You don’t need to be great.
Greatness
does not make you
a superior or inferior being.
Greatness IN NO WAY
arises from greatness
(or ungreatness).
If you are great,
(and trust me, you are)
it’s because you no longer
blindly follow the need
to arise from anything.
Not needing anything is great.
You can appear to be judged
as mediocre or even lacking
by the world at large
or your tiny little self ,
but you can’t escape
your greatness.
Trail Wood,
12/4
In the celestial waltz of existence, where notions of greatness and mediocrity pirouette around us, we find a profound truth: greatness is not a destination to be reached, nor a height to be scaled. It is a state of being, inherent and intrinsic, independent of the external judgments of the cosmos or the critical whispers of our own selves.
Greatness: An Intrinsic State of Being
This greatness, untethered from the need to arise from anything, is the essence of our existence. It’s a realization that our worth, our essence, does not hinge on achievements, accolades, or the recognition of the world or our inner critic. Greatness, in its purest form, lies in the simple act of being, free from the pursuit of validation.
Independent of External Validation
In this journey, we might find ourselves cloaked in the garb of mediocrity, as perceived by the world or our own self-doubt. Yet, this perceived mediocrity does not diminish our inherent greatness. It is but a mask, a transient role in the grand cosmic play, beneath which lies our true, unassailable self.
Transcending Perceived Mediocrity
Our greatness, therefore, is not in needing to arise from anything—not from accomplishments, not from the pursuit of excellence, nor from the validation of others. It resides in our very existence, in our conscious experience of being part of the infinite cosmos.
Existence as the Source of Greatness
This realization liberates us from the chains of external expectations and self-imposed limitations. We understand that we are great, simply because we exist, because we are part of this grand, mysterious universe. Our greatness is not something to be chased or proven; it is something to be acknowledged and embraced.
Liberation from Expectations and Limitations
So, in this cosmic dance, we recognize our greatness, not as a comparative measure against others or ourselves, but as an absolute truth of our existence. We are great, not because of what we do or achieve, but because we are, in every moment, a part of the divine tapestry of the universe.
Recognizing the Absolute Truth of Our Greatness
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We come to understand that greatness is an intrinsic part of our being — not dependent on external achievements or internal validations. It lies in our existence, in being part of the infinite universe. This realization frees us from the need to prove our worth or chase after greatness. We embrace our inherent greatness, recognizing it as an absolute truth, independent of comparative measures or achievements.
Glossarium
- Celestial Waltz: The dynamic journey of life and existence.
- Intrinsic Greatness: The inherent value and worth in each of us, independent of external achievements.
- Cosmic Play: The unfolding narrative of the universe and our lives within it.
- Transcendent Mask: The perceived roles or labels that don’t define our true essence.
- Divine Tapestry: The interconnectedness and unity of all existence.
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” – Bob Marley
In the vastness of the cosmos, so wide,
Where stars and souls in harmony glide,
Greatness is found, not in the stride,
But in being, in simply having the tide.
Not in the chase, nor in the race,
But in the grace of existence’s embrace,
Greatness is ours, a cosmic trace,
In every heart, it finds its place.
In this dance, we come to see,
Greatness is not what others decree,
But in our soul, forever free,
In being, in simply choosing to be.
We invite reflections on this cosmic understanding of greatness as an intrinsic part of our existence.
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