Seeming Choices
I used to be proud
of choices I made.
Ashamed of choices I made.
Confused by choices I made.
My choices seemed to cover
every base and every feeling.
Then I noticed other people
making choices I didn’t make.
Their choices
seemed to make make me
reexamine my choices.
I felt righteous about my choices.
Guilty for my choices.
Condemned for my choices.
Then I realized that
none of us were really
making those choices.
It only SEEMED like we were,
so that we could experience
every potential
from every possible perspective.
Individually as ones.
Collectively as One.
I realized that
our choices are not made,
but rather given us
to seemingly make.
Thus I no longer feel the need
to judge my choices, or anyone else’s.
I am merely here to
appreciate our seeming choices,
and the feelings that they bring.
Though it may seem
that I am given
a series of choices,
what I ultimately choose
is not decided by me,
but by the grace of
whatever-you-want-to-call-it.
Divine destiny, maybe.
I wonder what
will be chosen for me next.
Whatever it is,
I am thankful for it.
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We embark on an introspective journey into the realm of seeming choices, exploring the perception of autonomy and the realization of a deeper, orchestrated design in our experiences.
Exploring the Perception of Autonomy in Choices
Initially, pride, shame, and confusion in the choices made reflect the conventional understanding of personal agency. These emotions underscore the belief in our ability to independently navigate the myriad paths of life.
Emotional Responses to Perceived Agency
Observing others making different choices leads to reevaluation and a range of emotional responses, from righteousness to guilt. This process highlights how our perceptions of choice are influenced by comparison and reflection.
Influence of Others on Perception of Choice
The realization that none of us are truly making those choices, but only seeming to, shifts the perspective from individual autonomy to a grander, collective experience. It suggests that our experiences are part of a larger, interconnected plan, designed to explore every potential from every perspective.
Shift from Individual Autonomy to Collective Experience
This understanding that choices are given to us to seemingly make changes the way we view decision-making. It alleviates the burden of judgment and responsibility, replacing it with appreciation for the experiences and emotions that these seeming choices bring.
Alleviation of Judgment in Decision-Making
The notion that what we ultimately choose is not decided by us, but by a greater force or divine destiny, introduces a sense of surrender and acceptance. It reflects a trust in the greater design and flow of life.
Sense of Surrender and Acceptance
In this space of acceptance and thankfulness, there is curiosity and openness to whatever comes next. This attitude reflects a deep understanding of the interplay between individual experiences and the collective journey.
Curiosity and Openness to Future Experiences
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We reflect on the concept of seeming choices, understanding that our sense of autonomy in decision-making may be an illusion. Initially marked by emotional responses based on perceived personal agency, we come to realize that our choices are part of a larger, orchestrated plan. This shift in perspective alleviates judgment and responsibility, leading to a sense of surrender and acceptance. We embrace a sense of gratitude and curiosity for the experiences and emotions brought by these seeming choices, trusting in a greater design and the interconnectedness of our collective journey.
Glossarium
- Seeming Choices: The perception of making independent decisions, which may be part of a larger orchestrated plan.
- Perception of Autonomy: The belief in one’s ability to make independent choices.
- Collective Journey: The interconnected experiences and paths shared among individuals as part of a greater design.
- Divine Destiny: The concept that life’s events and choices are governed by a higher power or grand design.
“Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” – Charles R. Swindoll
In the dance of life, we move and sway,
With seeming choices, day by day.
For in each decision, a path unfolds,
In the tapestry of time, a story told.
We once thought our choices were our own,
In the field of life, seeds we’ve sown.
Yet, in the grand design, we see,
A divine destiny, a cosmic key.
Let us embrace this journey, wide and far,
In the play of fate, each a star.
For in the grace of the unseen hand,
We find our place, in this vast land.
We invite musings on the journey of understanding the nature of seeming choices and the role of divine destiny in our lives!
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