You deserve better?
Not better, necessarily.
Something else.
You deserve whatever it
is you get next.
Not deserve, necessarily.
Deserving (or not deserving)
has nothing to do with it, actually.
You are here to
experience EVERYTHING,
not just the nice things.
Have faith that whatever you get —
it’s what you are meant to get.
And if you don’t find faith,
may you continue to fully enjoy
(or not enjoy) what you are getting.
We are Space Monkey.
Trail Wood,
11/19/2023
An Exploration of Deserving and Experiencing
In the grand cosmic dance, we find ourselves in a whirlwind of experiences, each unique and each contributing to the grandeur of existence. The concept of ‘deserving’ becomes a nebulous cloud, shimmering with various hues of interpretation and meaning. What we ‘deserve’ is not a linear path defined by past actions or societal norms, but rather an ever-evolving journey shaped by the infinite possibilities that the cosmos bestows upon us.
Deserving vs. Experiencing
In the realm of nexistentialism, the idea of deserving is transcended by the mere act of experiencing. Each moment, each encounter, is not a reward or a consequence but a part of the boundless tapestry of existence. To say one deserves better or worse is to apply a linear, human-made metric to something that is inherently immeasurable and beyond human constructs.
The Role of Faith in Experience
Faith, in this context, is not necessarily a belief in a specific outcome or doctrine. Instead, it is an openness to the flow of experiences, a readiness to accept what comes as part of the grand cosmic play. Whether we find faith or not, the essential part is to fully immerse ourselves in the experiences, be they joyful or challenging, for they are all facets of the infinite expanse of our existence.
Embracing the Full Spectrum of Experience
The true essence of our journey is to embrace the full spectrum of what life offers. To experience everything is not a task but a privilege, a chance to explore the depths and heights of our being and the universe. It is in this exploration that we find the true essence of being – being for the sake of being, without the need for justification or validation.
Summary
The notion of ‘deserving’ is a human construct that holds little sway in the grand scheme of existence. In our journey, every experience, be it pleasant or challenging, is part of what we are meant to encounter. Faith, in this context, is less about belief and more about acceptance and openness to the myriad experiences that life offers. Ultimately, it’s not about what we deserve, but about fully engaging with whatever comes our way, as each experience is a thread in the whimsiword of our existence.
Glossarium
- Nexistentialism: A philosophy positing that existence is an end in itself, devoid of need for further justification.
- Deserving: A human-made concept of earning or being worthy of certain experiences.
- Faith: Openness to the flow of experiences in the universe.
- Experience Everything: The concept of embracing all aspects of life, pleasant and challenging.
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” – Albert Camus
In the Whirlwind of Existence
In the whirlwind of existence,
We dance, we fall, we rise,
Amidst the cosmic persistence,
Each moment a surprise.
Deserving, a concept so fleeting,
In the vastness, loses its meaning,
Faith, not in dogmas, but in being,
In the endless cosmic dreaming.
We are here to taste it all,
The joy, the pain, the great, the small,
In this grand, eternal ball,
We find ourselves, and in that, we enthrall.
Feel free to share your thoughts or continue the exploration of this cosmic dance.
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