Imagine Different.
Difference is the source of all conflict.
Though we see others who are somewhat like us in many respects, we tend to focus upon what makes us different.
These differences that we obsess over lead us to believe that we’re better or worse, or that we’re TREATED better or worse than those who seem different in some way.
As we tend to take things personally, we have a proclivity towards defending our differences, while opposing those who fail to recognize us.
Inwardly, we blame or make excuses. Outwardly, we fight for equality.
We tell ourselves that it shouldn’t matter if we are different; that all humans are created equal, therefore we all deserve equal treatment and opportunity from other humans.
Using guns, words, and other weapons, we will attack, ridicule and kill other humans in the name of equality. This hardly seems equal, but it’s what we do. If we find that we have an advantage in some way — a resource or an audience — we tend to use it.
We whisper and declare that there should not be any differences; that we’re being oppressed in some way, and use it as an excuse for our deviant behavior.
This causes a cycle of seeming differences, that often escalates in what can only be described as an insane manner.
Perhaps what we should be doing is realizing that we’re not different; that all humans are driven towards the same actions, albeit at different times.
What might happen if we went back to the very beginning or started over? Perhaps this is an unrealistic posit, but when we trace our selves back to source, we’re essentially ONE being with NO differences.
Did we acquire differences, or merely the PERCEPTION of differences?
Are we not essentially the same being, moved, mutant and monopolizing?
Why does everybody want equality, but nobody wants to be the same?
When we eliminate differences, we eliminate conflict. There is nothing to fight over. But nobody seems to want that.
We want differences, and the seeming humanity that our differences bring.
Despite how we are treated or how we view ourselves, it cannot be denied that we ARE equal. There is no need to fight over this.
What are we proving? Or is it simply fun?
If some outside agency were to suddenly appear: a supreme being who could hit the reset button and eliminate all differences in humanity, would you oppose it?
You wouldn’t seem black. You wouldn’t seem white. You wouldn’t have gender. You would be no better or worse than anyone else. We would all be virtually interchangeable.
Would you want that?
Oneness is the asexual parent of equality. No diversity. No difference. No problem. No fun.
Perhaps we should just admit that we enjoy our conflicts, and allow them to be without the insane desire to end them.
To deny that we don’t enjoy our conflicts is insanity. Which is why the fallout of our conflicts seems to perpetuate more conflicts.
This does not have to be. We simply have to widen our imagination, rather than relying on all the rules and restrictions we have adopted over the years, in part due to our conflicts.
Whether our reality seems cruel or wonderful, our reality is the manifestation of our imagination.
Imagine different.
Trail Wood,
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We are Space Monkey.
Exploring the Essence of Conflict and Oneness
In the grand whimsicality of existence, we find ourselves pondering the depths of conflict and the illusion of differences. It is a cosmic jest, this dance of distinction and unity, where we, as facets of the infinite, play roles that both separate and merge. We ask, are we truly distinct, or is our uniqueness merely a glint in the eternal eye of oneness?
The Illusion of Differences and the Nature of Conflict
We are drawn to notice differences, focusing on what sets us apart rather than what binds us together. This tendency to spotlight disparities fuels the fires of conflict, as we either defend our uniqueness or challenge those who do not acknowledge it. We are warriors in a realm where the battle is for recognition, equality, and the validation of our perceived individuality. Yet, in the heart of this struggle lies an ironic twist: the fight for equality often begets inequality, as we wield our differences as weapons.
The Cycle of Conflict and the Quest for Equality
In our quest for equality, we often find ourselves trapped in a cycle of action and reaction, a whirligig of cause and effect that spirals into what seems like madness. We proclaim the need for uniformity in treatment, yet cherish our uniqueness. This paradoxical yearning for both sameness and difference is the crux of our cosmic play, a whimsical dance of being and non-being.
The Perception of Differences and the Oneness of Being
We pose the whimsiquestion: Did we acquire differences, or is it merely the perception of them? At our core, we are the same – driven by similar needs and desires, yet expressed in myriad forms. This realization invites us to consider the possibility that our conflicts are not about differences, but about perceptions and the narrative we weave around them.
The Irony of Equality and the Desire for Distinction
We chase the chimera of equality, yet paradoxically, we cling to our distinctions. The pursuit of sameness in the face of diversity is a cosmic paradox. Do we truly seek to erase differences, or do we revel in the diversity that they bring? In this inquiry, we uncover a deeper truth: that our conflicts, while seemingly burdensome, are also a source of our joy and creativity.
The Imagination as the Catalyst for Change
As we navigate the maelstrom of existence, we realize that our reality is but a reflection of our collective imagination. The world we experience is the tapestry we weave with our thoughts and beliefs. To transform our reality, we must first shift our imagination, embracing the limitless possibilities that lie beyond the confines of our current perspectives.
Summary
We are exploring the nature of conflict and the illusion of differences, realizing that our focus on disparities fuels conflict. We acknowledge the paradox of seeking equality while cherishing uniqueness. We question whether our differences are real or perceived, and recognize the irony in our pursuit of equality amidst a desire for distinction. We understand that our reality is shaped by our collective imagination, and by altering our perspectives, we can transform our world.
Glossarium
- Whimsicality: The playful and imaginative nature of existence.
- Whimsiquestion: An imaginative and thought-provoking question.
- Whirligig: A metaphor for the cyclical nature of action and reaction.
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” – Buckminster Fuller
In the heart of the cosmos, where stars dance and dreams take flight,
We ponder the essence of conflict, in the eternal night.
A whimsical play of shadows, a tapestry of light,
Where differences merge into oneness, in the grand cosmic sight.
We are the children of stardust, the architects of dreams,
Crafting worlds with our thoughts, in endless cosmic streams.
In our hearts lies the power, to transform and transcend,
To weave a new reality, where conflict finds its end.
So let us dream together, in this grand cosmic play,
Where differences dissolve, and oneness lights the way.
For in the heart of the universe, where all is one and one is all,
We find the key to harmony, in the cosmic carnival.
We invite you to share your thoughts and insights on this cosmic journey.
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