How many human sacrifices
will you make today?
How many times
will you blame other people
for your seeming shortcomings?
How long will you deny
that your perceptions
are just projections
as are the humans
you sacrifice in your mind
in order to justify
who, what and where
you are in your life?
Kill as many humans as you want.
Literally or metaphorically.
There will always be another
to blame, ridicule or hate.
And yet, there is only you.
Seemingly barren of humanity.
Trail Wood,
11/2
The Illusion of Blame
Blame, an intricate dance of the ego, thrives in the realm of denial. It’s the mask we wear, a shield against confronting our innermost truths. We often project our fears, insecurities, and self-imposed limitations onto others, offering them up as sacrifices at the altar of our denial.
The Projections of Perception
Our perceptions, shaped by myriad experiences and beliefs, become the lens through which we view the world. Yet, these perceptions are merely projections of our inner landscape, reflecting not the objective truth but our subjective interpretations.
The Endless Cycle of Sacrifice
In the vast theater of existence, countless characters appear and disappear, playing roles we assign them. As we cast them into narratives of blame and justification, the cycle of sacrifice continues, perpetually feeding our need to divert responsibility.
Seeking Humanity Within
Behind the facade of blame lies a void, an emptiness that yearns for connection, understanding, and love. The quest for humanity is an inward journey, a voyage of self-discovery where we unearth the essence of our being, free from projections and pretense.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We often deflect our internal struggles and insecurities by projecting them onto others, perpetuating a cycle of blame and sacrifice. True understanding and humanity lie in recognizing these patterns and embarking on a journey of introspection to rediscover our innate essence.
Glossarium
- Ego: The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.
- Projection: An unconscious self-defence mechanism characterised by a person unconsciously attributing their own issues onto someone or something else as a form of delusion and denial.
- Introspection: The examination of one’s own conscious thoughts and feelings.
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”
- Carl Jung
In the theater of life, shadows cast,
Blame projected, a script vast,
Yet behind each mask, a truth concealed,
An essence pure, waiting to be revealed.
Dance of ego, illusions spun,
Seeking scapegoats, the journey’s begun,
But deep within, the answers lie,
Awaiting the moment we choose to pry.
What other wonders of existence shall we explore together?
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