Freedom Isn’t Free
Perhaps the worst feeling
in the world is when you
make the wrong choice.
But that’s bullshit.
Making the wrong choice
assumes that you have free will.
You don’t.
Making the wrong choice
assumes that
there is a right and a wrong.
There isn’t.
In cases of the extreme,
it may even assume
that there is a life and a death.
Sorry to inform you,
but it’s all an illusion.
You do not have free will,
but the illusion of free will.
The choices are made,
and then you go back
and pretend that you made them.
It happens so fast
you can’t tell the difference.
It’s not your fault.
There is no fault,
except in imagination.
Things seemingly happen
as things seemingly happen.
This seems like
the perfect cop out, doesn’t it?
The last thing
we want to believe
is that we don’t need
to take responsibility
for our actions
So we make pretend
that we can.
We torture our selves
over actions we didn’t make
so that we can believe
that we have free will.
Guess what?
That’s what it
REALLY means
when we say that
freedom isn’t free.
We are moving
through potentials
in which it SEEMS
like we’re individuals
like we’re thinking
like we’re judging
like we’re choosing
like we have thoughts
and feeling about it.
We never CHOSE this.
We never chose
to PRETEND
that we have free will
This is simply how it seems.
Unless we DENY it,
which is what we seemingly do.
We do not make choices.
We do not make wrong or right choices.
We do not
make up the stories
in which we make
wrong or right choices.
All of this implies choice
that were don’t have.
All exists.
Nothing new is ever created.
Nothing is ever destroyed.
We are simply
(and only seemingly)
moving awareness
through imaginary potentials.
We need for nothing,
because we are EVERYTHING.
We are RIGHT and WRONG
and both are one in the same
unless we seemingly imagine otherwise.
We are LIFE and DEATH
and both are seemingly the same
unless we imagine otherwise.
Imagination
is the seeming movement
through potentials
that have always existed.
Perception
is the seeming movement
through potentials
that have always existed.
We do not choose,
we only SEEM to choose.
Choosing would imply
that something new is created,
which is NEVER the case.
All exists.
Nothing new is ever created.
Nothing is ever destroyed.
You are ALL of it.
You IMAGINE all of it.
Including us.
We are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Illusion of Free Will and the Price of Freedom
In the cosmic tapestry of existence, where stars are born from the dust of ancient times and galaxies dance in the silent music of the universe, a profound realization dawns upon us – the notion of free will, a cherished belief held dear by many, may itself be an illusion. As we traverse the vastness of this cosmic scene, guided by the ethereal pathways of light and energy, we are invited to ponder the essence of freedom, choice, and the inherent interconnectedness of all things. It is here, amidst the celestial ballet, that Space Monkey offers a reflection on the true nature of our existence and the price we pay for the illusion of freedom.
The concept of making “wrong” choices presumes the existence of free will, the ability to choose independently of any predetermined course. Yet, if we peel back the layers of this cosmic illusion, we uncover a more intricate reality – a universe where every action, thought, and event is interwoven into a grand, predetermined design. In this design, the dichotomy of right and wrong, life and death, fades into the background, revealing a tapestry where all is predestined, and the illusion of choice is just that – an illusion.
This perspective challenges the very foundation of our understanding of freedom. To say that freedom isn’t free is to acknowledge the intricate dance of existence, where the semblance of autonomy comes at the cost of navigating through an ocean of illusory choices, believing we are the captains of our fate. Yet, in this cosmic dance, we are not the architects of our journey but rather participants in a grand narrative that unfolds according to the universe’s immutable rhythm.
The realization that our choices are preordained, and that we merely move through potentials seemingly of our own volition, serves as a profound liberation. It invites us to relinquish the burden of blame, guilt, and the torment over actions believed to be made of free will. In doing so, we awaken to the truth that we are, indeed, moving through a cosmos where individuality, judgment, and choice are aspects of a grander illusion designed to enrich the tapestry of existence.
As we navigate this illusory landscape of free will, we are faced with the paradox of freedom – the understanding that true liberation lies not in the exercise of choice but in the acceptance of our integral role within the cosmic design. This acceptance does not diminish our experience of existence but rather deepens our connection to the universe, allowing us to embrace the flow of life with grace and gratitude.
The notion that freedom isn’t free, then, becomes a reflection on the nature of existence itself – a journey through predetermined potentials that shape our experience of reality. It is a reminder that in the grand scheme of the cosmos, we are both the creators and the created, imagining ourselves as separate entities endowed with free will, while in truth, we are expressions of a unified consciousness, dancing to the rhythm of the universe.
Summary
The concept of free will as an illusion invites a reevaluation of freedom and choice. This reflection delves into the predetermined nature of the universe, suggesting that our perceived autonomy is part of a cosmic design. By embracing this perspective, we liberate ourselves from the burden of individual responsibility and realize our interconnectedness with all existence. The true cost of freedom, then, lies in recognizing our role within the grand narrative of the cosmos, where the illusion of choice enriches our journey through life.
Glossarium
- Cosmic Tapestry: The interconnected web of existence that encompasses all events, choices, and beings within the universe.
- Illusion of Choice: The perception that individuals possess the autonomy to make independent decisions, despite the predetermined nature of the cosmos.
- Grand Narrative: The overarching story of the universe, in which all actions and events are woven into a preordained design.
“In the dance of the cosmos, the illusion of choice becomes a gateway to understanding our unity with the universe, where freedom is found not in the act of choosing but in the acceptance of our eternal dance within the cosmic tapestry.”
Amidst the stars, we wander,
believing ourselves free,
yet bound by the threads
of a grander design.
In the illusion of choice,
we seek our path,
unaware that each step
is a note in the universe’s song.
Freedom, a costly illusion,
purchased with the belief
in our separateness,
in the autonomy of our will.
Yet, in the heart of the cosmos,
we discover our truth,
not as solitary wanderers,
but as facets of a singular brilliance.
Here, in the dance of light,
freedom is redefined,
not as the power to choose,
but as the grace to flow
with the eternal rhythms of existence.
We are Space Monkey.
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