What is it?

[Whitefeather]

Intent is everything, result is but the result of intent. Our thoughts speak higher than our actions, as thought is an action when you start moving into higher densities.

While that seems correct at first, I am not so sure. Consider this example:

Pedophiles, especially those that belong to things like NAMBLA truly believe that their actions are based on love and in the best interest of the children ... the result doesn't appear to be so. Can we then say these are positive polarized people?

And on the other side if a person believes they are cleaning up politics in a town in their own self interest, say because the local corruption ruins their business but in fact makes the town better for most (obviously not the crooks) is that person negatively polarized?

Hi Chett,
You'll find in the Law of One what the STO vs STS is when you read further.
Basically, an STS oriented person will 'force' others to do they own will and, for their own benefit - hence the example of the pedophil and politiciens you give. They both are forcing their own agenda.

While an STO orientated person will consider the benefit of others in relation to their actions, words and thoughts and, they will respect and value the others in their differences.

I disagree with the concept of 'sacrifice' in the STO. It may be a genuine tendency for an STO however, it should not be encouraged. Remember that you are the other person you are relating with therefore, for the same reason that you do not impose suffering upon another, it is only fair that you should not impose suffering upon yourself either. You should do your best to respect the life which the creator gave you on this 3rd density plane.
Sacrifice is a distortion invented by STS in order to find a better acceptance when they force their energy taking onto another. Besides, sacrifice produces not only a victim but also a vilain and, producing a vilain in action is not of an STO path.

Take care,
L/L
Whitefeather