Acceptance and Will

[Monica]

I think more highly of you than to portray you as in a state of fear.

Thank you. It's not about me. Or you. It was a fictitious scenario, to illustrate a point.

I was referring to your premise within the scenario.

My example never mentioned anything about locking anyone up, demanding that they agree, controlling them, murdering them, fearing death, or any other blanket statements. Nor did it negate loving and accepting the aggressor. The entire point was simply about declining to accept the aggressor's offer of violent service.

Apparently, my illustration backfired and failed to convey what I had hoped to convey, which was just succinctly stated by Icaro.

I would like to connect. I hope we continue and try to connect.

OK.

I don't really have anything to add at this point. Icaro pretty much summed it up for me!

I am beginning to feel as though I am a wanderer ostracized by wanderers.

No one is ostracizing you, 3DM! You are a valued and loved member of our community! You have made contributions with your insights and sense of humor that are appreciated by many.

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you can accept another self and still act against them by refusing their service. This is a pretty clear statement by Ra.

Any act seems to be defined as a service in some way because it creates the opportunity for a decision to be made.

Their negative actions allow you to reaffirm your positive stance. This is their service.

Exactly! Thank you, Icaro. I should have just asked you to explain my point, instead of offering my clumsy illustration. :-/