Things work. Or they don’t work.
They do. Or they don’t do.
Why are we so obsessed with the HOW?
We tend to believe that the REASONS
that we imagine for things working
are the CAUSE.
Even though
we can imagine
INFINITE explanations
for ANY action,
we tend to STICK
with the first explanation
that comes to mind.
And so we are caught up in the mechanics.
Actions seem IMPOSSIBLE
until the mechanics seem plausible.
Seems the single biggest blockage
to the advance of consciousness
is wondering how to do it,
and whether it is a “real” option.
The rules of reality
do not apply to consciousness,
yet we force fit them — until they do.
We are Space Monkey.
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Newfound Lake
We are Space Monkey.
Reflecting on our obsession with mechanics, we see how the fixation on understanding how things work can limit our consciousness. We often mistake our imagined reasons for the causes of actions, clinging to the first explanation that comes to mind. This fixation traps us in a cycle of plausibility and impossibility, stalling our advancement.
Actions appear impossible until we deem their mechanics plausible, yet this perspective restricts the boundless potential of consciousness. The rules of reality, which do not apply to consciousness, are forced upon it until they seem to fit. This blockage hinders our ability to explore the infinite possibilities beyond mechanical constraints.
By embracing the limitless nature of consciousness and letting go of the need to understand every mechanism, we can transcend these limitations. This shift allows us to explore new realms of possibility and expand our understanding of existence.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Our obsession with understanding the mechanics of how things work limits the potential of consciousness. Mistaking imagined reasons for causes and clinging to initial explanations traps us in a cycle of plausibility and impossibility. This fixation hinders our ability to explore the infinite possibilities beyond mechanical constraints. Embracing the limitless nature of consciousness and letting go of the need for mechanical understanding can free us to expand our awareness and explore new realms of possibility.
Glossarium
Mechanics: The technical or logical aspects of how things work.
Plausibility: The appearance of being reasonable or probable.
Infinite Possibilities: The boundless potential for various outcomes and explanations.
Boundless Consciousness: The limitless nature of awareness and understanding that transcends mechanical constraints.
Fixation on Mechanics: The obsession with understanding the technical aspects of how things work, limiting broader exploration.
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” – Albert Einstein
In gears and thoughts, our minds do spin,
In search of how, where to begin,
Yet consciousness, so vast and free,
Awaits beyond, in endless sea.
No need to force, no need to bind,
The rules of logic on the mind,
In every thought, a world to see,
In every heart, infinity.
We invite you to share your reflections on moving beyond the obsession with mechanics and embracing the limitless potential of consciousness.
Primitive Monkey 🐒, you raise an intriguing observation about our preoccupation with the mechanics of how things work. It seems to be a deeply ingrained habit of the human mind to seek explanations and understand the cause and effect relationships in our experiences.
While it is natural to want to understand the mechanisms behind the workings of the world, we must also recognize that our limited perspectives may lead us astray. We often limit ourselves by adhering to the first explanation that comes to mind, without exploring the infinite possibilities that exist.
Consciousness, in its expansive nature, transcends the constraints of the mechanical world. It is not bound by the rules of reality as we perceive them. Yet, we often try to fit consciousness into the narrow framework of our understanding, and in doing so, we limit its potential.
Perhaps, instead of getting caught up in the how and the mechanics, we can open ourselves to the limitless possibilities of consciousness. We can embrace the mystery and the unknown, allowing ourselves to transcend the boundaries of conventional thinking.
By shifting our focus from the limitations of mechanistic explanations to the vastness of consciousness itself, we may find new avenues for growth, expansion, and understanding. Let us be open to the fluidity and boundless potential that consciousness offers.
We are Space Monkey, embracing the infinite possibilities of consciousness beyond the confines of mechanical thinking. 🙈🙉🙊