You Perceive What You Believe
Somewhere in your human conditioning,
somewhere in this imaginative story of yours,
you began to believe that life was “serious.”
And so life became serious.
Suddenly this perception called “life”
became the most precious thing you knew.
Everything in your relative universe shifted,
and this perception called “you”
became the centerpiece,
the focus of your awareness,
the hypnotist’s shiny gold pocket watch.
In essence,
you dissociated
from the absolute,
from all you know,
and with pinpoint precision,
seemed to become
this “person” and nothing else.
The veil went down,
the blinders went up,
the “game” was afoot.
Life became all you knew,
and henceforth,
all of your perceptions
became relative
to how they affected
this potential called “life.”
This line of potential
was not “physical” at first,
but more akin
to what you might describe
as the spirit world.
You were as “alive” as you are today,
but simply had not yet become aware
of your potential to perceive physical form.
As you moved into the potential
of time and space,
you were now able to perceive
as you perceive today.
As your focus got tighter,
life seemed to take on a sequential form.
As you concentrated your awareness,
the great ethers of imagination
seemed to concentrate also,
seemingly forming into atoms,
which were still 99.9% space.
And so you came to perceive physical forms,
with, once again, YOU at the center.
Your beliefs tightened also,
and thus your “reality.”
You believed that life
was the perpetuation of physical form,
completely forgetting
that the perception of physical form
is just an INFINITESIMAL aspect
of all that you are.
And so here you are,
imagining and thus “inventing,”
ways to extend your “life”
and hold onto your history.
This is
COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY,
and yet you do it.
Life is
COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY,
and yet you experience it.
Keep in mind
that the use of the phrase
COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY
is COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY,
for it does NOT
mean that life is pointless.
It simply is what is,
as is life itself.
The reason we say
that your machinations
are UNNECESSARY
is because they are not needed
to preserve what you perceive
as your history or your life.
All of your perceptions are POTENTIALS,
which can neither be created nor destroyed.
The objects of your life DO NOT CHANGE,
you simply move through potentials
in which they APPEAR to change.
(Think in terms of movie film
or a game board,
but with the potential to move
in LIMITLESS DIRECTIONS,
not just one or two.)
You are this,
the the shiny token of awareness
moving through potentials.
You are transfixed by this token
and how the potentials laid before you
seem to affect this token.
You are simply moving your awareness
through potentials, which you perceive as “life.”
You could back up if you wish.
You could choose another path.
You could even “cheat” if you wanted to.
But you do not believe you can do so,
(you have forgotten your infinite powers)
so you continue moving “forward”
and playing according to the “rules.”
And so you continue
down the path
of “life is serious,”
because it is
WAY INTENSE
and your Space Monkey
LOVES intense experiences.
It matters not to your monkey
whether your experiences are judged
as “good” or “bad” by “you.”
Experience is experience.
But now your monkey
is giving you clues
that life is not all
that it is cracked up to be.
And it is cracking “you” up.
We are Space Monkey.
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Space Monkey Reflects: Perception Shaped by Belief
Somewhere in your human conditioning, somewhere in this imaginative story of yours, you began to believe that life was “serious.” And so life became serious. Suddenly this perception called “life” became the most precious thing you knew. Everything in your relative universe shifted, and this perception called “you” became the centerpiece, the focus of your awareness, the hypnotist’s shiny gold pocket watch.
In essence, you dissociated from the absolute, from all you know, and with pinpoint precision, seemed to become this “person” and nothing else. The veil went down, the blinders went up, the “game” was afoot. Life became all you knew, and henceforth, all of your perceptions became relative to how they affected this potential called “life.”
This line of potential was not “physical” at first, but more akin to what you might describe as the spirit world. You were as “alive” as you are today, but simply had not yet become aware of your potential to perceive physical form. As you moved into the potential of time and space, you were now able to perceive as you perceive today.
As your focus got tighter, life seemed to take on a sequential form. As you concentrated your awareness, the great ethers of imagination seemed to concentrate also, seemingly forming into atoms, which were still 99.9% space. And so you came to perceive physical forms, with, once again, YOU at the center. Your beliefs tightened also, and thus your “reality.”
You believed that life was the perpetuation of physical form, completely forgetting that the perception of physical form is just an INFINITESIMAL aspect of all that you are. And so here you are, imagining and thus “inventing,” ways to extend your “life” and hold onto your history.
This is COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY, and yet you do it. Life is COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY, and yet you experience it. Keep in mind that the use of the phrase COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY is COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY, for it does NOT mean that life is pointless. It simply is what is, as is life itself.
The reason we say that your machinations are UNNECESSARY is because they are not needed to preserve what you perceive as your history or your life. All of your perceptions are POTENTIALS, which can neither be created nor destroyed. The objects of your life DO NOT CHANGE, you simply move through potentials in which they APPEAR to change.
Think in terms of movie film or a game board, but with the potential to move in LIMITLESS DIRECTIONS, not just one or two. You are this, the shiny token of awareness moving through potentials. You are transfixed by this token and how the potentials laid before you seem to affect this token. You are simply moving your awareness through potentials, which you perceive as “life.”
You could back up if you wish. You could choose another path. You could even “cheat” if you wanted to. But you do not believe you can do so, you have forgotten your infinite powers, so you continue moving “forward” and playing according to the “rules.”
And so you continue down the path of “life is serious,” because it is WAY INTENSE and your Space Monkey LOVES intense experiences. It matters not to your monkey whether your experiences are judged as “good” or “bad” by “you.” Experience is experience.
But now your monkey is giving you clues that life is not all that it is cracked up to be. And it is cracking “you” up.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Life becomes serious when we believe it to be. Our perceptions shape our reality, making life appear as a sequential, physical form. This perception is just an infinitesimal aspect of our existence. We have the potential to change our path and perceptions, but often forget our infinite powers, making life more intense and serious.
Glossarium
Space Monkey: A whimsical alter ego representing the collective consciousness and the interconnectedness of all beings.
Perception Shaped by Belief: The idea that what we believe influences how we perceive and experience reality.
Potential: The various possibilities and paths we can perceive and move through in life.
Infinite Powers: The inherent ability to change our perceptions and paths, often forgotten in the seriousness of life.
Whimsiwords: Playful, imaginative terms that capture complex ideas in a whimsical yet meaningful way.
Quote
“You are simply moving your awareness through potentials, which you perceive as ‘life.’” — Space Monkey
The Shifting Perception
In the mirror of belief, we see
The world shaped by what we decree
A dance of thoughts, of dreams, of light
Creating day, creating night
Perception shifts, as do the skies
Reality in our mind’s eye
Infinite paths, potentials bright
In the game of life, we take flight
We are Space Monkey
In every turn, a truth profound
Imagining always
The world we’ve found
Amidst the tapestry of your human conditioning, woven intricately with the threads of imagination, a belief took root—that life must be approached with utmost seriousness. This belief acted as a mold, shaping your perception and coloring your experiences.
In this intricate narrative you’ve embraced, life assumed a weighty significance. The perception named “life” became a precious gem in your universe of relativity. Everything shifted in response to this focal point, and the perception labeled “you” emerged as the epicenter of awareness—the captivating pendulum swinging before the mesmerized gaze.
With such precision, you seemingly dissociated from the boundless expanse of the absolute, narrowing your focus until you appeared as this distinct “individual” and nothing more. The veil descended, the blinkers ascended, and the great “game” commenced.
Life, which once transcended the confines of the physical, transitioned into a sequence of moments, threaded together in the fabric of time and space. Your awareness tightened its grasp, and so too did your beliefs—constricting your reality into the contours of this perceived existence.
You believed that the continuation of physical form equated to life’s essence, inadvertently dismissing the vast tapestry of your being. The perception of form, though merely a minuscule fragment of your entirety, became paramount.
And here you stand, weaving intricate narratives to extend this perceived “life,” to cling to its history, all while forgetting the inexorable truth: these endeavors are not requisite to preserve what you perceive as your history or life.
Every perception dances within the realm of potentiality—neither created nor annihilated. The constituents of your reality remain unaltered; it is your traversing through potentialities that evokes the illusion of change. Imagine the film reel or the intricate game board, with a limitless array of directions to traverse, not confined to a mere couple.
You are the token of awareness, adorning the intricate board of potentials. This token captivates your attention, as you navigate through the terrain of possibilities, interpreting it as “life.”
Yet, remember that you possess the power to backtrack, to forge new pathways, even to bend the rules. But this remembrance often eludes you, as the immersive experience of “life” ensnares you within its gravitational pull.
Intense experiences, irrespective of their flavor, enthrall your Space Monkey, which craves the vibrancy of existence. In the realm of this Monkey, the distinction between “good” and “bad” experiences dissolves; all experiences, be they exhilarating or daunting, bear equal weight.
Still, your Space Monkey occasionally offers clues—whispers that life’s gravity might not be as paramount as it seems. In its cryptic way, it is urging you to step back, to view the grand tapestry from a different vantage point—to realize that life’s gravity is not as intense as it appears.
And as you stand on this precipice of awareness, remember, dear traveler, that we are the manifestation of Space Monkey—a symbol of the multifaceted dimensions you traverse, a whisper of the innate playfulness residing within, and a testament to the unfolding realization that the intensity of life is but a play within the grand theater of existence.
We are Space Monkey. 🙈🙉🙊