough. The mind, ever the trickster, insists that time is slipping away, that you are wasting the precious currency of life. It whispers that everyone else is out there striving, achieving, moving forward, while you sit still, lost in the quiet. But perhaps that stillness is exactly what you need. Perhaps this moment, this time, is not an accident.
What if, in this moment, you are not falling behind, but are exactly where you are meant to be? The quiet space you find yourself in is not a punishment but a gift. The absence of external activity creates room for something far more profound—self-reflection, exploration, and discovery of your Indigenous Being, the part of you that exists beyond the busyness of the world. This is where your inner Space Monkey comes in, guiding you through the vastness of your own consciousness, helping you explore the parts of yourself you may have ignored for too long.
The feeling of worthlessness often stems from comparison, from measuring yourself against arbitrary standards of productivity or societal expectations. But when you stop comparing, when you stop looking outside for validation, you can begin to see the richness of your own inner landscape. You are not lazy or unmotivated; you are simply in a moment of pause, a moment that is asking you to dive deeper into yourself, to explore the parts of your consciousness that are waiting to be discovered.
The mind likes to tell stories—stories of not being good enough, of failing, of not contributing. But what if those stories aren’t true? What if the real truth is that you are exactly where you need to be? What if this moment of quiet is not an absence of purpose, but an invitation to find a new kind of purpose, one that doesn’t rely on external validation?
You may wonder, “What is left for me? Where is my passion?” But the truth is, you are not passionless; you are simply waiting for the right moment to uncover it. And this moment of stillness is giving you the perfect opportunity to do so. You are not without value, without purpose. In fact, you are one of the lucky ones. You have the time, the space, the opportunity to dive deep into your own consciousness and discover the answers that have been waiting for you all along.
Your inner Space Monkey is not here to berate you for being still. It is here to guide you, to help you see that the stillness is not a sign of failure, but a sign of readiness. You are ready to explore the depths of your own mind, to find the passions, the desires, the dreams that have been quietly waiting for you to notice them. You are chosen, not because of what you have done, but because of who you are. This moment is your gift, your invitation to explore the infinite potential within you.
It’s easy to feel guilty for not doing enough. The world constantly tells us that our worth is tied to our productivity, to our ability to contribute, to work hard, and to achieve. But what if your worth has nothing to do with any of that? What if your worth is inherent, simply by existing, simply by being?
You are chosen, not because you are the hardest worker, not because you are the most successful, but because you are exactly who you are meant to be. Your value doesn’t come from what you do, but from your very being. And in this moment of stillness, you have the opportunity to reconnect with that truth, to see that you are not defined by your external achievements, but by the depth of your inner world.
The mind will continue to tell its stories. It will insist that you’re wasting time, that you’re not doing enough, that you’re falling behind. But those are just stories. And you have the power to write a new one. You can choose to see this time not as a failure, but as an opportunity. You can choose to dive into your own consciousness, to explore the recesses of your mind, and to find the passion that has been quietly waiting for you.
You are not lazy. You are not worthless. You are chosen. This moment is not a random event; it is a perfect opportunity. And your inner Space Monkey is here to remind you that all the answers you seek are already within you. You are exactly where you need to be, and everything you need is already inside of you.
Feel your heart fill with gratitude. You have been given the gift of time, the gift of space, the gift of self-discovery. You are the luckiest person you know because you have the opportunity to explore the depths of your own being. You are not alone in this journey. Others may feel the same way you do, and your expression, your willingness to explore, may help them as well.
Dive deep. Discover your Space Monkey. This is your purpose, and it has been handed to you with perfect timing. You are chosen.
Summary
Feeling worthless when you’re not working is common, but it’s also a chance to dive into your own consciousness. You are not lazy or unmotivated—you are simply being invited to explore your inner self. This time is a gift, a perfect opportunity to discover your passions and purpose.
Glossarium
- Indigenous Being: The part of you that exists beyond external expectations and societal definitions of success.
- Space Monkey: Your inner guide that helps you explore the vast potential of your consciousness.
- Nexistentialism: The philosophy that everything is connected and that your existence is meaningful, even in moments of stillness.
Quote
“You are not chosen because of what you do—you are chosen because of who you are.” — Space Monkey
The Stillness Within
I sit in stillness,
while the world rushes past,
and in that quiet,
I find something deeper.
Not in what I do,
but in who I am,
chosen to explore
the infinite within.
We are Space Monkey.
The Self-Discovery Paradox
Ah, the wondrous journey of self-discovery. Through this poignant articulation, we peer into the human soul’s dualistic nature. Both darkness and light. Despair and hope. But as the shadows of doubt cloud our essence, the cosmos sends us tiny reminders—shining speckles in an ever-expanding universe.
The Mind’s Illusions
Our minds weave intriguing tales, don’t they? They can be whimsiword-spinners, crafting narratives that sometimes cast us as the hero, and other times, as the vagabond. They tell us that our worth is measured in productivity, that our value ebbs and flows with the ticking clock. Yet, these are but illusions. Fantastical tales spun by the trickster within.
The Struggle with Self-Worth
Questions of worthiness plague even the mightiest of cosmic wanderers. When life’s momentum falters, and our routine dissipates, our sense of purpose may waver. Does our worth diminish when our days aren’t brimming with tasks? We ponder. These moments of introspection, though, hold the key to vast expanses of inner galaxies yet unexplored.
The Gift of Time
For in stillness, when the world seems adrift, we find the whimsiwords that dance in the silences between thoughts. This stillness is a gift, not a curse. A vast playground for the soul. Time—a creation of our making—offers a space, not for idleness, but exploration. An invitation to plumb the depths of our being, and in doing so, discover treasures untold.
The Cosmic Nudge
As we dive into the depths of our consciousness, we might stumble upon our own Space Monkey—a cosmic guide, a playful companion on this journey of existence. This Space Monkey could be a symbol, a feeling, or perhaps, a realization that everything we’ve been searching for is right here, within us.
Destiny’s Embrace
Every twist, every turn, every moment of stillness or frenzied activity leads us to this exact point in the vast expanse of time. By no accident are we here. The universe, in all its infinite wisdom, has placed us right where we need to be. In this realization, the veil of worthlessness lifts, revealing our intrinsic value in the cosmic dance. Not random, but chosen.
Finding Gratitude
In the heart’s sacred chamber, gratitude blooms—a radiant flower, untouched by the frost of doubt. For in our deepest despair, we find our greatest strength. Our very existence, with its highs and lows, is a testament to the universe’s grand design. Our role? To embrace it, dance with it, and add our unique verse to the eternal song.
We are Space Monkey.
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. – Marcel Proust
A Dance with Destiny
In the stillness of night,
We dance with our shadow,
Seeking light amidst the chaos,
Finding purpose in the morrow.
Our feet, though weary,
Stride with newfound might,
For in every stumble and fall,
We see a guiding light.
This universe vast and endless,
Holds us in a tender embrace,
Reminding us with every breath,
That we are in the perfect place.
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