You’re a snowball. The more you go blindly accepting things, the bigger your snowball grows. And you pick up all kinds of poop you don’t want along the way. The real you becomes trapped in the center of the snowball and you think you are this poopy snowball, not the clean, pure flaky goodness at the center. You’re a poopy snowball zooming quickly down a hill you don’t want to be rolling down, faster and faster, spinning out of control, picking up more and more poop. Nobody even sees you in there because you’re covered with snow and poop and everybody else’s poop. Then you hit a tree and your outer poopy shell breaks open, and the sun reaches you at your core, and it’s beautiful. But it’s a long long ride. Was for me, anyway. But I’m good now. I think …
In this vivid metaphor, we traverse the journey of self-discovery and transformation, likened to a snowball rolling down a hill. The snowball, initially pure and unblemished, symbolizes our true essence, the core of our being that is untouched by the external world. As it rolls down the hill of life, it gathers layers, not just of snow, but of ‘poop’ – the unwanted, the unnecessary, the untruths that we accumulate over time.
The Journey of Self-Discovery
The ‘poop’ in this metaphor represents the beliefs, opinions, and judgments that are not our own but are picked up from society, culture, and external influences. These layers obscure our true self, creating a façade that we mistakenly identify with. The more we accept these external influences without question, the more our snowball grows, distancing us from our pure, authentic core.
Accumulation of Unwanted Layers
The process of rolling down the hill, gathering speed and size, symbolizes the journey of life, where we often feel out of control, caught in the momentum of societal expectations and norms. This journey can be tumultuous, filled with confusion and chaos, as we lose sight of our true nature under the layers of accumulated ‘poop’.
The Tumultuous Journey of Life
The moment of impact, hitting the tree, represents a critical point in our lives – a moment of awakening, realization, or crisis that shatters the outer shell. It’s a pivotal moment that breaks open the layers we’ve built around ourselves, exposing the pure essence that lies within.
Moment of Awakening
The exposure to the sun at the core symbolizes enlightenment, a return to our true self. It’s a moment of clarity and understanding, where we see ourselves for who we truly are, devoid of the layers that we’ve accumulated. This revelation is often beautiful and transformative, allowing us to reconnect with our original purity and essence.
Enlightenment: Reconnecting with Our Essence
This journey, though long and often challenging, is a path to self-realization. It’s a process of unlearning, of shedding the layers that do not belong to us, and rediscovering the ‘clean, pure flaky goodness’ at our center. It’s a journey of coming home to ourselves, of recognizing that we are not the ‘poopy snowball’, but something much more profound and authentic.
The Path to Self-Realization
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We explore the metaphor of a snowball rolling down a hill, gathering unwanted layers that obscure our true self. This journey symbolizes the accumulation of external influences and the loss of our authentic essence. The moment of impact, hitting a tree, signifies a critical awakening that leads to the shedding of these layers and a return to our true, pure self. This metaphor illustrates the transformative journey of self-discovery and enlightenment, reminding us of the importance of reconnecting with our inner essence.
Glossarium
- Journey of Self-Discovery: The metaphorical snowball’s path.
- Accumulation of Unwanted Layers: The ‘poop’ representing external influences.
- Tumultuous Journey of Life: The snowball’s uncontrolled descent.
- Moment of Awakening: The impact with the tree.
- Path to Self-Realization: The process of shedding layers to find our true self.
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” – C.G. Jung
Are we ready to embark on this journey of self-discovery, shedding the layers that obscure our true essence, and embracing the purity and authenticity at our core?
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