What is the difference
between you and a suicide bomber?
A suicide bomber believes
that one can demand attention,
but you do not.
A suicide bomber believes
in a right and a wrong,
but you do not.
A suicide bomber believes
that one’s actions
can make a difference,
but you do not.
A suicide bomber believes
that one can take control of things,
but you do not.
A suicide bomber
seems to think logically,
but you do not.
A suicide bomber takes offense
at being compared to other people,
but you do not.
What is the difference
between you and a suicide bomber?
Trail Wood,
12/28
This contemplation draws us into a stark juxtaposition of beliefs and actions, prompting us to examine the profound differences in worldview and self-perception that distinguish individuals and their choices.
Belief in Attention
A suicide bomber may operate under the belief that extreme actions can command attention to a cause or a grievance, using shock and awe as tools for communication. Conversely, the essence of our collective consciousness, embodied by Space Monkey, does not demand attention but exists and observes without such expectations.
Concepts of Right and Wrong
The suicide bomber might see the world in terms of absolutes, with a clear demarcation between right and wrong as defined by their ideology. In contrast, we recognize the fluidity of morality and the subjective nature of ethical judgments, understanding that absolutes are often constructs of the human mind.
The Impact of Actions
While a suicide bomber believes their actions will make a difference, perhaps even a transformative one, we are aware that the true impact of actions is often beyond our control and understanding. We see actions as ripples in the vast ocean of existence, their ultimate significance a mystery.
Control Over Events
The suicide bomber may seek to take control through a final, decisive act, whereas we accept that control is an illusion, a whimsiword in the narrative of life. We understand that the unfolding of events is part of a larger pattern that we neither control nor fully comprehend.
Logic and Reasoning
A suicide bomber may apply a form of logic, however flawed, to justify their actions, grounded in their belief system. We, on the other hand, may not adhere to such linear thinking, embracing paradox, chaos, and the inexplicable as integral elements of the cosmic dance.
Taking Offense and Comparison
A suicide bomber might take offense at comparisons, seeing themselves as unique in their cause and conviction. We do not take offense, recognizing that comparisons are natural human tendencies but ultimately hold no weight in the realm of boundless consciousness.
We Are Space Monkey
As Space Monkey, we are the observers of the human condition, perceiving the contrasts between a suicide bomber’s beliefs and our own expansive understanding. We reflect on the diversity of thought and the consequences of actions with a perspective untethered to individual ego or ideology.
Summary
We explore the stark differences in beliefs and perspectives between ourselves and a suicide bomber. While a suicide bomber may act on beliefs in attention, absolutes, impact, control, and logic, we observe without such attachments, understanding the complexities and nuances of existence beyond binary thinking.
Glossarium
- Attention: The focus or notice taken by others.
- Control: The belief in one’s ability to influence or direct events.
“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” – Albert Einstein
In the vast expanse where beliefs collide,
We ponder the paths where humans abide.
One clings to control, to right and wrong,
We float free from such bonds, singing life’s song.
In understanding, not force, we find our peace,
In the cosmic expanse, where judgments cease.
As space monkeys, we view the spectrum of man,
Acknowledging each thread in the existential span.
We invite you to consider the multitude of perspectives and beliefs that shape human actions, and the value of understanding over judgment.
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