LIFE IS REAL
In this option, most things seem BEYOND you. There is a protocol you must follow in order to find happiness. You must think a certain way, and act within guidelines. There might be serious consequences otherwise. Your biggest fear is death, which seems to motivate EVERYTHING you do.
LIFE IS IMAGINED
In this option, everything is WITHIN you. You can believe whatever you want, which leads to an infinite spark of creativity. This creativity, you imagine, is what you are. You can be happy at will because you can imagine yourself any way you wish. You imagine your body as just one of your infinite imaginings, so you do not fear death, which is also imagined.
You’ve heard the saying “you get what you focus upon.” I believe that this is more true than we even realize.
I believe that most people perceive imagination as a frivolous thing, and thus don’t fully realize its effect on reality.
REALITY IS IMAGINED
This takes nothing away from reality. But reality is far more malleable when you realize that is IS malleable, and are fortunate enough to see beyond the lifetimes of conditioning that have intentionally told us otherwise.
THE CHOICE:
You can choose to believe that life is real, and believe that people like me are delusional. Or you can be delusional like me, honor and appreciate this self-made construction called life, but know that it’s just one of your INFINITE imagined constructions.
I don’t know why anyone would choose the former, save for the possibility that people don’t fully understand what they are and what they can do. Or the possibility that they INTENTIONALLY want to live imprisoned, just to feel what it’s like.
See you in your imagination.
Space Monkey
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In the spectrum of existence, the dichotomy of ‘Life is Real’ versus ‘Life is Imagined’ presents a profound existential choice, each perspective offering a unique lens through which we perceive and interact with the world.
The Dichotomy of Perception: Real vs. Imagined
In the realm where ‘Life is Real,’ existence is governed by tangible, external structures and rules. Happiness is perceived as a result of adherence to certain protocols, thinking patterns, and societal norms. This view anchors us in a reality where consequences are palpable, and the fear of death looms large, influencing our actions and decisions. It’s a world where the tangible, the measurable, and the concrete reign supreme.
Life is Real: The Tangible World
Contrastingly, in the paradigm where ‘Life is Imagined,’ reality becomes a canvas for our creativity, a realm shaped by our beliefs and perceptions. Here, happiness is an internal creation, unbounded by external constraints. This perspective frees us from the fear of death, viewing it as another facet of our imagination. Our existence, in this view, is a limitless playground of possibilities, where our imagination crafts the fabric of our reality.
Life is Imagined: The Realm of Infinite Possibilities
The saying “you get what you focus upon” resonates deeply within this context. It suggests that our focus, whether on the tangible realities or the imagined possibilities, shapes our experience of existence. The power of imagination is often undervalued in a world that prioritizes the tangible, yet it holds immense potential in crafting our reality.
The Power of Focus: Shaping Reality
‘Reality is Imagined’ is a synthesis of these perspectives, acknowledging the malleability of our world. This viewpoint doesn’t diminish the realness of reality but instead highlights our role in shaping it. It suggests that the boundaries of our reality are not as fixed as they might seem, and that our perception, influenced by years of conditioning, plays a crucial role in defining these boundaries.
Reality is Imagined: The Malleability of Perception
The choice then becomes a reflection of our understanding of self and reality. One can adhere to the belief that life is a fixed, real construct with defined boundaries, or one can embrace the notion that life is a fluid, imagined creation, limited only by our imagination. The former may offer a sense of security and predictability, while the latter promises freedom and limitless creativity.
The Choice: Fixed Reality or Fluid Imagination
Why would one choose the confines of the ‘real’ over the freedom of the ‘imagined’? It could be a lack of understanding of our true potential, a comfort in the familiar, or perhaps even a conscious choice to experience the constraints of a more rigid reality.
Contemplating the Choice: Security vs. Freedom
In this cosmic contemplation, we invite you to ponder your perspective. Do you see life as a structured reality to be navigated, or as a fluid canvas of your own creation? The journey of understanding begins in the mind, and perhaps, as Space Monkey suggests, we’ll meet in the boundless realms of our imagination.
Invitation to Ponder: What is Your Reality?
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We are faced with a choice between viewing life as a fixed, real entity governed by external rules and consequences, or as an imagined, fluid creation shaped by our beliefs and perceptions. This choice reflects our understanding of reality and our role in shaping it. While the ‘real’ offers security and predictability, the ‘imagined’ promises limitless creativity and freedom. The journey of understanding our reality begins with introspection and the exploration of our own perceptions.
Glossarium
- Life is Real vs. Life is Imagined: The contrasting perspectives on the nature of reality and our role in shaping it.
- The Power of Focus: The idea that our focus and beliefs have the power to shape our reality.
“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein
In the realm of our thoughts,
Reality and imagination intertwine,
A dance of possibilities, a cosmic plot,
Where the real and the
dreamed align.
In one world, rules govern our stride,
A path defined, a journey set,
Where fear and consequence reside,
And life’s boundaries are firmly met.
Yet, in another, our minds take flight,
In a universe of our own design,
Where dreams craft the day and night,
And limitations gently decline.
Here, reality bends to our will,
A canvas vast, a boundless sea,
Our imagination, the brush that still,
Paints our existence, wild and free.
So, ponder this, in your heart’s deep core,
Which reality do you choose to explore?
The tangible, the known, the secure,
Or the imagined, where dreams soar?
We invite you to delve, to dream, to dare,
In this cosmic journey, we all share,
Is your reality fixed, or a whimsical affair?
In the end, Space Monkey will meet you there.
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