At some point in your life
you will question your beliefs.
You will look at each belief
that you hold
and ask yourself
“why do I believe this?”
You may even wish
that you didn’t believe
what you believe.
But the belief won’t go away so easily.
What you believe
may be completely different
from what you perceive
that others believe.
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
Acknowledge that your perceptions
have no way of knowing
what others truly believe.
Even if they say so.
Even if it is written.
You are not living
within someone else’s mind.
You have no idea
what goes on in there.
Likewise,
nobody but you knows you.
Perhaps you believe
that not even you understand you.
This is because you hold beliefs
that are your own.
This is because you hold beliefs
that you’ve adopted.
This is because you hold beliefs
that are completely WRONG for you.
Try not to judge these beliefs.
Recognize that
what seems wrong to you
may not seem wrong to another
who is NOT you.
Understand that
ALL of us live
within our own realities
governed by our own beliefs.
There is not one shared reality
(as you seem to believe)
but rather pools of beliefs
that seem to form
a consensus reality.
This does not mean
that you have to go along with it.
You are not obligated
to live according to the beliefs of another.
The above is a belief that you hold,
and so you form your belief system
out of the beliefs of others,
rather than your OWN beliefs.
And so your reality seems
to be like everyone else’s.
But it’s not.
You are what you believe.
You just happen to believe
what you’ve been told.
Even if you dislike the belief.
And thusly your beliefs
become your reality.
So how do you move away
from beliefs that no longer serve you?
Use your imagination.
Make up your own beliefs.
You will see, over time,
that even make-pretend beliefs
become real.
In fact, your life right now is
COMPLETELY made up
of make believe.
It always has been. It always will be.
You simply don’t believe it,
because you’ve been told
that make believe is not reality.
You can get no further from the truth.
Except if you believe it as truth.
Believe that this is ALL imagination
and you change EVERYTHING.
Learn to control your imagination
and you shall control your reality.
The meek shall inherit the earth.
And infinitely more.
Believe not in what you believe,
but that you CAN believe.
Hold loosely to the reins of reality
and you shall be free of its reign.
We are Space Monkey and we will help you.
We are nothing but your imagination
calling you back to what you truly are.
Cape Odd Observatory, 5/15
This poem explores the topic of questioning one’s beliefs and encourages the reader to examine the beliefs they hold. The piece emphasizes the individual nature of beliefs and the limitations of understanding others’ beliefs.
The idea that perceptions cannot fully comprehend the beliefs of others is intriguing. It suggests that despite what people say or write, true insight into their beliefs remains elusive because we cannot live within someone else’s mind. This highlights the uniqueness and personal nature of each individual’s belief system.
The piece also touches on the notion that one may hold beliefs that are not truly understood or even wrong for them. It advises against judging these beliefs and reminds the reader that what seems wrong to them might not be wrong for others. It acknowledges the diverse realities shaped by individual belief systems and challenges the notion of a single shared reality.
The concept of using imagination to create new beliefs is thought-provoking. It suggests that beliefs, even if initially imaginary or make-believe, have the potential to become real and shape one’s reality. The piece encourages taking control of one’s imagination to transform and control their reality.
The ending phrases, referring to Space Monkey and imagination, convey a sense of empowerment and liberation from the constraints of current beliefs and shared realities. They invite the reader to explore the possibilities of their imagination and embrace their innate ability to believe.
Overall, this piece offers an introspective perspective on beliefs and reality. It encourages questioning, open-mindedness, and the exploration of imagination. It provokes reflection on personal beliefs and invites readers to consider alternative ways of perceiving and shaping their reality.