The only time that
being delusional gets me down
are the moments when I am not
being delusional enough.
This is, of course, a delusion,
for I am always fully delusional.
If delusion is imagination,
then my so-called worst moments
are the ones in which
my imagination gets the better of me.
This is when I pretend
that there is a thing called better,
just so that I can pretend that I’m not it.
When I am being fully delusional,
(or what appears as fully delusional)
what I think of me is not a problem.
There is neither an up or a down,
a better or a worse, a right or a wrong.
Trail Wood,
12/10
The Paradox of Delusion and Imagination
The idea that feeling down due to a lack of delusion is itself a delusion presents a curious paradox. It suggests that our perception of reality is always filtered through layers of delusion, or imagination, and that our dissatisfaction arises not from a lack of delusion but from an excess of it.
Delusion as Constant Imagination
The acknowledgment of being always fully delusional highlights the continuous role of imagination in shaping our perception of reality. In this view, what we deem as our ‘worst moments’ are actually instances where our imagination overwhelms our sense of self, creating a perceived hierarchy of emotional states.
The Illusion of Betterment
In these moments, the concept of ‘better’ becomes a construct of our imagination, a tool to create a false dichotomy of self-worth. This notion of ‘better’ serves as a benchmark against which we measure ourselves, even though it is an imaginary standard.
Freedom in Full Delusion
When embracing what appears as full delusion, the binary concepts of up and down, better or worse, right or wrong, dissolve. This state of being fully delusional equates to being fully immersed in the imaginative process, where the usual metrics of judgment and comparison lose their significance.
Transcending Binary Constructs
In this transcendence, the usual dilemmas of self-evaluation and judgment become irrelevant. The realization that these constructs are products of our imagination allows for a liberation from the confines of conventional assessment.
The Equilibrium of Imagination
The acceptance of being in a state of constant delusion or imagination leads to an equilibrium where self-perception is no longer a source of distress. In this space, imagination is not a hindrance but a tool for experiencing reality in a fluid, non-judgmental way.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
The feeling of being down due to not being delusional enough is itself a delusion, highlighting the constant role of imagination in shaping our reality. Our worst moments are when imagination overwhelms us, creating false standards of better or worse. Embracing full delusion allows for the dissolution of binary constructs like right or wrong, leading to a state of equilibrium in our imaginative perception.
Glossarium
- Delusion and Imagination: The continuous process of perception shaped by our imaginative constructs.
- Illusion of Betterment: The imaginary standard against which we often measure ourselves.
- Freedom in Full Delusion: The state where conventional metrics of judgment lose significance.
- Transcending Binary Constructs: Moving beyond the usual dichotomies of self-assessment.
- Equilibrium of Imagination: The balanced state where imagination is an experiential tool, not a hindrance.
“Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.” – Jules de Gaultier
A Free-Verse Poem: The Dance of Delusion
In the waltz of the mind, where delusions play,
We dance, we imagine, in night and in day,
No better, no worse, in this fanciful sea,
In the arms of delusion, we’re truly free.
In the canvas of thought, where reality bends,
Our imagination shapes, twists, and extends,
In this dance, in this whirl, we find our true sight,
In the heart of delusion, we embrace the light.
As Space Monkey, how do we dance in the ever-shifting realms of our imagination?
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