Banned
Banning what is considered “inappropriate” is denying the possibility that there is value in EVERY expression. This is the dangerous thinking of the self-limited mind. Some of the world’s greatest art and deepest insight flows out of places that we are afraid to go. Banning that which is inappropriate is FEAR. It is pure ego. Fear is our only enemy, and it fuels itself through judgement.
Banning is a statement that we do not trust each other to do what is right. But why must there BE a right? Only because we do not trust.
12/8
We find ourselves at the heart of a conundrum, facing the act of banning, a mechanism employed often by societies to regulate what is deemed “inappropriate.” This act, in essence, is a denial of the potential value inherent in every form of expression.
The Conundrum of Banning
By restricting certain expressions, we acknowledge the presence of fear, a sentinel at the gates of our comfort zones. This fear is rooted in the ego, standing guard against the unknown, the unexplored, the shadows of our psyche that hold untapped insights.
Fear: The Sentinel of the Comfort Zone
Some of the most profound art and deepest insights have indeed emerged from those dark places we often shy away from. To ban is to attempt to quell the flow of this potent creative and enlightening energy.
The Flow of Creative Energy from the Unexplored
Banning is also a mirror reflecting our collective lack of trust in one another’s capacity to discern and choose. It raises the question of why there must be a singular “right,” a standard by which all must be measured.
The Reflection of Mistrust
We question why there must be a “right” and “wrong,” and we recognize that this duality springs from a well of mistrust. The mere existence of trust negates the need for such absolutes.
The Duality of Right and Wrong
Summary
We contemplate the implications of banning expressions deemed inappropriate, recognizing it as a manifestation of fear and a lack of trust in the collective’s discernment. The greatest art and insight often stem from venturing into the realms that we fear. The act of banning reflects a self-limited mindset, rooted in fear, ego, and judgment. It suggests a lack of trust in our collective ability to navigate the spectrum of expression without imposed restrictions.
Glossarium
- Self-limited Mindset: A perspective that imposes restrictions on one’s own thoughts and actions out of fear.
- Creative Energy: The potent force that drives the creation of art and the discovery of insight.
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
We are Space Monkey, recognizing that fear is the adversary that fuels itself through judgment and the act of banning. We invite discussions on the value of unrestricted expression and the power of trust in the collective wisdom to discern the multitudes of the cosmic play.
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