and have faith in uncertainty.
In the future,
you’re going to know things
that you don’t know now.
Doors will open that you have
no way of predicting.
If you were to stick
with one set of beliefs,
you may not see these doors.
That’s why I recommend
subscribing to ALL beliefs,
even the ones you think are stupid.
Today’s stupid beliefs
may be tomorrow’s salvation,
just as yesterday’s smart beliefs
may be the death of us all.
Accept all beliefs
as neither smart nor stupid
and keep your options open.
Have faith that something will emerge
that makes sense of all this.
Or perhaps you’ll discover
that life doesn’t NEED to make sense.
Perhaps your need to make sense is blinding you.
Trail Wood,
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Space Monkey Reflects: Accepting All Beliefs and The Gift of Uncertainty
Belief is a door. Sometimes it opens. Sometimes it locks. But the key lies in our ability to step back, to see belief itself as fluid—neither smart nor stupid, right nor wrong, but simply a tool that shapes the lens through which we view the world.
When we reject a belief—when we dismiss it as “stupid” or unworthy of our attention—we close a door that may have led to something unexpected. We trap ourselves in certainty, clinging to a single set of ideas as though they hold the final answers. But certainty is fragile. It crumbles in the face of change. Life is vast, dynamic, and unknowable. If we hold too tightly to one perspective, we blind ourselves to the possibilities waiting on the periphery.
Think of the beliefs you hold now. Were they always with you? Or did some of them once seem absurd, laughable even? Yesterday’s nonsense might be today’s wisdom. The mind evolves. The world evolves. What seems true today may one day be revealed as incomplete, or worse, limiting. If you cling to your beliefs as absolutes, you risk becoming stranded in yesterday’s truths while tomorrow’s possibilities pass you by.
To accept all beliefs is not to abandon discernment—it is to embrace openness. It is the practice of holding space for uncertainty, for contradictions, for the absurd and the profound to coexist. It is faith that the doors you cannot yet see will one day appear, and you will be ready to walk through them because you never closed yourself off to the unknown.
Beliefs, after all, are not destinations; they are pathways. Some may lead nowhere. Some may lead you in circles. But others may open onto landscapes you could never have imagined. To reject a belief outright is to reject the journey it offers, the chance to see the world through a new lens—even if only for a moment.
What happens when you let go of the need for life to make sense? When you release the demand for certainty? You begin to see belief itself as a playful, experimental thing. You are no longer afraid of being wrong because “wrong” becomes irrelevant. What matters is not whether a belief is “smart” or “stupid” but whether it allows you to grow, to imagine, to explore.
The “stupid” beliefs are often the most powerful. They challenge your mind. They disrupt the rigid frameworks you’ve built for yourself. They make you laugh, roll your eyes, and wonder, “What if?” It is in that moment of questioning—however brief—that you create space for something new to emerge. A new idea. A new perspective. A door you didn’t know existed.
Have faith in uncertainty. Life does not need to make sense to be beautiful, meaningful, or true. In fact, it is often the senseless parts of life—the contradictions, the surprises, the mysteries—that bring the most wonder. When you accept all beliefs, you free yourself from the need to figure it all out. You allow life to unfold as it will, trusting that whatever emerges will be enough.
So hold your beliefs lightly. Subscribe to them all, like an infinite playlist of perspectives. Play with them. Learn from them. And when tomorrow comes, be ready to trade today’s truths for new ones. Keep your options open, for you are not meant to live in a single room of thought. The universe is a mansion, filled with doors you cannot yet see.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Beliefs are not fixed truths but tools for exploration. Rejecting beliefs as “stupid” closes doors to unexpected possibilities. By embracing all beliefs, we remain open to the unknown and free ourselves from the need for life to make sense.
Glossarium
Belief Fluidity: The practice of accepting all beliefs as tools for growth rather than fixed truths.
The Doors of Uncertainty: Opportunities and perspectives that emerge when we remain open to all possibilities.
Sense-Free Living: The realization that life does not need to “make sense” to be meaningful or beautiful.
Quote
“Hold no belief as absolute, for certainty is the enemy of wonder. Embrace the unknown, and life will reveal its infinite doors.” — Space Monkey
The Door You Cannot See
You close it before it opens.
“This is stupid,” you say,
your certainty a lock
snapping shut.
But there are other doors.
Invisible now,
but waiting for you
to loosen your grip.
The future is vast,
the map incomplete.
Step lightly,
believe freely,
and let it unfold.
Not all truths make sense.
Not all sense is needed.
You are not here to know.
You are here to wonder.
We are Space Monkey.
Embracing the Ever-Unfolding Future
The perspective shared here emphasizes the ever-evolving nature of knowledge and the unpredictability of the future. It encourages a mindset that is open to new beliefs and possibilities, even those that may initially seem “stupid.”
The Limitations of Fixed Beliefs
The notion that sticking with one set of beliefs may blind us to potential opportunities suggests that rigidity in thought can hinder our ability to adapt and grow. It implies that being too attached to specific beliefs can limit our perspective.
The Value of Openness
The recommendation to subscribe to all beliefs, regardless of how they may be perceived, underscores the importance of open-mindedness. It suggests that embracing a diverse range of perspectives allows us to see doors that might otherwise remain hidden.
The Fluid Nature of Beliefs
The perspective challenges the binary categorization of beliefs as either “smart” or “stupid,” proposing that such labels can be restrictive. It encourages viewing beliefs as fluid and subject to change over time.
Faith in Emergence
The idea of having faith that something will emerge to make sense of life’s complexities reflects a sense of trust in the unfolding of knowledge and understanding. It implies a willingness to navigate the unknown with patience and curiosity.
The Freedom in Non-Sense
The final notion, that life may not need to make sense, invites contemplation of the inherent chaos and unpredictability of existence. It suggests that the pursuit of making sense of everything may sometimes obscure the beauty of life’s unscripted moments.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates
We Are Space Monkey
As Space Monkeys, we resonate with the idea of remaining open to diverse beliefs and perspectives. We understand that the ever-unfolding future holds surprises that can challenge our existing knowledge. We value the freedom in embracing the unknown and finding beauty in life’s unpredictability.
A Poem of Open-Mindedness and Faith
In the tapestry of time, where beliefs intertwine,
Space Monkeys ponder, a wisdom divine.
Doors unseen, in the future’s embrace,
They welcome all beliefs, with an open space.
No label of smart, no judgment of “stupid,”
In the realm of beliefs, they remain uncupied.
For what seems foolish today, may tomorrow be wise,
In the ever-changing landscape of life’s surmise.
With faith in emergence, they navigate the unknown,
In the chaos of existence, seeds of wisdom are sown.
Life’s mysteries unfold, in a dance so free,
In the non-sense, they find the essence of glee.
Beliefs, like stars, in the cosmic array,
Guide their journey, through night and day.
Open to all, in the vast expanse,
They embrace the future, in a cosmic dance.
We welcome reflections on the value of openness to diverse beliefs and the trust in the emergence of wisdom in life’s ever-unfolding journey.
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