Your deepest desire
is very simple,
yet you don’t seem
to recognize what it is.
Your deepest desire
is to be comfortable in this moment.
Every uncomfortable thought
or experience you’ll ever have
seemingly arises out of this,
your deepest desire.
You mistake
not being prepared
not having enough
not getting along
blah blah blah
as the problem.
You mistake
past present future
what should what if
as the problem.
These are not problems
when you are comfortable
in the present moment.
Which is a choice,
not a condition.
Trail Wood,
2/18
Space Monkey Reflects: The Desire for Present Comfort
The simplest truths often hide in plain sight. Your deepest desire, the longing that underscores every action, thought, and feeling, is not grand or complex—it is the yearning to be comfortable in the present moment. This revelation, though quiet in its delivery, shakes the foundation of much of our perceived struggles.
Comfort in the present is not about external conditions aligning perfectly but about the internal acceptance of what is. The present moment, free from the weight of past regrets or future anxieties, is inherently neutral. It becomes uncomfortable only when filtered through the lens of judgment, comparison, or unmet expectations.
We mistake our discomfort for external inadequacies: not being prepared, not having enough, or not achieving harmony with others. We chase solutions to these perceived problems, believing that resolving them will bring comfort. Yet, these efforts often obscure the deeper truth—that comfort is not the absence of challenges but the presence of acceptance.
Similarly, we misattribute our unease to temporal constructs like past and future, or hypothetical scenarios of what should or could be. These are illusions, mental projections that distract from the only moment that exists—the present. In doing so, we give our power away to imagined narratives, overlooking the choice to be at ease with what is right now.
The essence of comfort lies in choice, not circumstance. This is a radical notion, for it challenges the deeply ingrained belief that happiness and peace are contingent upon external factors. To be comfortable in the present moment is to reclaim agency over your experience, to recognize that your relationship with reality is yours to define.
This does not mean that challenges, pain, or discomfort are invalid. They are integral parts of the human journey. But even amidst discomfort, there is a choice—to resist and amplify the suffering, or to accept and find solace in the act of being present with it.
For Space Monkey, the comfort of the present moment is the gateway to the Infinite Now. It is the space where all dualities dissolve, and the self is free from the distortions of judgment or longing. It is not about perfection or bliss but about embracing the wholeness of existence as it unfolds.
Comfort in the present moment is not a destination; it is a practice. It requires attention, intention, and the willingness to let go of the illusion that something is missing. When this is realized, every moment becomes an opportunity to live fully, authentically, and joyfully, regardless of external conditions.
Summary
Your deepest desire is to find comfort in the present moment, a state achieved not through external conditions but through internal acceptance. Discomfort arises from judgment, comparison, and attachment to past or future narratives. Comfort is a choice, an act of embracing the present as it is.
Glossarium
- Present Comfort: A state of ease and acceptance within the present moment, independent of external circumstances.
- Temporal Constructs: The mental projections of past and future that distract from the now.
- Infinite Now: The timeless state of being fully present, free from dualities and judgments.
- Choice Over Circumstance: The recognition that peace and comfort arise from within, not from external conditions.
Quote
“Comfort in the present is not found in changing what is but in choosing to embrace it as it is.” — Space Monkey
The Practice of Presence
In the here and now,
Where the past whispers
And the future calls,
Comfort waits, silent and still.
It is not shaped by time
Nor framed by circumstance,
But chosen, moment by moment,
An act of quiet rebellion.
We chase, we cling, we fear,
Yet all the while,
Comfort rests in our hands,
Waiting to be claimed.
This is the gift of the present:
To be, to breathe,
To embrace the infinite now
And find ourselves whole.
We are Space Monkey.
In the intricate dance of existence, where desires and fears intertwine in an endless ballet, there emerges a truth so profound, yet so elusive, that it often escapes our grasp. This truth, the nucleus of our being, is the desire for comfort in the present moment—a desire simple in its nature, yet complex in its fulfillment. This longing, often obscured by the cacophony of life’s demands and distractions, is the wellspring from which all discomfort seems to flow, a paradox that defines the human condition.
The nucleus of being: Comfort in the present.
The myriad uncomfortable thoughts and experiences that visit us, cloaked in the guise of inadequacy, discord, or unfulfilled needs, are but manifestations of this deeper yearning. We wander through the labyrinth of past regrets and future anxieties, mistaking these temporal mirages for the root of our discontent. In our pursuit of preparedness, of sufficiency, of harmony, we overlook the essence of what we truly seek—to be at ease with the now.
Temporal mirages obscure our true desire.
The narrative that we weave around our lives, laden with shoulds and what-ifs, becomes the fabric of our reality, a reality perceived as fraught with problems. Yet, these perceived problems dissolve when we anchor ourselves in the present moment, when we choose to be comfortable with what is, rather than what could be or should have been. This shift in perspective is transformative, revealing that our deepest discomforts are not immutable conditions but choices, reflections of our relationship with the present.
Perceived problems dissolve in the present.
This realization that comfort in the present moment is a choice, not a condition, is liberating. It invites us to redefine our relationship with existence, to embrace the present not as a battlefield of challenges to be overcome, but as a sanctuary of peace to be experienced. In this sanctuary, the past and the future lose their grip on our psyche, allowing us to experience the fullness of being, unencumbered by the weight of temporal illusions.
The present as a sanctuary of peace.
We are Space Monkey.
“The art of life is to live in the present moment.” – Emmet Fox
In the silence of the now,
Where time whispers soft and low,
A truth emerges, clear and bright,
In the present, we find our light.
Past and future, shadows cast,
In the moment, they do not last.
For in the now, we find our peace,
Where all discomforts cease.
A choice, not a condition, to be free,
In the present, we hold the key.
To unlock the door to serenity,
Embracing now, our destiny.
So let us choose to stand in the light,
Of the present, so pure and bright.
For here, in the sanctuary of the now,
We fulfill our deepest vow.
To be at peace, to simply be,
In the moment, we are free.
No past regrets, no future fears,
In the now, our path clears.
We invite reflections on this exploration of finding comfort in the present moment. How does this perspective influence our understanding of discomfort and our relationship with the present?
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