02-08-2010, 05:43 PM
The whole distinction is "service to others" versus "service to self," and it's a major theme throughout the Ra books and also throughout this discussion forum.
Here is my interpretation in summary.
STS means the attempt to evolve spiritually through the accumulation of power and control, using other people and discarding them in whatever way expands the power and goals of the controller. The heart chakra is closed and devalued.
STO means the attempt to evolve spiritually through the sharing of open-hearted concern for the interests of others, helping them where possible through kindness and generosity.
Both sides would like to see undecided entities (that's usually us!) to join their side. Both sides realize that only a free will choice matters. STO will provide opportunities to be open-hearted, loving, supportive, equal, and respectful. STS will provide opportunities to be self-centered, and participate in a hierarchy of fearful control. Each eagerly waits to see if their opportunity will be accepted by an undecided spirit making its Choice to say, "Yes, this is now my path."
Here is my interpretation in summary.
STS means the attempt to evolve spiritually through the accumulation of power and control, using other people and discarding them in whatever way expands the power and goals of the controller. The heart chakra is closed and devalued.
STO means the attempt to evolve spiritually through the sharing of open-hearted concern for the interests of others, helping them where possible through kindness and generosity.
Both sides would like to see undecided entities (that's usually us!) to join their side. Both sides realize that only a free will choice matters. STO will provide opportunities to be open-hearted, loving, supportive, equal, and respectful. STS will provide opportunities to be self-centered, and participate in a hierarchy of fearful control. Each eagerly waits to see if their opportunity will be accepted by an undecided spirit making its Choice to say, "Yes, this is now my path."