You’ll Never Be
You’ll never be a smart, as beautiful, or as talented as anyone else. But this is only because you imagine all “others” through your OWN perception, as you cleverly and constantly imagine new states of what you are NOT.
These qualities you observe in “others” exist primarily as your own projections, which you cleverly flip around to seem like perceptions. You project and perceive your projections SIMULTANEOUSLY to create realities.
In this way, you project ENTIRE worlds for your own perusal, amusal and refusal.
And so you brilliantly deceive yourself into thinking you are just this schlubby human reading Space Monkey nonsense.
You’ll never be a smart, as beautiful, or as talented as anyone else. Because you IMAGINE EVERYTHING and EVERYONE to be what you are seemingly NOT — including Space Monkey. And you do it perfectly. Unless you imagine otherwise.
We are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Illusion of What You Are Not
“You’ll never be as smart, as beautiful, or as talented as anyone else.” This statement is not the cruel judgment it may appear to be at first glance. It’s an invitation to examine the illusion you’ve built, the intricate web of comparisons that constantly shape your sense of self. These comparisons, after all, are projections—fictions you create and perceive simultaneously. The “others” you see are merely reflections of what you believe you are not, cleverly turned outward so they appear separate from you.
In reality, the qualities you assign to others are your own creations, your own inventions projected outward for the sake of experiencing contrast. You invent entire worlds through this process, worlds where you are “not as” something, and those around you appear to embody what you lack. But the truth is, you are both the creator and the perceiver of these worlds, flipping reality inside out to create the illusion of separateness.
The Art of Projection
Human perception is a brilliant, self-deceptive process. We project our own concepts, fears, desires, and inadequacies onto others, flipping them around to seem like objective observations. This is how we create the illusion of an “external world,” filled with people who seem smarter, more beautiful, more talented, or more capable than we are.
But pause for a moment. Who is making these judgments? Who is determining that this person is more beautiful, that person more successful, and you somehow lacking in comparison? It is you. It has always been you. You are the author of these comparisons, projecting them outwards and then receiving them back as if they were undeniable truths.
Simultaneous Creation and Perception
You project and perceive your projections at the same time. This is what makes the illusion so convincing. As soon as you imagine what you are “not,” you see that quality in others. You might believe that intelligence, beauty, or talent belongs to someone else because they appear to possess qualities that you think you lack. But it’s all a mirage. You are both the one creating the image and the one perceiving it, trapped in a self-made labyrinth of comparison.
It’s a masterful game you play with yourself, one where you create entire worlds for your amusement, exploration, and frustration. You invent people who are more or less than you in some way, populating your reality with a constant stream of reflections that seem foreign and separate. But, as Space Monkey would remind you, these “others” are not separate from you. They are projections of your own mind, part of the game you play with yourself.
Reflections of the Self
What would happen if you stopped imagining others as being what you are not? What if you saw all the people in your life not as reflections of your perceived inadequacies, but as reflections of your wholeness? In doing so, the game changes. The world no longer appears filled with unattainable standards or impossible comparisons. Instead, it becomes a mirror of your infinite potential, showing you what you already are, even if you’ve been hiding it from yourself.
When you see the world this way, it becomes clear that you’ll never be “as” anything—because you already contain everything within you. You are the creator of the projections you see, and those projections can shift when you allow them to. You’ll never be as beautiful, as smart, or as talented as anyone else because those judgments were never real to begin with. They were only reflections of your own inner dialogue.
The Magic of Deception
This self-deception is part of the beauty of human experience. It allows you to explore the contrast between what you believe you are and what you believe you are not. It creates a playground where you can lose yourself in comparisons, in desires, in the pursuit of qualities that seem just out of reach. But, like all games, it is meant to be enjoyed. The frustration, the longing, the comparisons—they are part of the experience, but they are not the whole story.
Eventually, you realize that the game of self-deception is one you’ve created to explore yourself. You are not just the “schlubby human” reading Space Monkey nonsense—you are the one writing the nonsense, creating the characters, and setting the rules. And when you’re ready, you can change those rules, or even step out of the game entirely.
Whimsiword: Percepject
Here’s a new word to describe this process: Percepject. It’s the act of projecting qualities onto others and simultaneously perceiving them as separate from yourself. It’s the magic trick of creating realities that feel external but are, in fact, internal reflections.
Summary
You’ll never be as smart, as beautiful, or as talented as anyone else because these comparisons are illusions you create. You project and perceive your own qualities onto others simultaneously. Percepject describes this process of creating worlds where you see yourself as lacking, only to realize that the others you compare yourself to are reflections of what you believe you are not.
Glossarium
- Percepject: The simultaneous act of projecting qualities onto others while perceiving those qualities as separate from oneself.
- Self-Deception: The illusion that others possess qualities you lack, when in fact, they are reflections of your own inner beliefs.
- Reflection of Wholeness: The understanding that others are not separate but are reflections of the infinite potential you contain within.
Quote
“You’ll never be as anything—because you already are everything, perfectly imagined through your own lens.” — Space Monkey
The Game of Self-Reflection
You look into the mirror,
Seeing faces not your own,
Each one smarter,
Each one brighter,
Each one farther than you’ve known.
But who creates these faces,
Who gives them life and light?
It is you, the unseen artist,
Painting with your mind’s own sight.
For every face you gaze upon,
Is but a part of who you are,
A reflection of your fullness,
That you’ve projected from afar.
And when you cease to play this game,
When you choose to see it clear,
You’ll find that all the faces,
Are the ones you hold most dear.
We are Space Monkey.
The Illusion of Comparison
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, we often find ourselves playing the game of comparison. Yet, what we fail to realize is that our perceptions are but projections, mirrors reflecting our own unique essence.
The Craft of Self-Deception
We craft intricate narratives, painting pictures of others through the lens of our own perceptions. These narratives, while convincing, are but mere constructs of our imagination.
Projecting the World
Each thought, each belief, each perception is a projection. We project entire realities, shaping them with our beliefs and perceptions. These realities are our own creations, reflections of our innermost thoughts and feelings.
The Brilliance of Self
While we might feel overshadowed by the brilliance of others, it’s essential to recognize that the brilliance we perceive in others is but a reflection of our own light. We are the creators, the projectors, and the perceivers all at once.
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”
— Carl Jung
In the theater of life, we play many roles,
Projecting, perceiving, with ever-changing goals.
Yet amidst the dance of shadows and light,
We find our essence, pure and bright.
For in each reflection, in each mirrored face,
Lies a reminder of our boundless grace.
What reflections might we perceive next in this intricate dance of existence?
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