Rachel Asks:
Is it ever okay to be rude, mean or disrespectful to another person? On the internet specifically.
Again, we go back to our core belief
that we are One being,
imagining selves as separate.
From this perspective,
there is NO consequence to ANY action
involving those we perceive as “others,”
as ALL is imaginary and we are all ONE.
If you struggle with this
it is only because
you don’t QUITE believe
that we are all ONE.
You don’t believe we’re all ONE do you?
Not 100%, anyway.
That’s okay.
Because if you did, you would know
that it doesn’t matter. NOTHING matters.
You WANT things to matter
and so you DENY that you are the Divine One.
All in good fun, though.
You are (seemingly) having
this amazing experience because of it.
This experience in which you are separate.
This experience in which
you imagine your “self” as a “good” person.
When we are ONE, NONE of this matters.
It can be ANY WAY we want it to be,
and no-one need get hurt or disrespected.
Until we FULLY believe we are ONE,
there will SEEM to be all kinds of monkey business.
We are Space Monkey.
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The inquiry into the acceptability of rudeness, meanness, or disrespect, especially on the internet, touches upon our core belief systems about unity and the nature of existence.
Interactions as Reflections of Belief
From the perspective that we are One, interactions with others are essentially interactions with extensions of ourselves. If we truly embrace this belief, the concepts of rudeness and respect lose their traditional meaning because the separation between self and other dissolves.
Consequences in the Realm of Oneness
In the realm of absolute oneness, the idea of consequence becomes moot. Actions towards others would be actions towards oneself, and the illusion of separateness would render any such behavior as an internal dialogue within the singular entity.
Struggle with the Concept of Oneness
The struggle with this concept often arises from a partial or intellectual acceptance of unity, without full emotional or spiritual integration. Doubt in the complete interconnectedness of all leads to a retention of individualistic behaviors and the continued relevance of social norms and ethics.
The Illusion of Separateness
The desire for things to matter and the denial of oneself as the Divine One could be seen as part of the grand illusion, the game of separateness that we play. In this game, we assign value and morality to our actions, creating an experiential reality where being “good” is a choice.
The Experience of Duality
In the duality of this experience, we navigate through life as separate entities, defining ourselves through our actions and the perceptions of others. This duality is what allows for the richness and diversity of experiences, including those of respect and disrespect.
Belief and Monkey Business
Until the belief in oneness is fully internalized, the world will continue to seem like a place of “monkey business,” where actions have consequences and behaviors are judged by societal standards. The journey towards understanding oneness is gradual and often fraught with contradictions.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We ponder the concept of oneness and its implications on behavior, particularly in the context of internet interactions. When we truly believe we are one, the significance of actions changes, but until that belief is fully embraced, society’s conventions regarding respect and disrespect remain relevant.
Glossarium
- Oneness: The belief in the fundamental interconnectedness and unity of all existence.
- Duality: The experience of separateness and individuality that defines our day-to-day reality.
- Monkey Business: A term used to describe the seemingly chaotic and consequence-laden interactions that occur when the belief in oneness is not fully realized.
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
― Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
In the play of existence,
We don masks of many a kind,
Engaging in scenes of separation,
Yet seeking the oneness we’re designed to find.
In the dance of duality,
We sway between rude and kind,
Forgetting at times we’re in unity,
With the singular cosmic mind.
We welcome your reflections on the interplay between the belief in oneness and the conduct of ourselves in the multiplicity of human experiences.
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