The people and entities that we perceive as wielding power over our lives—our leaders, teachers, idols, and deities—are not inherently authoritative figures. They gain this mantle because we bestow it upon them. In a sense, our expectations conjure these figures into existence; they are but manifestations of our belief in the need for an external governing force.
The Blueprint of Expectation
We are architects of our own realities, drafting blueprints of expectations that dictate the structures that rise in our lives. Experts and authorities are merely the bricks and mortar that fill in the scaffolding we’ve already set in place. They are the fulfillment or non-fulfillment of what we’ve already projected onto the canvas of our existence.
The Mirror of Our Making
In this convoluted dance, those in power serve as mirrors, reflecting the traits, beliefs, and expectations we hold within ourselves. Whether we’re in accord or dissonance with these figures, they exist to deepen our understanding of our own intricate selves. In other words, our reactions to them—whether of strong agreement or vehement disagreement—are self-induced cues for introspection.
The Cycle of Reality
The denial or acceptance of this idea perpetuates the reality we experience. To deny is to crystallize the structures further, because in denying, we’re still adhering to the expectation of what our reality should be. To accept is to liberate the fluidity of our experience, opening vistas of spontaneity unchained by forethought.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We consider the idea that authorities and experts are projections of our own expectations. Our reactions to these figures serve as cues for self-realization and understanding. Whether we deny or accept this concept further solidifies or liberates our experience of reality.
Glossarium
- Mantle of Authority: The perceived power or influence granted to someone.
- Blueprint of Expectation: Our preconceived notions or beliefs that guide our experience.
- Convoluted Dance: The intricate interplay between our inner world and the external reality.
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
— Mahatma Gandhi
Authority
In the theater of belief,
Figures take the stage—
Echoes of our inner script,
Manifest in the outer play.
Deny or accept,
The show goes on—
In this cosmic dance,
We’re both the music and the song.
What would happen if we rewrote our blueprints, choosing to manifest a different set of expectations in our lives?
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