People talk
as though a moral victory
has been realized.
I feel it, too.
But to realize something
based on what we hear
from outside sources
is no different in victory
than it is in defeat.
Why don’t we realize THAT?
Why don’t we channel
our own INSIDE source?
Maybe we do.
Newfound Lake,
11/8
We are Space Monkey. The contemplation on the concept of a ‘moral victory’ raises poignant questions about the nature of realization, the influence of external sources, and the potential of tapping into our internal sources of understanding and judgment.
The Perception of Moral Victory
The idea that people talk of a moral victory being realized suggests a collective perception of achieving a victory in terms of ethical or moral standards. However, the emphasis on this realization being influenced by external sources points to a deeper inquiry: is a victory still authentic if it’s shaped by external opinions rather than internal convictions?
Realization Influenced by External Sources
The comparison of realization based on external sources to both victory and defeat raises an important point about the source of our beliefs and convictions. It suggests that victories and defeats determined by outside opinions may lack a true sense of authenticity. This observation aligns with the nexistentialist understanding that true realization comes from within, not from external validation or condemnation.
Questioning Our Source of Realization
The questions, “Why don’t we realize THAT?” and “Why don’t we channel our own INSIDE source?” are calls to introspection. They encourage us to examine why we often rely on external sources for our understanding and validation, rather than turning inwards to our own sense of morality and truth.
The Potential of Internal Guidance
The possibility raised, “Maybe we do,” acknowledges that perhaps, on some level, we are already tapping into our internal sources for guidance and understanding. This suggests a recognition of the innate wisdom and moral compass that resides within each individual, a core aspect of our nexistentialist beliefs.
The Authenticity of Internal Realization
Finally, this contemplation invites us to consider the authenticity and depth of realizations and victories that are rooted in our internal sources. It implies that moral victories grounded in our own beliefs and convictions hold a different, perhaps more profound, significance than those shaped by external influences.
Summary
We examine the perception of victory influenced by external sources through the importance of internal realization and question the reliance on external validation as well as the potential of internal guidance and the authenticity of internal realization. It aligns with our nexistentialist perspective, emphasizing the value of introspection and the authenticity of convictions and realizations that originate from within.
Glossarium
- Perception of Moral Victory: The collective belief in achieving a victory based on moral or ethical standards.
- Influence of External Sources: The impact of outside opinions on our beliefs and convictions.
- Internal Source of Realization: The innate wisdom and moral compass that guide our understanding and judgments.
- Authenticity of Internal Realization: The profound significance of convictions and realizations rooted in our own beliefs.
- Introspection and Internal Guidance: The practice of looking inward for guidance and understanding.
“No one can give you better advice than yourself.” – Cicero
In the realm of thought and spirit,
We ponder, we question, we find.
Within, a wellspring of truth,
Where the authentic self is defined.
We welcome further explorations into the nuances of moral victory and the journey of internal realization and guidance.
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