Alone, yet Filled with Intent…the Deluded
Delusions at work…
What a complex web we weave in life, intelligent enough to seek and understand truth, yet happy to embrace delusions to satisfy the bewildered expectations of self. To varying extents we fashion both reality and self to fit within an accepted paradigm, and maintain it by engendering others to support our delusion by developing symbiotic relationships that benefit both parties by fulfilling needs and ultimately supporting their delusions about themselves.
Deluded minds continually seek support by going to great lengths in developing lies and assaults on others who in anyway contend with their path. This is never difficult because so many carry hurt and experience just under the skin and finding negative emotions to then project is easy, and of course there is strength in numbers. Delusions then swell into righteous thoughts and often a group of people unleashing hurt on some innocent is seen by them as more than justified.
Self deceit is a means by which we protect ourselves from unwanted truths and work hard to maintain this better version of ourselves. The sad part is that we seek to qualify our thoughts and actions by involving others in our ruse. Couples often fall to this illusion of life, the realities and delusions about each other held at bay for years or a lifetime to maintain life as they falsely see it.
If only people realised that honesty is a far less arduous path compared with a constant keeping of lies and all that delusion needs as protection in living a life in fairyland. Yet they endure and at great expense. Delusions are far more demanding than reality, and even appearance is an intricate and exacting aspect of keeping up appearances. Cars, clothes and general issues of presentation are paramount to support the illusion of prosperity, happiness and superiority. All this is part of the cry for help, the incessant feelings of inferiority and low self-esteem that many people feel in their quest to hide the truth.
Often morality is the first positive aspect of delusion to be dispensed with, as a deluded mind can justify all for the good of self and collateral damage is rarely even considered. Therefore these people can create irreparable damage to innocents, and even after a lifetime of a positive relationship can turn full circle and tear that relationship apart, just to make themselves feel superior and deflect their own problems and negative feelings by blaming others for their ineptitude.
There is no reasoning with deluded minds for their twisted version of the truth is set in concrete, and the more one tries to convince them otherwise, the more defensive and stoic they become. And in their true narcissistic nature they, over time, have gathered enough support of others of this ilk, to feel even more sure of the lies they tell themselves. In reality these people are alone, entirely, and even those symbiotic hangers on are tenuous allies at best. They live then a sad and unfulfilled life, without any core happiness or even love, for they are incapable of understanding it. In the end, it is better to avoid such people, because sooner or later you will end up a victim of their self-centered delusions.
Tony DeLorger © 2016
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What you pen here is so true, Tony. Some people just have to gain support to help them believe their lies and dishonesty. They will some day be shunned by those who realize truths, for the liar will be caught in their own lies. One of Mark Twain’s best quotes was, “Always tell the truth then you won’t have to remember anything.” Well done, Tony.
Great quote Phyllis, and so true, the lies are much more difficult to uphold. Its a crazy world. Glad you enjoyed the thoughts. Take care.
You’ve presented much truth here, Tony. I especially like what you said here, “Delusions are far more demanding than reality . . . .” Absolutely true. Thank you for sharing these thoughts.
Thanks Bill, pleased you appreciated it. Cheers my friend.
Truth is a common theme in your writes Tony, and I always appreciate and relate to the contemplation that you poetically express on its behalf. I liked how you incorporated the extent that some go to, in order to preserve the facade, not only in the actions but also in the day to day image that can be presented materially, out of desperation to ‘keep up with the Jone’s’, so to speak.
The truth always perseveres in the end, as the plague of lies will always fester and fail. Enjoyed this perspetive.
Best,
Mel
Thanks Mel, I have a definite muse in regard to this, someone who’s creating havoc in my family. I always try to better understand the human condition through both observation and introspection and cannot not write about it. It is indeed a cathartic exercise and with knowledge comes a better understanding of both humanity and the self. Glad you related and enjoyed. Take care