Ra seems to have imparted in several ways that the important factor is to not get so worked up over outcome, and that there is such a thing as doing too much. The most poignant example would be their hopes that if one person achieves fourth-density understanding, they would have satisfied their duty of service. It seems related to their past tendency towards martyrdom, and past failures in interacting with civilizations. A lot of the advice was geared towards Carla, as she was an overly giving person, so it's helpful to remember that Ra was speaking to the group dynamic and to apply the advice within that context.
However, they also said that "the most finely honed mentality shall not be known without the use of the body" (I seem to post that quote every week). So we certainly are supposed to serve in some physical manner. I think the quote you posted plenum is related to learning to appreciate the act of service for the sake of service, and to forget the outcome or trying to save the world, since Carla was overly giving and lacked wisdom. I don't think it necessarily means to be passive. Fourth density is apparently so busy that they come together to eat food to invoke patience. So with all the problems in the world, I doubt we're going to go from third density to fourth just by floating around blissfully. It was said we incarnate with a specific mission. To me, it seems the message is that yes, there is a tremendous amount of service available, but don't get too worked up over it. They seem to be saying that there is wisdom in appreciating the act of service, and to not focus on the results of your activity. One who lacks wisdom would overextend themselves.
One can only do so much.. "However, our very being is hopefully a poignant example of both the necessity and the near-hopelessness of attempting to teach."
I generally feel that we don't do enough, simply on very basic levels not necessarily related to serving others. Many people are very opinionated about how wrong things are, yet they aren't doing anything about it. I think Ra's advice that wishing for another's happiness is to fully unblock yellow ray, and that's helpful to keep in mind. You touched on that and I agree, as it seems to be the essence of serving others. And as my signature suggests from 55.7, positivity just doesn't happen, it's the result of people's efforts! I think the will is supposed to be funneled into something practical, for the sacramental act of giving and of creating. Channeling the Ra material was apparently very demanding and difficult at times, so you can see the will involved.
However, they also said that "the most finely honed mentality shall not be known without the use of the body" (I seem to post that quote every week). So we certainly are supposed to serve in some physical manner. I think the quote you posted plenum is related to learning to appreciate the act of service for the sake of service, and to forget the outcome or trying to save the world, since Carla was overly giving and lacked wisdom. I don't think it necessarily means to be passive. Fourth density is apparently so busy that they come together to eat food to invoke patience. So with all the problems in the world, I doubt we're going to go from third density to fourth just by floating around blissfully. It was said we incarnate with a specific mission. To me, it seems the message is that yes, there is a tremendous amount of service available, but don't get too worked up over it. They seem to be saying that there is wisdom in appreciating the act of service, and to not focus on the results of your activity. One who lacks wisdom would overextend themselves.
One can only do so much.. "However, our very being is hopefully a poignant example of both the necessity and the near-hopelessness of attempting to teach."
I generally feel that we don't do enough, simply on very basic levels not necessarily related to serving others. Many people are very opinionated about how wrong things are, yet they aren't doing anything about it. I think Ra's advice that wishing for another's happiness is to fully unblock yellow ray, and that's helpful to keep in mind. You touched on that and I agree, as it seems to be the essence of serving others. And as my signature suggests from 55.7, positivity just doesn't happen, it's the result of people's efforts! I think the will is supposed to be funneled into something practical, for the sacramental act of giving and of creating. Channeling the Ra material was apparently very demanding and difficult at times, so you can see the will involved.