12-18-2017, 07:39 PM
(12-18-2017, 02:33 PM)rva_jeremy Wrote: None of the situation on this planet is something that we have a direct, individual role in originating. We are here now with these things as they are.
Agreed.
(12-18-2017, 02:33 PM)rva_jeremy Wrote: The challenge is not so much to rid our illusory experience of any constructs that allow us to conceive of separation. The challenge is to channel our desire for love and light through the social complex as it is. So long as these societal concepts are workable constructs, so long as they teach us what we came here to learn, we're simply doing the work within the game rules that exist.
Yes, we must do whatever work we came here to do within certain appropriate constructs that exist, and that we chose to be a part of. But there are different ways to "do the work." I don't think it's imperative that I be an activist, for example, to "do the work." I think I can be a visionary, and hold and express the possibility that we are not labeled, not limited, not defined by societal constructs, while at the same time not denying any efficacy in labels for those individuals, societies, or cultures that still need them. I do not have to be part of a construct that includes labels to be of service in this place. And this is not denial, it's my way of being; and that is just who I am, but the result is an outpouring of energy from who I am which must have an effect on the whole of energy here, and adds to the scale of balance on the side of acceptance and inclusion, rather than adds to the scale of balance on the side of division (of gender, race, sexuality, etc.).
No one, as far as I know, is talking about forcefully barring, or otherwise taking away labels, if they serve a purpose. What is being suggested, again, as far as I see, is the idea that labels, whether anyone likes it or not, may empower or equalize to an extent, but they also separate. In an evolved future, where all possibilities exist and are perceived as such by individuals, self expression may flower where it will, without the parameters set by human societies—which has changed like a fickle wind throughout history. And this, as I see it, must radiate from within the individual outward. Until then, we have laws, political correctness, advocacy, etc. to protect those who require it. But it is also my supposition that no matter how extreme circumstances are, I can choose to focus on some way to empower myself rather than be beaten by idiotic, fleeting, societal stupidity.
As a female, there is just no way I would succumb to a male-dominated anything and feel I couldn't be part of it if it was something I was drawn to do. As an example, I have 2 advanced black belts and that was really difficult, especially since it is so male dominated in so many ways. But I would not let that stop me, nor did I whine about how much more difficult it was for me than the young, muscle-bound guys. With this example, I don't mean to trivialize the horrific plights of some people on this planet, which can't even be compared to something like sticking out martial arts in America where women for the most part are not barred from learning.
I feel a high service to the downtrodden is to not see them that way, to acknowledge the trial and tribulation but to honor them as worthy humans, able to do anything they desire no matter how difficult, with assistance and support, but not pity, not treating them like helpless victims.
(12-18-2017, 06:33 PM)Elros Wrote: Otherwise, human-being also contains traits of separation, is it not a way to see us as apart from nature and the animal kingdom?
It does separate, but I think it's more of a separation of density. Humans have choice, and animals and plants don't, at least not in the same way. If we evolved to the point of feeling at one with all, or at least respecting all life, the density separation probably wouldn't be so significant.
Until then, many humans will play that superiority card until awareness expands.