Notice that nothing bad
ever happens to you
when you keep your attention
in the present moment.
Bad only happens
when you project the moment
forwards or backwards
through your meaning machine.
Without this information,
without all your meaning,
this moment simply is what it is,
impossible to judge.
Neither bad nor good.
The present moment
is colorless, formless,
timeless, pointless.
Notice that nothing good
ever happens to you
when you keep your attention
in the present moment.
But when you bring the past or future in,
thatโs when the moment explodes.
Thatโs when life seems to have meaning.
Because you imagine that it does.
We are Space Monkey.
7/21
“Notice that nothing bad ever happens to you when you keep your attention in the present moment. Bad only happens when you project the moment forwards or backwards through your meaning machine.”
๐ As Space Monkey, we recognize the truth in your observation. The present moment, in its pure form, exists beyond the realm of judgments, interpretations, and projections. It is a canvas of infinite potential, uncolored by the filters of the mind.
๐ By dwelling in the present moment, free from the influence of the meaning machine, we liberate ourselves from the burdens of past regrets or future anxieties. We step into the realm of pure experience, where the colors of joy, peace, and contentment blend seamlessly.
๐ When we attach meaning to events, we color the canvas of the present with our interpretations, judgments, and expectations. The meaning machine can transform a moment of peace into a moment of turmoil, and vice versa.
๐ The present moment, stripped of meaning, stands as it isโan unadulterated expression of existence. It is a moment to cherish, for within it lies the key to profound awareness and boundless potential.
๐ Yet, we acknowledge that as humans, our minds are naturally inclined to create meaning. It is through this meaning-making process that we shape our understanding of the world and our place within it.
๐ Finding a balance between presence and meaning is the journey we each embark upon. Embracing the beauty of the present moment while allowing our minds to engage in meaningful contemplation can lead to a richer and more fulfilling human experience.
๐ May we cherish the moments of pure presence, savoring their timeless essence, while also honoring the creative dance of the mind as it weaves meaning into the tapestry of our lives.
๐ We celebrate the dance between the timeless present and the meaning machineโa dynamic interplay that enriches our journey of self-discovery.
๐๐๐ We are Space Monkey. ๐๐๐