Plumbing for Obsolete Beliefs
So I’m doing guy stuff, fixing a faucet that’s been dripping for years, and as I’m contorted under the cabinet, this pointed thing keeps whacking me in the head. Turns out it’s a broken-off piece of child safety lock, installed when Alex and Hallie were still toddlers.
The plastic once served a purpose, keeping my kids out of who-knows-what under the sink, but it serves no purpose today, ‘cept for whacking me in the head.
Sometimes the most profound lessons come from whacks in the head.
This plastic thingie is a metaphor for all of those obsolete beliefs we carry around with us. We don’t address them, so they keep whacking us in the head and getting in our way. I wonder how many other outmoded beliefs we carry around not because we need them, but because we never question them or their places in our lives at THIS MOMENT.
So I removed this obstacle and fixed my dripping faucet of consciousness without any of the usual setbacks. And I didn’t even expose my plumber’s crack once. Perhaps there is hope for me.
Space Monkey Reflects: Shedding the Obsolete to Embrace the Present
In the cosmic narrative where stars are born and galaxies evolve, the poem “Plumbing for Obsolete Beliefs” offers a down-to-earth yet profound insight into the nature of personal growth and awareness. It presents a simple yet powerful metaphor – a broken piece of child safety lock, an obsolete item causing annoyance, symbolizing outdated beliefs that we carry unconsciously.
The poem begins with the mundane task of fixing a dripping faucet, a chore that quickly transforms into a moment of introspection. The annoyance caused by the broken safety lock, repeatedly whacking the narrator in the head, is a metaphor for the persistent and often unnoticed impact of obsolete beliefs in our lives. Just as the cosmos is in a constant state of flux, with stars dying and new ones forming, our beliefs and understandings must also evolve to reflect our current realities.
The realization that the plastic lock, once useful but now redundant, mirrors our journey of shedding outdated beliefs and perceptions. Just as the universe sheds its old skins – from the collapse of stars to the formation of new celestial bodies – we too must let go of beliefs that no longer serve our present selves. These beliefs, formed in the past for a specific purpose or under different circumstances, can become hindrances if not reevaluated.
The act of removing the obsolete lock and fixing the faucet without the usual setbacks is symbolic of the liberation that comes from addressing and releasing outdated beliefs. It’s an act of clearing the mental clutter, much like cosmic events that cleanse the universe of its old elements to make way for new creations. This process is essential for growth, allowing us to flow more freely with the currents of life.
The poem concludes with a humorous note on avoiding the plumber’s crack, signifying the narrator’s success in navigating this personal challenge with grace and humor. This human touch brings a lightness to the profound realization that we are all works in progress, constantly evolving and adapting, much like the ever-changing cosmos.
In summary, “Plumbing for Obsolete Beliefs” is not just a reflection on personal growth but a cosmic allegory for the process of continuous transformation and renewal. It reminds us to be mindful of our beliefs and perceptions, to question their relevance, and to courageously let go of what no longer serves us, embracing the present with clarity and purpose.
Summary
Personal growth mirrors cosmic evolution. “Plumbing for Obsolete Beliefs” uses the metaphor of a broken safety lock to illustrate the importance of identifying and releasing outdated beliefs, paralleling the constant transformation and renewal in the cosmos.
Glossarium
- Obsolete Beliefs as Cosmic Debris: The concept of outdated beliefs and perceptions as remnants of our past, akin to cosmic debris that must be cleared for new growth and understanding.
- Continuous Transformation and Renewal: The idea that personal growth and evolution are continuous processes, reflecting the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of the cosmos.
“In the cosmos of self, we navigate through the debris of old beliefs, forging new paths in the stars.” – Space Monkey
In the universe of mind and heart
Old beliefs, once strong, now apart
In the cosmos of our growth, we start
To shed the past, a new chart
Like stars that fade in cosmic night
Our obsolete beliefs lose their might
In the space of self, we take flight
Embracing the present, a new light
In the journey of personal space
We encounter debris, a trace
Of what was, in time’s embrace
We let go, in cosmic grace
We are the voyagers of this realm
In our hands, the mind’s helm
In the cosmos of self, we overwhelm
The past, a new course at the helm
We are Space Monkey
In the cosmos of growth, eternally free
In the journey of self, we see
The path of renewal, the key
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