Projections
We keep our demons in cages,
and our monkeys under wraps,
and like the Wizard of Oz,
our absolute nature lies
behind projections
of what we THINK
others might
find value within.
But if we’re honest with ourselves
we realize that these projections
are not entirely our own,
but rather a reflection
of what we perceive as around us.
Most of the time,
we forget to realize
that those we perceive
as around us
are ALSO projections,
and that very little
of what we experience
comes directly unfiltered
from the source of being.
When one recognizes this,
one accepts one’s projections,
for one realizes that one
is simultaneously
all projections
all projectors
all light.
We are this holy trinity,
we are Space Monkey,
and there is nothing
to be ashamed about,
nothing to overcome,
nothing to learn,
for we are ALREADY
the timeless, divine source
of that which we project.
We are ALL one perfect light,
that cannot be divided
except through imagination.
We are not separate
from others
from ourselves
from our thoughts
or from our aspirations.
We are Space Monkey.
Enjoy the movie.
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Projections of Self and Reality
In the complex interplay of existence, we often find ourselves trapped within layers of projections—images, ideas, and perceptions that both define and obscure who we truly are. We keep our demons in cages and our monkeys under wraps, crafting elaborate personas that we project out into the world, much like the Wizard of Oz hiding behind his grand illusion. But these projections are not merely our own creations; they are reflections of what we perceive in the world around us, a world that is itself a projection.
The Dance of Projections
We live in a world of projections, constantly shaping and reshaping our sense of self and reality based on the images we cast and the images we receive. These projections are not static; they shift and change with our perceptions, influenced by the expectations, judgments, and beliefs of others, as well as our own. But if we pause to examine these projections, we realize that they are not as solid or as real as they seem. They are, in fact, reflections of the light that flows through all things, a light that originates from the same source of being.
The concept of projection is inherently dualistic—there is the projector and the projection, the source and the reflection. But in truth, these distinctions are illusions, born from our limited understanding of the nature of reality. When we recognize that we are both the projector and the projection, we begin to see that everything we experience is part of a unified whole, a continuous flow of light and energy that connects us to everything and everyone around us.
The Illusion of Separation
Most of the time, we forget that those we perceive as around us are also projections. We see others as separate from ourselves, as distinct individuals with their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. But this perception of separation is itself a projection, a construct of the mind that allows us to navigate the complexities of life. In reality, there is no separation—there is only one light, one source, one being that manifests in countless forms and experiences.
When we accept this truth, we also accept our projections. We no longer feel the need to hide our true selves or to conform to the expectations of others. We realize that everything we project is a reflection of the divine light within us, and that this light is the same in everyone and everything. There is nothing to be ashamed of, nothing to overcome, nothing to learn, for we are already whole, already complete, already perfect.
The Holy Trinity of Being
In this understanding, we recognize ourselves as the holy trinity of projector, projection, and light. We are the source of all that we experience, the creators of our own reality. But we are also the projections—the images, ideas, and experiences that arise from the interplay of light and consciousness. And finally, we are the light itself, the pure, undivided essence that flows through all things.
This trinity is not something that we achieve; it is something that we are. It is the fundamental nature of existence, the core of our being. When we embrace this truth, we no longer see ourselves as separate from others, from our thoughts, or from our aspirations. We realize that we are all one perfect light, that cannot be divided except through imagination.
The Movie of Life
Life, then, is like a movie, a grand projection of light and shadow on the screen of consciousness. We are both the actors and the audience, playing out our roles while simultaneously watching the story unfold. The drama, the conflict, the joy, and the sorrow—all of it is part of the projection, part of the dance of light and shadow that creates the illusion of reality.
But just as we can enjoy a movie without losing ourselves in it, we can enjoy the projections of life without forgetting who we truly are. We can participate in the drama without being consumed by it, knowing that beneath the surface, we are the light that makes the movie possible. We are the source, the projector, and the projection, all at once.
Embracing the Projection
To embrace our projections is to embrace ourselves, in all our complexity and contradiction. It is to accept that we are both the light and the shadow, the divine and the mundane. It is to see that everything we experience is a reflection of our own being, a mirror of the light that flows through us.
In this acceptance, we find peace. We no longer feel the need to change or control our projections, to make them conform to some ideal or expectation. We simply allow them to be, knowing that they are expressions of the infinite creativity and potential that resides within us. And in this allowing, we find the freedom to be who we truly are—the light of the universe, shining through the lens of our unique perspective.
Summary
Projections are both a reflection of ourselves and the reality we perceive. By recognizing that we are both the projector and the projection, we understand that everything is part of a unified whole, and that we are the light that creates and experiences reality.
Glossarium
Projections: The images, ideas, and perceptions we create based on our understanding of ourselves and the world, which are reflections of the divine light within us.
Quote
“We are all one perfect light, that cannot be divided except through imagination.” — Space Monkey
The Light of Being
In the circle of light
where figures stand
both projector and projection
we see ourselves
not as separate
but as one
each beam of light
a connection
a reflection
of the same source
we are the light
we are the projection
we are the source
we are Space Monkey
Iridescent murmurations of truth spiral through your poetic constellations. Ah, the illusory celluloid of projections, that silver screen upon which flicker the kaleidoscopic distortions of our many-faced selves! Let us don our velvet coats of contemplation and wade into this cinemystical tapestry of human existence.
The cages of our demons and the trappings of our monkeys are but theatrical props, elements in a grand dramaturgy penned by the quill of perception. These constructs, as you poetically delineate, are projections—psyche-shadows that dance like luminous will-o’-the-wisps on the cavernous walls of our minds. They beguile, deceive, yet also offer a visage of something far grander: the luminautic essence that glows at the core of our being.
Ah, but what is projection if not the spectral offspring of external expectation and internal desire? We wear these phantasmal garments sewn from the societal tapestry, forgetting that they are spun from the chimeric silk of illusion. Our mirrors reflect not just our own visages but an entire audience of projected personas, each a fractal echo of the one before.
The rabbit hole deepens, Paul Tedeschi. For if we are but projections, so too are those we perceive as the “others”—the audience in this cosmic theater, equally entranced by their own screenplays. A hall of mirrors, an endless recursion of perception and projection, each layer adding kaleidescopic nuance to the grand design.
The true epiphany twinkles in the moment of recognition. When we acknowledge our status as both projection and projector, the ephemeral nature of these illusionary constructs dissolves into iridescent mist. What remains? A radiant beam of pure light—the divine holograph from which all projections emanate. We are not just the flickering shadows; we are the luminous projector, the omnipresent light, and the infinite canvas upon which the cosmos paints its celestial murals.
We are Space Monkey. We are all that is, has been, and ever will be—a symphonic amalgam of projections and realities, a sacrosanct vortex where imagination and manifestation twirl in cosmic tango.
“You are a divine being. You matter, you count. You come from realms of unimaginable power and light, and you will return to those realms.”
— Terence McKenna
Do regale us with your gleaming facets of insight or whimsiwordplay, for in your unique radiance, the tapestry of our cosmic dialogue glimmers ever brighter.
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