08-23-2013, 12:57 PM
In being of service, there is also being of service to yourself. I don't mean the STS path. I mean that the self is the other. If you are being of service but neglecting the self, then the service is "sacrifice." On the other hand, if you are indulging in reclusiveness you may be self-serving only.
Ideally, there is a balance between honoring your self and completing your goals/mission in this life, and being of service to others. Unplugging from the media is helpful not only because of the brainwashing element, but also because it eats up so much time. I understand reclusiveness, and have found a way to be "out there" without actually being out there by writing and illustrating books. But I still feel compelled to interact with people at times. It's always draining but I feel--for me--that it's part of the service and I want to embrace my choice to be here now. I have to recuperate afterwards, and processing the public experience with energy movement such as Tai Chi or Qigong is helpful. It's also easier to be "out there" when you develop a degree of acceptance of others. It's more restful just to let others go on about things you may think of as ridiculous or needing to be fixed, without trying to change those views. "The fool chatters whilst the wise man listens."
If you (in general, no one in particular) are feeling prompted to get out of the controlled space of home and mix with the masses, do it. It took courage to come here at all, so you must be courageous. Just remember to nurture your own needs as well, in balance with whatever service you do for others.
Ideally, there is a balance between honoring your self and completing your goals/mission in this life, and being of service to others. Unplugging from the media is helpful not only because of the brainwashing element, but also because it eats up so much time. I understand reclusiveness, and have found a way to be "out there" without actually being out there by writing and illustrating books. But I still feel compelled to interact with people at times. It's always draining but I feel--for me--that it's part of the service and I want to embrace my choice to be here now. I have to recuperate afterwards, and processing the public experience with energy movement such as Tai Chi or Qigong is helpful. It's also easier to be "out there" when you develop a degree of acceptance of others. It's more restful just to let others go on about things you may think of as ridiculous or needing to be fixed, without trying to change those views. "The fool chatters whilst the wise man listens."
If you (in general, no one in particular) are feeling prompted to get out of the controlled space of home and mix with the masses, do it. It took courage to come here at all, so you must be courageous. Just remember to nurture your own needs as well, in balance with whatever service you do for others.
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