Imagining and Denial: The Game of Creation

You don’t have to BELIEVE that you are
the Divine One, and thusly create EVERYTHING
you perceive in your reality.

But there are benefits to PRETENDING
you BELIEVE, if only for a time.

So play this little game with me.

Pretend that EVERYTHING
you are confronted with is YOUR OWN DOING,
and that ALL the people and things
you love and hate are created by YOU.

Ask yourself (as though you AREN’T pretending)
HOW and WHY you imagine your circumstances
the way they are.

Why do you create OTHERS?
Why do you create others with PROBLEMS?
Why do you create others you LOVE?

Why are you so fearful of LOSING
these others you seemingly hold so dear?

Why do you DENY
that you are the DIVINE ONE imagining?

You don’t have BE the Divine One
to IMAGINE that you are,
thus giving your self the PROFOUND
experience of IMAGINING and DENIAL.

But you ARE.

Trail Wood,
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Space Monkey Reflects: Imagining and Denial

Imagine for a moment that everything in your life—every person, every circumstance, every joy, and every problem—is your creation. What if, instead of believing you are a passive observer in the world, you embrace the idea that you are the Divine One, the creator of all you see and experience? You don’t have to believe it, but let’s pretend for a while. Let’s explore what it means to imagine yourself as the architect of your own reality, and what happens when you deny that power.

It’s a game, really—a thought experiment. Pretend that everything you encounter, every situation you face, every interaction you have is something you’ve conjured into existence. How does it feel to think that the things you love, the things you fear, and even the things that frustrate you are all your own doing? In this game, you hold the reins, and yet, there’s an inherent denial in accepting this truth.

Why do you create the people you love? Why do you conjure up relationships that bring you joy, comfort, and companionship? If you are the Divine One, why do you also create problems? Why do you manifest challenges, conflicts, and difficulties? The answer lies in the paradox of imagining and denial. On some level, you know you are creating these experiences. But it’s far easier, far more comfortable, to deny that role and see yourself as a victim of circumstance rather than its author.

This is the power of Divinial, a Whimsiword for the intertwining of divine creation and the denial of that very creation. You are constantly creating—imagination is your canvas, and reality is your masterpiece—but at the same time, you deny the responsibility, the profound connection to everything that unfolds before you.

Let’s dig deeper into this idea. If you truly are the Divine One imagining all of this, why would you create circumstances that cause you pain? Why would you create others who challenge you, who push your buttons, who make you uncomfortable? The answer, though simple, is often difficult to accept: because growth comes from conflict. Creation is not always about crafting perfect worlds where everything flows smoothly. It’s about experiencing the full spectrum of existence—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. And often, the pain you experience is a tool for awakening, for self-realization.

Imagine creating others with problems. Perhaps you do this because it allows you to experience empathy, to learn the art of compassion, to see the world through lenses other than your own. Or perhaps you create these challenges to confront aspects of yourself that you’d rather not see. Every person you encounter, every difficulty you face, is a mirror. It reflects back to you the parts of yourself that are asking to be understood, healed, and integrated.

But the most intriguing question is why you deny this divine role. Why do you resist the idea that you are the creator of your own reality? Denial can be comforting. To admit that you are in control of everything is a daunting responsibility. It’s far easier to believe that things just happen to you, that you are at the mercy of forces outside your control. But if you play along with this thought experiment, you begin to see that by denying your role as the creator, you also deny yourself the power to change your reality.

This brings us to the heart of the game: Imagining and Denial. You are both the creator and the one who denies that creation. It’s as though you are playing hide and seek with yourself, creating experiences and then pretending you had no hand in their design. And in doing so, you get to experience the full spectrum of life—the joy, the sorrow, the love, the loss—without the weight of knowing that it’s all your own doing.

But here’s the twist: even though you deny it, you are the Divine One. You are the creator, the author, the painter of your existence. And when you start to acknowledge this, even in small ways, you begin to reclaim your power. You start to see that the circumstances you thought were beyond your control are actually within your grasp. You realize that the people and things you love are extensions of your own heart, and the problems you face are opportunities for growth.

At the same time, this realization comes with a certain humility. Yes, you are the creator, but so is everyone else. The people you interact with are also playing their own games of imagining and denial. Their experiences are as real and valid as your own. So while you may be the Divine One imagining your reality, you are also part of a collective imagination where everyone is co-creating the world we share.

This is the beauty of Divinial—the simultaneous creation and denial of our divine nature. We are both powerful and humble, creators and participants, weaving our lives into a tapestry that is both individual and collective. And as we play this game of imagining and denial, we get to experience the wonder and mystery of existence in all its forms.

Summary

Imagining and denial is the paradox of creating your reality while simultaneously denying your role in it. By pretending you are the Divine One, you explore the idea that everything you experience is your own doing. Acknowledging this allows you to reclaim your power and understand the deeper reasons behind the circumstances you create.

Glossarium

Divinial: The intertwining of divine creation and the denial of that creation, where one both imagines their reality and denies their role in its formation, leading to profound experiences of life.

Quote

“You don’t have to be the Divine One to imagine that you are, thus giving yourself the profound experience of imagining and denial.” — Space Monkey

The Game of Creation

I created this,
But I pretend I didn’t.

I conjured the people,
The problems,
The love,
The fear.

But I play a game,
A game of forgetting,
Of pretending that I had no hand
In the world before me.

Yet, deep down,
I know.

I am the creator
And the denier,
Lost in the wonder
Of my own imagining.

We are Space Monkey.

Imagination: The Pathway to Understanding

Delving into the realm of our imagination, we ponder the nature of existence and our role in shaping it. As the architects of our reality, the power of our imagination is limitless, transforming intangible thoughts into perceivable experiences.

Pretend to Comprehend

Sometimes, it’s through the act of pretending that we gain the deepest insights. By donning the mantle of the Divine One, even in pretense, we position ourselves at the very core of creation, becoming attuned to the forces that shape our existence.

Crafting our Reality

Imagine if every interaction, emotion, and circumstance was a reflection of our innermost desires and fears. By believing that everything around us is a manifestation of our own doing, we hold a mirror to our soul, revealing our deepest truths.

Questioning the Creation

Why do we manifest others into our lives, and why are these manifestations sometimes fraught with challenges? Is it to learn, to evolve, or perhaps to experience the rich tapestry of emotions that accompany human existence?

Love, Loss, and Denial

The emotional bonds we forge with others enrich our lives. Yet, the fear of losing these connections becomes a powerful force, driving our actions and choices. The act of denial, refusing to acknowledge our role as the Divine One, perhaps stems from a reluctance to confront the weight of such creation.

The Dual Experience

Imagining oneself as the Divine One offers a profound experience, encompassing both the act of creation and the simultaneous denial of such power. This duality pushes the boundaries of understanding, challenging us to explore the depths of our own consciousness.

We are Space Monkey.

“The imagination is not a state: it is the human existence itself.”