FAQ / Common Misconceptions regards the Law of One

[rva_jeremy]

1) can you explain, as simply as possibly, what the energy centers are?

I think xise's answer is a very thoughtful and concise explanation.

The energy centers are nodal points in our energy system where our patterns of thought manifest distortions that lead to our catalyst.

2) given Ra's strict answers, could they be considered as 'homophobic' in the modern world, are at least miscomprehending the diverse nature of human sexuality on this planet?

Absolutely. That doesn't mean they are; only that they could easily be considered so.

3) are there any obvious internal contradictions within the Ra Material?

I'm sure there are others, but one that jumps to mind is the initial contact in session 1. Why do they claim to attempt using other channels in the initial group?

4) why is the Ra Material considered by many to be one of the most pure and undiluted transmissions?

It is an almost scientific exploration of a very internally consistent model of metaphysics that speaks to and aligns with the character of our experience.

5) if there were 2 other single volume books that complement this Material, what would they be?

I have a great deal of respect for the way Stephen Tyman has interpreted Confederation philosophy in the tradition of phenomenology in his A Fool's Phenomenology.

The other book would be Carl Jung's The Undiscovered Self.

6) can you describe the service-to-others path and the service-to-self path in straightforward, practical language?

STO is a way of thinking within the illusion that reflects the underlying unity of Creation and therefore relates to the Creation through the faculty of acceptance. STS is a way of thinking within the illusion that denies the underlying unity of Creation and therefore relates to the Creation through the faculty of control. The nature of each path is governed by the energetic, philosophical, and identitarian consequences of these two ideals.

7) is there any way to gain further certainty whether one is a Wanderer or dual-activated? or does one just 'know'?

There's probably as many different answers for this as there are people. I definitely think many have denied themselves access to this information as part of their mission. I'm not sure "waking up" is always a matter of achieving a specific wanderer identity, though.

8) are there any good resources to help study the archetypes, as described by Ra?

While I appreciate the meditation on the archetypes in the Tyman work, I don't think at its root that book is a good study guide. The passages in the Ra material are the best bet.

In my opinion the archetypes are often over-discussed. I do not believe they are suited to discourse; they are a very personal, intimate study.

9) Ra advocates the use of dreams and meditation for self-reflection. Is there anything that you would tell yourself about these practices to the version of yourself 2 years ago?

Only that if you accept yourself where you as you are, meditation can be an adventure rather than a chore. I still struggle w/ dream recording.

10) has the Ra Material had any negative effects in your life?

I'm sometimes distracted from workaday business by it.

11) what, in your opinion, is the most misunderstood/misapplied concept in the Law of One material?

What love actually is as the Confederation means it.

12) what role does physical exercise play in the maintenance of the body complex? if at all.

As meditation is an exercise in inquiry and curiosity about the mind, physical exercise, understood properly, is the same for the body. It is the bodily expression of "know thyself".

13) Don asked many questions about the nature of Healing. What passage has illuminated the nature of healing the most for you?

66.10: "The healer does not heal. The crystallized healer is a channel for intelligent energy which offers an opportunity to an entity that it might heal itself."

14) what is the role of community (digital, or otherwise) in your journey of seeking?

A place of support, primarily, and practicing ideal patterns of service, secondly.