03-08-2012, 09:27 PM
(03-07-2012, 05:35 PM)Azrael Wrote: What I seek to understand here is the mechanics of ACCEPTANCE. Is it beneficial to attempt to deter another from their current path?
"93.11 ... All that assaults your senses is catalyst. We, in speaking to this support group through this instrument, offer catalyst. The configurations of each in the group of body offer catalyst through comfort/discomfort. In fact all that is unprocessed that has come before the notice of a mind/body/spirit complex is catalyst"
Nobody deters, we all assault.
(03-07-2012, 05:35 PM)Azrael Wrote: Is it beneficial for those of the Light to deny the Dark, or for those of the Dark to deny the Light? Is being accepting of another's dark path service to others? Can you "bring the Light" while you are being judgmental of another's state of being? Where is the line drawn with what is properly service to self or service to others? (I believe Ra has said that no Other Self can clearly know the polarity of another.) Rather, once again, it would seem that any such perception of an Other Self, according to the first quote, is just a projection of One's own conceptions related to their polarity.
Many claim, as does Ra, that Light/Love is where both polarities integrate. In that sense, Dark and Light, of course, are an expression of polarity in terms of service. Other systems have defined Dark and Light in different terms, for example the concept of Reincarnation and Karma basically puts "incarnation" as the Darkness, and the "escape" from incarnation as the Light. Other speak of it as little more than mechanical.
That being said, it seems clear that Light/Love is Unpolarized Light. This in mind, we can see that both polarities of course ultimately seek to reach this Unpolarized Light. However, it seems evident that there is nearly an infinite number of paths to take towards this Eternal Light/Love, Love/Light. Is it possible to know what path another is on? Is there any merit in revealing your perceptions of what another's path is? Is it worthwhile to attempt to turn others from their path if it is perceived as being "unpleasant", or "negative"?
The polarization of STO/STS is how we choose to receive the Love/Light through the lens of our Mind. Therefore, I see you being on the right track. We turn away from thinking one way for another. When we've done it enough, our Mind has a percentage that helps us live a life more concentrated in one area or another with our electrical, 4D, "body". But there is no zone where we find ourselves free and clear to rest, because at any moment, we can flip.
(03-07-2012, 05:35 PM)Azrael Wrote: ---
These are some of the thoughts that I have been contending with internally. I desire so much to be of Service to Others, that I have become so wrapped up in it that I can't seem to do anything anymore without worrying, or feeling guilty like "What if I'm actually in service to self?" "What if I made the wrong choice?" "What if I sent someone down the wrong path?" "What if I actually am evil?" "What if I can never find the Light?" "What if the Light I know is an Illusion?" "If another sees me as negative, does that make me so?" Etc, etc, the questions go on and on in my mind.
"100.4 ...The conscious entity holds both and will turn itself one way or the other or, potentially, backwards and forwards, rocking first one way then the other and not achieving the transformation. In order for the Transformation of Mind to occur, one principle governing the use of the deep mind must be abandoned...."
(03-07-2012, 05:35 PM)Azrael Wrote: In light of some recent discussions, I'm now reaching that point where I am wondering: "Does it matter as along as my intentions are good and of Love?"
How can I be my true self if I spend every waking moment attempting to manipulate myself in to being Service to Others, when I don't even truthfully know what that means, besides Love and Acceptance? Does this mean I am not allowed to enjoy or appreciate beauty or art that is dark in appearance? Am I not allowed to enjoy or appreciate all paths and other selves, without being accused of being a proponent? Am I not allowed to see the wonder of the Night?
Of course, I see the beauty of the Light, of the wonderful Colours, of form and Creation, but who is to say those things of dark APPEARANCE are not also constructed of the same Light? I seek to look beyond the duality of appearance to the Light within, and some would claim that this is just a manipulation of others towards the Dark. That if I am not /strictly/ Light oriented than I obviously must be in Darkness?
I will admit, I am quite lost.
Just choose and roll with it
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