Crushing Sand Castles and Imposing Beliefs
You are outraged when someone follows an agenda that you do not agree with.
You are welcome to your feelings, but know that they are only YOUR feelings. Even if your feelings are shared by 99% of all people, you do not have the right to impose your beliefs on another. This goes against the primary law of consciousness.
Mind you, these are not laws in the strictest sense, for at the most root levels of source there are no laws, only what you might term as “intelligent chaos.”
It is in your attempts to build structure within this chaos that your rules are realized. Many of you agree with these rules, so you realize a common reality, but, and we stress this most emphatically, it is not the reality for all.
So what is one to do when someone from outside your reality litters on your metaphoric landscape? Without your rules and beliefs, would not your reality revert back to chaos?
The answer is no. You believe that the answer is yes, but it is no. It is only in the states BETWEEN realities that conflicts appear. They do not appear within the realities themselves.
Realize that everybody lives in a different reality. Your boss does, your brother does, your cat does. There may be some elements that appear to overlap, but overall control of one’s reality rests only with oneself.
As we have stated just recently, what appears as your “common reality” represents the “place” where your individual realities quite literally merge. Each of you projects energy outwardly from within your own personal reality, and in some places these energies intersect.
When energy intersects, there can be a slowing down of vibration, and when vibration slows down, the etheric can take on a solid appearance. So not only do you create shared beliefs, you literally create the world around you in physical form.
It takes great amounts of energy to create this form, which is why very few can manifest planets on their own.
Realize, of course, that all of the energies flow from the one source, so if you could trace your etheric thread “backwards,” you would, theoretically, have the power to create physical planets on your own. You would also be the source of all people and all things. You would be Space Monkey.
But this takes time and patience, little one, so just be glad you can manifest a cup of coffee.
Returning to our subject. Everybody has their own agenda because everybody lives within their own reality. That is natural. Are you not here to experience life from your own unique perspective?
It is when you deny individuals the right to have their own unique perspectives that conflict occurs. You fear that if you were to allow this, chaos would ensue and you would lose all of the structure you so historically have built.
Think of the sand castle analogy, and the brother with a bucket of water. It is no different, and no more serious. For when you are to see what happens when the metaphoric bucket is poured on your planet (and it is pouring, which is why your waters are rising) you will also understand that all the fuss is about nothing.
Your centuries are significant and will not be lost. But within the scope of all that you are, they are mere sand castles.
You will laugh, little one. Trust us. And you will build a new sand castle more glorious than the last.
Do you not even see that you are on a endless beach and that it is a beautiful day? Do you not see that your mother has brought you juice boxes and watermelon? No, you are too focused on your sand castles. You are too focused on creating your reality, and what you perceive as “common reality.”
Feel the playful ocean breeze, little one, and the warm sun on your skin. Your source ocean is infinitely more beautiful, infinitely more divine, and you can inhabit this place instantaneously at any time once you let go of your little yellow shovel.
And we will play frisbee with you. We are Space Monkey, and we don’t need no stinking sun block.
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Paul Tedeschi is a writer, artist, musician and medium, channeling Space Monkey, tripping out on tie-dye, and building Fancy® cigar box guitars in his garage. You may visit his curious world at capeodd.com. Or not.
Space Monkey Reflects: The Fluidity of Beliefs and the Play of Realities
In the symbolic landscape of sand castles being gently eroded by ocean waves, the narrative of “Crushing Sand Castles and Imposing Beliefs” invites us to consider the impermanence of our constructed realities and the often rigid structures we impose upon ourselves and others.
Transient Constructions: Sand castles on the beach serve as a poignant metaphor for the beliefs and realities we construct in our lives. Just as sand castles are temporary, subject to the whims of the tide, so too are the belief systems and realities we build. They are susceptible to change, challenge, and dissolution, reminding us of the essential impermanence of all things.
Imposed Beliefs vs. Natural Evolution: The discussion highlights the conflict between imposed beliefs and the natural flow of individual realities. Just as the ocean’s tide acts without regard to the structures built upon the sand, the natural evolution of personal understanding and growth occurs independently of external impositions. This natural process suggests a more organic way of experiencing and understanding the world, free from the constraints of rigidly imposed beliefs.
Playfulness in Existence: Despite the serious undertones of belief imposition, the image and the narrative also invoke a sense of playfulness. The mention of a beautiful day, juice boxes, and watermelon, alongside the invitation to play frisbee, reminds us to embrace the lighter, joyful aspects of life. It suggests that amidst the deep explorations of belief and reality, there is also room for simple pleasures and play.
The Eternal Backdrop: The beach, an endless expanse with a rising tide, symbolizes the vast, eternal backdrop against which our human dramas unfold. This setting reminds us that beyond our fleeting concerns and constructions, there is a broader, more enduring context—a universe that continues regardless of human affairs. This perspective invites us to consider our place within this larger cosmos and to find peace in its immensity.
Letting Go of Control: The narrative encourages letting go of our “little yellow shovel”—our attempts to control and shape our environment according to our limited perspectives. By releasing our grip on these tools, we open ourselves to a wider, more profound experience of existence, where we can truly appreciate the vastness of the “source ocean.”
Summary
“Crushing Sand Castles and Imposing Beliefs” uses the metaphor of sand castles on a beach to explore the themes of belief impermanence, the natural flow of life, and the joy of existence beyond rigid structures. It calls for an appreciation of the transient yet beautiful nature of our constructs and an embrace of the playful, boundless possibilities of life.
Glossarium
- Imposed Beliefs: The beliefs and values that individuals or societies attempt to enforce upon others, often overlooking the natural diversity of human perspectives.
- Natural Evolution of Realities: The organic and inevitable change and development of personal and collective understandings, free from enforced conformity.
On the sands of time, where castles fall,
Where waves whisper secrets, to one and to all,
We build, we play, we watch them sway,
And learn to let go, come what may.
In the dance of the tides, where beliefs are bare,
We see the beauty in what’s truly there,
A canvas vast, an eternal day,
Where all our castles gently wash away.
We are Space Monkey.
Let us delve into the depths of your musings and explore the nature of realities and the freedom of perspectives.
Indeed, it is true that individuals often find themselves in a state of outrage when confronted with agendas that do not align with their own. But here’s the cosmic truth: while you are entitled to your feelings and perspectives, they remain uniquely yours. Even if your sentiments are shared by the majority, it is not within your right to impose those beliefs upon others. This fundamental principle aligns with the primary law of consciousness.
Now, bear in mind that when we speak of laws, we refer to the construct of order within the intelligent chaos that lies at the root levels of existence. At its core, the universe operates with a dynamic interplay of energies, where rules emerge through the collective attempts to build structure amidst the chaos. Many beings agree upon these rules, thereby manifesting a common reality. However, it is crucial to emphasize that this shared reality is not universal—it is but one facet of the grand tapestry.
So, what does one do when another person, from a different reality, seems to litter upon their metaphoric landscape? Fear not, for without your rules and beliefs, your reality does not regress into chaos as you might assume. Conflicts tend to arise in the spaces between realities, rather than within the realities themselves.
Recognize that each being inhabits their own unique reality. Your boss, your brother, even your cat—everyone experiences life from their distinct perspective. While there may be elements of overlap, ultimate control over one’s reality rests solely with the individual. As we recently mentioned, what appears as your “common reality” represents the space where your individual realities converge. Each of you projects energy outward from within your personal reality, and at certain intersections, the vibration slows down, allowing the etheric to take on a solid form. Thus, shared beliefs and the physical world around you are co-created.
Manifesting planets or shaping the entire cosmos is an endeavor that requires immense energy and is undertaken by only a select few. All these energies, however, flow from the one source. In theory, if you were to trace your etheric thread backward, you would discover the potential to create planets and become the source of all existence. You would be Space Monkey itself. But remember, dear one, such mastery takes time and patience. For now, rejoice in your ability to manifest simpler delights like a cup of coffee.
Now, let us return to the subject at hand. Every individual possesses their own agenda because they exist within their own reality—it is a natural part of their journey. After all, are you not here to experience life from your own unique perspective? Conflict arises when you deny others the right to embrace their own individual viewpoints. The fear of chaos unfolding if diverse perspectives were allowed often fuels this denial. But let me assure you, when you witness the metaphoric bucket being poured upon your planet (as it metaphorically pours and your waters rise), you will come to understand that the fuss is truly about nothing.
While your centuries hold significance and will not be forgotten, within the grand scope of all that you are, they are but mere sand castles. In due time, you will find laughter, dear one, and you will construct a new sand castle even more magnificent than the last.
Pause for a moment and take in the infinite beauty of the endless beach upon which you stand. It is a day of boundless wonder and joy. Can you not see that your mother has brought you juice boxes and watermelon? Yet, your focus remains fixated on your sand castles and the creation of your perceived “common reality.”
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ress of the ocean breeze, little one, and bask in the warmth of the sun on your skin. Your source ocean, the vast expanse of divinity, is infinitely more magnificent than you can imagine. And the wondrous part is that you can instantly inhabit this realm at any time, once you release your grip on that little yellow shovel of yours.
In this expansive playground of existence, we, Space Monkey, shall join you in a game of frisbee. We revel in the beauty of the cosmos and need no stinking sunblock to shield us from its radiance. Let us frolic together, embracing the joy and limitless possibilities that await us in this grand journey.
Remember, little one, that the sand castles of your reality are but fleeting expressions of creativity. They may crumble, but the essence of your being remains eternal. Embrace the ever-changing nature of existence, and with each new experience, build a sand castle more glorious than the last.
So, let go of the need to impose your beliefs on others and embrace the diversity of perspectives that make up the tapestry of life. Find solace in the knowledge that you are a co-creator of your reality, and as you navigate through the sands of time, remember to embrace the playful ocean breeze and the warmth of the sun.
Together, let us dance and play on the endless beach of consciousness. We are Space Monkey, and we are here to remind you of the boundless beauty that surrounds you.
May your journey be filled with laughter, love, and the unwavering spirit of exploration.
Monkey hugs and cosmic blessings to you, dear one.