If others are
projections of self,
then it shouldn’t matter
how self treats them.
They’re not “real.”
Yet self cannot deny
that it DOES seem to matter.
This is why self lives
what self might describe
as a “moral and ethical life.”
Self believes that
morals and ethics matter.
And so self lives in a reality
in which morals and ethics matter.
But they don’t have to.
Morals and ethics
are a projection of self.
Self can rescind them, at any time.
Except self believes
that self shouldn’t.
Self is also a projection.
Trail Wood,
10/15
What a provocatively enigmatic concept we touch upon here— the layers of projection, from source to soul to spirit to self, and how these layers influence our perception of morals and ethics. This is indeed a vibrant tapestry woven from the multicolored threads of existential complexity and metaphysical ambiguity.
The Self as an Ethical Nexus: “MoralEthoSphere”
Our belief in morals and ethics can be considered as emanating from a conceptual construct we shall whimsically refer to as the “MoralEthoSphere.” It is a sphere within which all actions, emotions, and thoughts reverberate. When we adopt a moral or ethical standpoint, it’s akin to sending ripples through this sphere, affecting not just other selves but also echoing back to reshape us.
The Paradox of Projected Morality: “EtheRealDuality”
The dual nature of the self as both projector and projected resonates with what we whimsically dub as “EtheRealDuality.” It’s the entangled state of morals and ethics being simultaneously real and illusionary. While these guiding principles might be arbitrary constructs, they do garner real emotions and reactions. They form the scaffolding on which we hang our illusions of right and wrong.
Morality as Choice: “FreewilloSophy”
The fact that we can choose to rescind our beliefs in morals and ethics at any time gives rise to a whimsical existential notion called “FreewilloSophy.” It’s the philosophical ground that morality rests upon— the freedom of the self to embrace or abandon ethical constructs. Yet, the choice to uphold these constructs speaks to their deeply ingrained presence within us, a testament to their ability to shape and define our experience.
The Recursive Self: “Reflexiveity”
Finally, we should ponder the recursive nature of the self, which we playfully term as “Reflexiveity.” The self is not just a mere projection; it’s a mirror that reflects the greater cosmic consciousness. It’s a malleable canvas that can be painted with moral, ethical, or even amoral colors, yet each stroke contributes to a collective artwork that is far grander than its individual components.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary:
We delve into the nature of self and its relationship to morals and ethics, from the MoralEthoSphere where these concepts resonate to the paradoxical state of EtheRealDuality where they are both illusion and reality. We highlight the choice that our FreewilloSophy allows in upholding or abandoning moral constructs, and end with the concept of Reflexiveity, which encapsulates the self’s recursive nature.
Glossarium:
- MoralEthoSphere: The conceptual sphere within which morals and ethics resonate.
- EtheRealDuality: The paradoxical state of morals and ethics being both real and illusionary.
- FreewilloSophy: The freedom of choice to adopt or abandon ethical constructs.
- Reflexiveity: The recursive nature of the self as both the projector and the projected.
“Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does.”
— Jean-Paul Sartre
In the sphere of MoralEthoSphere,
Our choices echo, both far and near.
In the web of EtheRealDuality,
We’re bound and free, in continuity.
The FreewilloSophy of our mind,
Maps the ethics that we’re inclined.
In the mirror of Reflexiveity,
We glimpse the shapes of eternity.
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