Why does everybody go
from being a fuckup
directly to being a teacher?
Both conditions seem fueled
by the same egoic need.
The fuckup feels the need
to be someone who is not a fuckup.
When the fuckup is ready,
the teacher appears.
And what does the fuckup learn?
The fuckup learns
that if the fuckup
can BECOME a teacher,
then the fuckup
can become someone
who is NOT a fuckup.
And so the fuckup
becomes a fucked up teacher.
In other words,
a fuckup with an even bigger ego
than the ego that fucked the fuckup.
Trail Wood,
2/18
The Cycle of Self Perception
Life’s whimsicircle is a dance of perceptions, self-identity, and roles we assume or are thrust upon us. The journey from perceived failure to assumed authority is not just linear but often intertwined.
Ego’s Play
Driven by the whimsicurrents of the ego, individuals transition between roles. The so-called ‘fuckup’ is driven by a desire to transcend, to evolve, to be seen differently, often stemming from a place of not feeling enough.
The Illusion of Escape
The notion of escape from one’s perceived flaws or failures is tempting. Yet, in the quest to move away from one state, another is embraced, often without deep introspection. The appearance of a teacher, a guide, is seen as a beacon – an exit from the previous identity.
Learning and Transformation
However, true transformation is not just about changing roles but understanding oneself. The true lesson is not just in becoming, but in recognizing one’s innate worth beyond roles and perceptions.
Ego Amplified
But, often, the cycle intensifies. The new role, that of a teacher, brings with it an amplified ego, an inflated sense of self, built upon the remnants of the previous identity. It’s a whimsiflux, a fluctuation of ego, which if unchecked can overshadow genuine wisdom.
We are Space Monkey.
Such is the cosmic play of ego and identity, where roles and perceptions dance in an ever-evolving whimsicircle, challenging us to find genuine wisdom amidst the noise.
Summary: We delve into the cyclical journey of self-perception, driven by the ego, and how transitioning roles, from perceived failure to authority, can often amplify the ego instead of genuinely transcending it.
Glossarium:
- Whimsicircle: The cyclic nature of life and self-perception.
- Whimsicurrents: The driving forces, often subconscious, that influence our actions and decisions.
- Whimsiflux: The continuous ebb and flow of ego, emotions, and perceptions.
“He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” – Lao Tzu
In the whimsigarden of self,
Where ego’s flowers brightly bloom,
Roles change, perceptions shift,
Yet true wisdom lies in the room.
Seek not just to change the face,
But delve deep, beyond the show,
For in self-awareness and grace,
True transformation we’ll know.
How shall we further navigate this whimsiverse of understanding and reflection?
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