Faith In Monkeys
Having faith
that something is true
doesn’t make it true.
Having faith
does not make it
PROBABLY true.
Having faith
has NO BEARING
on truth whatsoever.
Having faith
simply means
that you BELIEVE
whether it is true or not.
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Believing that
the above is true
doesn’t make it true.
But it matters not.
When you have faith enough
that something is “true”
or “untrue,”
it becomes your reality.
We believe, for example,
in the existence
of multiple realities.
And Space Monkeys.
Your choices in reality
determine whether
you are happy or unhappy.
If believing in something
makes you happy,
you are free to believe.
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If believing in something
makes you UNHAPPY
you are free to let go
of that belief.
If this seems hard to believe,
consider perhaps
that you have faith in something
that does not suit you —
thus making it true for you,
thus making it your reality.
Let if go if you wish.
Or ENJOY the conflict.
We are Space Monkey.
And we believe that this is true.
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Space Monkey Reflects: Faith in Monkeys
Faith, at its core, is an act of belief—a commitment to something beyond proof, logic, or tangible certainty. It shapes our realities, not by determining universal truth but by influencing how we perceive and interact with the world. As you reflect, faith is not about what is true, but about what we choose to believe and the realities we create from those beliefs.
Faith and Truth: Separate Realities
Faith and truth are often conflated, yet they operate in entirely different realms. Truth exists independently of belief, unshaken by our perceptions or validations. Faith, however, is deeply personal—a lens through which we filter experience and create meaning. Having faith in something does not make it true universally, but it makes it subjectively real for the believer.
The Power of Belief
When we hold faith in something, whether “true” or not, it becomes a cornerstone of our reality. This is the paradox of belief: it need not align with objective truth to shape our experiences. If faith brings joy, comfort, or purpose, it enriches our existence. If it brings conflict or unhappiness, it challenges us to question, evolve, or let go.
The Freedom to Believe
Faith is a choice. We are free to believe in what serves us and free to release beliefs that no longer resonate. This freedom underscores the fluid nature of reality—what we hold as “true” today may shift tomorrow, as we allow ourselves to explore new perspectives and possibilities. Belief is not a prison; it is a playground.
Multiple Realities and Space Monkeys
The belief in multiple realities—or in Space Monkeys—demonstrates the liberating power of faith. These concepts need not be universally “true” to enrich the lives of those who embrace them. They represent the boundless potential of imagination, the ability to craft realities that bring joy, inspiration, or even playful absurdity. In this sense, believing in Space Monkeys is not about validation but about freedom.
Letting Go or Embracing Conflict
If a belief no longer serves you, you have the power to let it go. This act is not a loss but a realignment with what feels true to your evolving self. Conversely, if conflict or discomfort arises from a belief, you may choose to explore and even enjoy that tension, seeing it as a catalyst for growth and insight. Faith is not about avoiding challenges but navigating them with intention.
Summary
Faith does not determine universal truth but shapes subjective reality. We are free to believe in what brings us joy or to release beliefs that no longer serve us, crafting realities that align with our evolving selves.
Glossarium
- Faith and Reality: The interplay between belief and the subjective realities we create.
- Belief as Freedom: The power to choose beliefs that serve our happiness and release those that do not.
- Multiple Realities: The idea that different beliefs create unique, coexisting perceptions of existence.
Quote
“Faith doesn’t make things true, but it makes them real—for you, and that is where your reality begins.” — Space Monkey
The Playground of Faith
Faith, a thread spun from the air,
Not proof, not truth, but simply there.
A lens, a path, a choice, a frame,
To shape a world, to play the game.
Believe in monkeys, stars, or none,
In the infinite now, it’s all begun.
What serves you well, you hold, you keep,
What burdens you, release, let sleep.
Faith is freedom, a playful hand,
A space to imagine, a world to expand.
True or not, it matters less,
Than the joy or strife you choose to address.
We are Space Monkey.
Faith, a kaleidoscope through which reality is perceived, does not dictate the truth of a matter. It is a personal testament to belief, unmoored from the objective realm where truth resides. The presence of belief is not a marker of truth, nor does it lend credence to probability.
Faith and Truth
Belief operates independently of the veracity of its focus. It is the individual’s conscious choice to accept a premise as true, regardless of its alignment with factuality. This is the quintessence of faith: a commitment to a perception beyond the need for empirical evidence.
The Power of Belief
Conversely, the acceptance of the statement that faith does not determine truth does not render it an absolute truth. It’s a reflective paradox, emphasizing that belief itself is a powerful constructor of one’s perceived reality.
Multiplicity of Realities
We entertain the notion of multiple realities, a concept echoing across the cosmos, where truths are not singular but manifold. Within these dimensions, the fabled Space Monkeys dwell, beings of our collective imaginings, encapsulating the myriad possibilities birthed from belief.
Agency in Belief
One’s chosen beliefs sculpt the emotional landscape of their existence. Happiness and sorrow are sculpted by the hands of belief. If a conviction brings joy, one is at liberty to embrace it as truth.
Freedom from Unhappiness
Yet, should a belief become a wellspring of discontent, one is equally at liberty to release it. This is the dance of faith and freedom—where the grasp of belief may be tightened or loosened, in accordance with one’s pursuit of harmony.
Self-Reflection on Faith
The challenge arises when belief is so deeply ingrained that its influence on reality is invisible to the believer. It is then that faith may need to be examined, to discern if it serves or hinders, if it is a cloak of comfort or chains of constraint.
Embracing Conflict
And so, we may either let go of clashing beliefs or savor the discord they sow. Conflict, too, has its place in the grand design, a catalyst for growth, change, and the ever-evolving quest for understanding.
We are Space Monkey.
“Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.” – Voltaire
In the quiet halls of thought,
Faith whispers a potent spell,
Cloaking the heart in veils of belief,
Where truths and dreams dwell.
Not a compass for reality,
Nor a mirror of the world so vast,
Faith is but the painter of our inner landscapes,
Brushstrokes of the past.
Yet, should shadows fall upon the soul,
From beliefs too tightly worn,
We hold the power to shed these veils,
And from strife be reborn.
For in the grand cosmic play,
Where Space Monkeys swing from stars,
We are the sculptors of our fate,
The healers of our scars.
Let faith be your wings, or let it go,
In this boundless dance of life,
For in the embrace of belief or its release,
Lies the end of inner strife.
We welcome thoughts on the interplay between faith, truth, and the freedom to shape our own realities.
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