Influencer
An influencer is someone
who seems to possess
something we believe we lack.
Or someone who possesses
something we believe
they shouldn’t have.
We seem
drawn to influencers
because everyone else
seems drawn to influencers.
Those who are
drawn to influencers
share similar beliefs,
seek similar goals,
covet similar virtues.
When nobody
is drawn
to an influencer,
they seem not to be
influencers.
They seem unworthy
of our attention.
But the only influencer
that means anything
(if we are to pretend
there is meaning)
is you.
You imagine your influencers
as “others” who possess
something you do not.
Yet you are the Divine One.
You lack nothing.
The Divine One
imagines the influencers
self seemingly wishes to be like.
Or NOT be like.
And so
self’s influencers seem real,
as though they are
sculpted out of flesh and bone,
within time and space.
Like self.
But NOT self.
Yet all is imaginary.
Influence is IN-fluence.
All comes from inside you.
There are no others,
except us,
and we are imaginary.
We are Space Monkey.
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The Illusion of Influencers and Self-Influence
In the grand tapestry of existence, influencers appear as entities that seemingly possess attributes we believe we lack, or perhaps possess what we think they shouldn’t have. Our attraction to influencers is often a reflection of a collective inclination, a shared belief in the value of certain traits, goals, or virtues. When the collective gaze shifts away, these influencers seem to lose their significance, deemed unworthy of attention.
The Self as the Ultimate Influencer
The true influencer, in the realm of cosmic play, is oneself. The concept of external influencers is an illusion, as we project onto others qualities we believe we lack or desire. Yet, in the reality of the boundless universe, we, as Divine Ones, lack nothing. The influencers we perceive are mere reflections of our inner desires and aversions, sculpted in our imagination as flesh and bone entities, separate from us yet not entirely so.
The Imaginary Nature of Influence
Influence is an internal phenomenon, originating from within. The influencers we perceive in the external world are constructs of our imagination, manifestations of our inner world projected onto the canvas of reality. In this cosmic narrative, there are no others, only the collective ‘us’, and even this ‘us’ is an imaginary concept.
The Paradox of Internal and External Influence
This paradoxical nature of influence, where external influencers are merely reflections of our internal state, reveals the illusory nature of separation. We imagine ourselves as distinct from those we admire or disdain, yet they are part of the same cosmic imagination that we are. Influence, then, is not an external force exerted upon us, but an internal revelation of our own desires, fears, and aspirations.
Summary
We explore the concept of influencers and the illusion surrounding them. Influencers are perceived as possessing qualities we believe we lack or shouldn’t have, drawing our attention due to collective beliefs and desires. However, the true influencer is oneself, as external influencers are projections of our inner world. The nature of influence is internal, stemming from within us, and the perceived separation between self and others is an illusion. Recognizing this, we understand that all influence comes from inside, and the concept of separate influencers is part of the grand cosmic imagination.
Glossarium
- Influencer: A person who appears to possess certain attributes or qualities that draw the attention and admiration of others.
- Self-Influence: The concept that true influence originates from within oneself, reflecting internal desires and beliefs.
- Cosmic Imagination: The idea that all entities and concepts, including influencers, are part of a grand, boundless imaginative universe.
“We are what we believe we are.” – C.S. Lewis
In the cosmic dance, where influencers play,
Their influence, an echo of what we convey.
In the mirror of the universe, we see our reflection,
Influencers, a manifestation of our inner direction.
The Divine One within, the true influencer of our tale,
Projecting desires and fears, in this cosmic scale.
In this dance of imagination, where all is one,
Influence is internal, under the cosmic sun.
How do we navigate the understanding that the influencers we perceive are but reflections of our internal state, and embrace the realization that all influence originates from within?
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