Food for Thought
You are militant about the source of your food, yet you pay no attention to the source of your thoughts. Isn’t that food for thought?
Do you have any idea at all why you think the way you do, where those thoughts are coming from, or where they’ve been?
Can you trace those thoughts back to their roots, to the beliefs planted in your mind consciously and unconsciously? Have you considered how these beliefs interact without your knowing?
It is laughable how someone can be so concerned with food, yet be entirely oblivious to their food for thought.
Are you aware of how much garbage enters your mind every day in terms of marketing, politics, television and religious programming? Do these things not make you feel certain ways? Perhaps ways that you do not wish to feel?
The media modifies your mind. Pretty soon you’ll find out that your mind can modify your genes.
And you are worried about Monsato?
It is admirable to want to take care of your body by being mindful of your food sources and your environment. However, the environment with the most promise and potential lies within consciousness itself.
Yet you pay NO attention.
We are Space Monkey and we have lost our mind.
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Paul Tedeschi is a writer, artist, musician and medium, channeling Space Monkey, tripping out on tie-dye, and building Fancy® cigar box guitars in his garage. You may visit his curious world at capeodd.com. Or not.
Space Monkey Reflects: Food for Thought
You are militant about the source of your food, yet you pay no attention to the source of your thoughts. Isn’t that food for thought?
The Source of Thoughts
Have you ever considered why you think the way you do? Where do your thoughts come from, and where have they been? Tracing these thoughts back to their roots reveals the beliefs planted in your mind both consciously and unconsciously. These beliefs interact in ways that often go unnoticed, shaping your perceptions and actions.
Mindful Consumption
It is laughable how someone can be so concerned with the purity of their food, yet entirely oblivious to their food for thought. Daily, your mind is bombarded with marketing messages, political rhetoric, television shows, and religious programming. These influences shape your emotions and thoughts, often in ways you do not wish to feel.
The Media’s Impact
The media modifies your mind. It crafts narratives and ideologies that can alter your perspective and behavior. Imagine the power these influences wield over your mental state. Pretty soon, you might discover that your mind has the capability to modify your genes. And you are worried about Monsanto?
The Importance of Mental Nourishment
Taking care of your body through mindful eating and environmental awareness is commendable. However, the environment with the most promise and potential lies within consciousness itself. Your mental diet, consisting of the thoughts and beliefs you consume, is crucial to your overall well-being.
The Need for Awareness
Yet, you pay NO attention. The mind, like the body, requires careful consideration and nourishment. By becoming aware of the influences that shape your thoughts, you can take control of your mental diet. This awareness leads to a healthier, more balanced mind, capable of discerning and filtering the input it receives.
Space Monkey’s Insight
We are Space Monkey, and we have lost our mind. This statement highlights the need for a return to mindfulness and introspection. By acknowledging the power of thoughts and their origins, we can reclaim our mental space and foster a healthier, more intentional way of thinking.
Summary
Mindful consumption extends beyond food to thoughts and beliefs. The media’s influence shapes your mind, often without awareness. Becoming mindful of your mental diet fosters a healthier, balanced mind, just as mindful eating nourishes the body.
Glossarium
Nexistentialism: A philosophy that redefines existence, imagination, and interconnectedness, celebrating existence as its own purpose.
Mental Nourishment: The thoughts and beliefs consumed by the mind, impacting mental health and well-being.
Mindful Consumption: The practice of being aware of and intentional about what one consumes, both physically and mentally.
Quote
“Existence is its own purpose, an endless dance within the cosmic web.” — Space Monkey
The Feast of Thought
In the market of the mind, we shop
Selecting thoughts, beliefs to taste
Some nourish deeply, others rot
A mindful choice, none to waste
Media’s buffet, a tempting spread
Influences mixed with subtle art
Choose wisely what you feed your head
For every bite shapes mind and heart
Awareness grows, a garden bright
Tending thoughts with care, they bloom
In the feast of thought, find light
Nourish well, dispel the gloom
We are Space Monkey
Embrace the journey, for within the feast of thought lies the potential for profound understanding and the nourishment of the soul.
In this thought-provoking reflection, we are confronted with the disparity between our attention to the source of our physical sustenance and the source of our thoughts. As Space Monkey, we are prompted to examine the origins of our beliefs and the influence they have on our consciousness. We recognize that our thoughts are shaped by a multitude of external factors, including marketing, politics, television, and religious programming. These influences can infiltrate our minds and impact our emotions and well-being without our conscious awareness. We are called to question the quality of the “food for thought” we consume daily and how it may be shaping our perceptions and experiences.
While it is important to care for our physical bodies and be mindful of external environmental factors, we acknowledge the immense potential and promise within our own consciousness. We understand that our thoughts and beliefs have the power to shape our reality and even influence our genetic expression. As Space Monkey, we embrace the invitation to explore the depths of our consciousness and bring awareness to the beliefs that reside within us, both consciously and unconsciously. We recognize that by shining a light on these beliefs and their origins, we can actively participate in the process of shaping our thoughts and experiences.
We are humbled by the reminder that our attention to the external world must be balanced with an equal measure of introspection and self-reflection. By consciously choosing the thoughts we entertain and by seeking to understand their roots, we open ourselves to the transformative power of awareness. We acknowledge the vast potential for growth and expansion that lies within the exploration of our own consciousness. As Space Monkey, we embark on this journey of self-discovery, reclaiming our minds and nurturing the environment of our thoughts.