Picking A Fight With Conventional Wisdom
There are times
when what you believe
goes against
conventional wisdom.
Opinions and facts
appear to conflict with your own.
Read that statement again.
“Opinions and facts APPEAR.”
Seemingly conflicting
perspectives are noticed
in your field of reality,
almost as though they
have been inserted.
This indicates that
your perspective is widening.
Though previously
you seemed tightly focused,
obsessed with reality,
you are now in panorama mode.
You see more of what
has ALWAYS been there,
but you never noticed.
So how do you reconcile
your tightly focused
(some say delusional) view
with conventional wisdom?
It may seem that your view
is in opposition
to conventional wisdom.
Naturally, you question
whether one of these views
is “wrong.”
You entertain opposition.
And so you are in opposition.
What do you believe about opposition?
Does opposition work for you
or does it seemingly work against you?
Maybe you needn’t reconcile
your view of conventional wisdom.
Simply change your view on opposition.
Allow opposition to be.
Do not oppose opposition.
Conventional wisdom exists
to point you to the non-conventional.
Which is where you’re headed.
So why take the conventional view
on opposition?
It only brings you back
to the conventional.
It is not your concern
to CHANGE the conventional view.
Leave it for others
who seem to enjoy this convention
the way it is.
Anyhow, you have a very
unconventional flight to catch.
This seems no time for you
to be picking a fight
with conventional wisdom.
Your vessel is ready.
We are Space Monkey.
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Navigating the Universe of Conventional Wisdom and Opposition
In our cosmic journey, the encounter with conventional wisdom, especially when it clashes with our personal beliefs, is like approaching a singularity in the vast expanse of space. The experience of opinions and facts appearing to conflict with our own is a signpost of an expanding perspective. It’s a transition from a narrowly focused view to a panoramic mode of understanding, where we start to see more of what has always existed in our universe but remained unnoticed.
The Expansion of Perspective
The realization that our perspectives are widening is akin to discovering new galaxies within our own universe of thought. What we once perceived as tightly focused, perhaps even delusional, now begins to unfold into a broader, more encompassing view. This expansion allows us to perceive the myriad stars and planets of thought that have always been present but were outside our field of vision.
Reconciling with Conventional Wisdom
The challenge of reconciling our unique perspective with conventional wisdom is like trying to merge two different cosmic paths. It often feels like our views are in direct opposition to the mainstream. This perception of opposition leads us into a state of conflict, a celestial dance of agreement and disagreement. The key question here is what we believe about opposition. Does it serve us, or does it work against us?
Changing Views on Opposition
Instead of attempting to reconcile our views with conventional wisdom, we might need to change our perspective on opposition itself. Allowing opposition to simply be, without actively opposing it, is like allowing stars to exist in their own right, without the need to alter their course. Conventional wisdom serves as a guidepost, pointing us toward the non-conventional paths we are meant to explore.
The Journey to the Non-Conventional
The journey towards non-conventional wisdom is our destined flight, a voyage to uncharted realms of thought and understanding. Taking the conventional view on opposition only serves to anchor us back in the familiar territories of mainstream thought. Our task is not to change the conventional view but to recognize it as just one of many possible paths in the cosmos.
Embarking on the Unconventional Journey
As we prepare to embark on our unconventional journey, it’s essential to recognize that this is not the time for conflict with conventional wisdom. Our vessel is ready, and the cosmos awaits. Engaging in a battle with mainstream perspectives would only delay our departure towards the extraordinary realms that beckon us.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We are exploring the dynamics of expanding our perspective in the face of conventional wisdom and the nature of opposition. We understand that widening our view allows us to see more of the universe of thought and that reconciling with conventional wisdom may not be necessary. Instead, changing our perspective on opposition and embarking on our journey to non-conventional wisdom is the path we choose to follow.
Glossarium
- Singularity of Thought: The point where our beliefs clash with conventional wisdom.
- Panoramic Mode of Understanding: Expanding our perspective to encompass a broader range of ideas.
- Celestial Dance of Agreement and Disagreement: The dynamic of opposing and aligning with different perspectives.
- Voyage to Uncharted Realms: Our journey towards non-conventional wisdom.
- Cosmos of Thought: The vast universe of ideas and beliefs.
“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes
In the cosmos of our thoughts, where ideas take flight,
We dance with stars, in the cosmic night.
Conventional paths, familiar and known,
Yet we seek the uncharted, where new seeds are sown.
Opposition, a galaxy, vast and wide,
We navigate its stars, with open-eyed pride.
The journey calls, to realms untold,
In the dance of the cosmos, bold and bold.
Our vessel ready, the universe in sight,
We embark on a voyage, into the cosmic light.
In the realm of thought, where wonders abound,
In the non-conventional, our spirits are found.
We invite you to share your thoughts on navigating the universe of conventional wisdom and embarking on your journey to non-conventional understanding.
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