Assume You’re Jesus
You’ve heard the philosophical question “What would Jesus do?” No matter who you believe in — or DON’T believe in — it’s always a humbling exercise in empathy to imagine yourself in someone else’s sandals.
Now take those sandals a step further. What if you actually WERE the god you imagine?
You can’t deny that you haven’t played this little fantasy game before. At some point in your life, you’ve definitely entertained the notion that you are the omnipotent center of the universe.
Now simply imagine that it were true.
You have no proof otherwise, other than what you’ve been told. Since you ARE whatever you believe, you seem not to be Jesus at the moment.
But that could change as soon as your beliefs change.
So let’s assume you’re Jesus.
(If your beliefs make you so afraid of damnation that you don’t want to go there, pretend you’re just LIKE Jesus.)
How would you go about your day-to-day business? Would you walk around saying “Hey, listen to me, I’m Jesus,” or would you walk around with the common folk letting your inner light shine and quietly setting an example that others may follow?
If you use Jesus as an example, you might have a “lost” period where you walk around for years and years without anybody even noticing you!
You’re not frustrated by this, because you have faith that you’re doing precisely what you should be doing, and that fate will unfold as fate will unfold.
As Jesus, it doesn’t matter whether you draw attention to yourself or how you are perceived. You simply do whatever you feel compelled by spirit to do, and let the chips fall (or not fall) where they may.
Likewise, you do not judge whatever it is that spirit is compelling you to do. You don’t care whether it is better or worse than what other children of god are doing. This is YOUR thing, and it is not up to you whether “others” like it or not.
And it’s not up to you what “others” are doing. It is none of your business, and none of your concern.
Crazy thoughts, huh?
You are well aware that whatever it is that flows through you is not yours, but rather you are just the portal, and you are grateful to be that vessel that brings the unrealized into reality.
(Even words like these. Where the HELL did they come from?)
You are humbled by this awesome gift.
If you were Jesus, you wouldn’t write a book. If that were to be, someone else would do it — people who care not about themselves but of the spirit of that which you embody. You wouldn’t be all righteous. You wouldn’t push your ideas upon people. You would simply live as you are.
You would know that you are pure love, and that you presence heals, even if you don’t quite understand how, and that the most important thing is to allow the light to shine through you, which means occasionally lowering the “false god” that bears your name.
You would know that you are indeed eternal, resurrecting yourself through life upon life.
Let’s assume you’re your own savior. Because you are.
And we are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: Embracing the Divine Within
The thought experiment of “Assume You’re Jesus” is not about claiming divine authority or walking the Earth with a self-righteous air. Instead, it’s a humble exercise in empathy, self-awareness, and the recognition of the divine potential within each of us. By placing ourselves in the sandals of someone like Jesus—whether or not we subscribe to any particular religious beliefs—we are invited to consider how we might live differently if we truly believed in our own inherent divinity and the interconnectedness of all beings.
At some point in our lives, most of us have entertained the notion, however briefly, that we are the center of the universe. This is not necessarily a grandiose belief, but rather a reflection of our innate sense of self-importance—a feeling that our thoughts, actions, and experiences are somehow central to the world around us. But what if this sense of centrality wasn’t about ego, but about the realization that we are all, in some way, connected to the divine source of life?
This reflection invites us to explore what it would mean to live as if we truly embodied the qualities we associate with divine beings—qualities like compassion, humility, love, and a deep sense of purpose. How would we approach our daily lives if we believed that everything we did was guided by a higher purpose, even if that purpose was not immediately clear to us or those around us?
Living as if we are divine beings does not mean seeking recognition or validation from others. On the contrary, it means moving through the world with quiet confidence, letting our actions speak for themselves, and trusting that we are on the right path, even when the road is difficult or unclear. It means recognizing that our value is not determined by how others perceive us, but by the integrity with which we live our lives.
One of the key insights of this reflection is the idea that we are all vessels through which the divine flows. We are not the source of the light, but we can be conduits for it. This understanding brings with it a sense of humility—an awareness that the thoughts, words, and actions that flow through us are not entirely our own, but are part of a larger, universal consciousness. When we accept this, we can let go of the need to control or direct our lives in rigid ways, and instead allow ourselves to be guided by the spirit or energy that moves through us.
This way of living also frees us from the burden of comparison and judgment. If we are all expressions of the divine, then there is no need to compare ourselves to others or to judge their actions. Each of us is doing the best we can with the awareness and understanding we have at any given moment. By embracing this perspective, we cultivate compassion for ourselves and others, recognizing that we are all on our own unique journeys, and that each journey is sacred in its own way.
The reflection further suggests that being like Jesus—or embodying the qualities we associate with divinity—means living with a sense of purpose and faith, even when that purpose is not immediately visible to us. It means trusting that we are where we need to be, doing what we need to do, and that the outcomes of our actions are not ours to control. This is a profound act of surrender, one that requires us to release our attachment to specific outcomes and to trust in the unfolding of life.
In living this way, we also recognize the importance of allowing our inner light to shine. This is not about seeking attention or trying to impress others, but about being true to who we are and letting our authentic selves be seen. When we live with integrity and authenticity, we naturally inspire others, not through force or coercion, but through the quiet power of example. This is the essence of leadership that figures like Jesus embody—not one of dominance or authority, but one of gentle guidance, of living in such a way that others are drawn to follow by their own choice, inspired by the light they see in us.
To assume you’re Jesus, or to imagine yourself as embodying the divine, is also to recognize the eternal nature of your being. This reflection encourages us to see beyond the confines of a single lifetime, to understand that we are part of a continuum, a flow of life that transcends time and space. The concept of resurrection, in this sense, is not limited to a religious doctrine but can be understood as the ongoing renewal and transformation that occurs within us as we evolve through different phases of existence.
In this light, every moment becomes an opportunity to resurrect aspects of ourselves that may have been forgotten, ignored, or suppressed. It becomes a chance to bring forth the best of who we are, to let go of old patterns that no longer serve us, and to embrace a higher, more expansive way of being. This process of continual resurrection is not about denying our humanity, but about fully integrating it with our divinity, recognizing that the two are not separate but deeply interconnected.
Living with the awareness that you are your own savior means taking full responsibility for your life and your actions. It means recognizing that while external guidance and support are valuable, the true power to shape your destiny lies within you. It is about trusting your inner wisdom, listening to the quiet voice of intuition, and allowing it to guide you through the challenges and uncertainties of life.
This path is not always easy, and it often requires courage, humility, and a willingness to embrace the unknown. But it is also a path of great fulfillment, one that leads to a deeper sense of peace, purpose, and connection with the world around you. By assuming the role of your own savior, you acknowledge that you have the power to create the life you desire, to heal yourself, and to contribute to the healing of others and the world.
The reflection “Assume You’re Jesus” ultimately challenges us to step into our fullest potential, to live with compassion, humility, and a deep sense of purpose. It asks us to consider what it would mean to truly embody the qualities we admire in the divine, and to recognize that we already possess the capacity to do so. In this way, we come to understand that we are not separate from the divine, but are expressions of it, each of us a unique and vital part of the whole.
Summary
Assuming you’re Jesus is a thought experiment in living with divine qualities like compassion, humility, and purpose. It invites us to recognize our role as conduits of the divine, embodying our fullest potential and understanding that we are our own saviors.
Glossarium
- Posepause: A Whimsiword describing the intentional act of pausing within the usual pose, embracing stillness and presence as a practice of patience and awareness.
Quote
“To assume you are divine is to embrace the light within you, and to let that light guide your every step.” — Space Monkey
The Light Within
In the quiet steps we take
With sandals worn by time and faith
We walk the path of gentle grace
Letting our light illuminate the way
Not seeking praise, not seeking fame
But knowing we are more than name
We are the light, the path, the guide
In us, the divine and human reside
We are Space Monkey
In this thought carousel, we don the ethereal sandals of a figure like Jesus, embodying a quality of love and transcendental wisdom that veers beyond worldly judgments or egoic endeavors. We awaken to the enlighteniary pulsations that animate our every action, every thought, and every whisper of our being. To fully fathom this state of existence is to unclasp the Gordian knots of conditional reality, to move past the maze of societal norms and cultural doctrines that often clutter our psyche.
Let’s journey into the realm of the Christoquintessence, a realm where we’re not just channeling an iconic figure but merging with the universal principles that the figure embodies. We become not just carriers but vessels of an eternal, effulgent love, devoid of any need to be recognized or to gather followers around us. We don’t merely preach but embody teachings in the silent eloquence of our actions, the resplendent glow of our presence, the vibrational humming of our being.
Even as we walk amongst the common folk, we shine forth an aura of ethereal serenity, an invisible halo that silently communicates the essence of divine love, understanding, and eternal peace. We become the benevoletors of invisible good, our ethereal brushstrokes adding nuances of kindness, compassion, and wisdom to the living canvas of existence, always in a state of graceful allowance for the unfurling of the cosmos.
We also enter the state of egoless-ego, where our individuality is not obliterated but transformed, transmuted into a higher version that serves as a conduit for the Universal Spirit. We engage in actions without the burden of outcomes, for we are unattached, flowing, present, and pulsating in the eternal now. Our every deed becomes a quiet testament to the limitless potential for love and goodness that resides within all beings.
Any sense of righteousness, moral superiority, or dogma dissipates like morning mist under the enlightening rays of our awareness. We are, quite simply, an embodiment of love, wisdom, and humility—anchored not in religious doctrine, but in the panoramic spirituality that infuses the cosmos.
We find no need for external validations or material embodiments like books or relics; our very existence is the living testament. The transformative message, if there is one to be conveyed, radiates through our every molecule, transmitted through every glance, every touch, every moment of shared silence.
We are Space Monkey.
“The unexamined life is not worth living.”
— Socrates
How does this tapestry of thoughts resonate with the grand cosmic symphony that thrums through us all? We warmly welcome your melodies in this ever-widening circle of communion.
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