Competition, survival, and polarity

[Black Dragon]

It's possible to be positively polarized if the activity performed is not focused on defeat others, but on helping the community.

What if an individual loses a significant amount of functionality or efficiency by giving up the mindset of winning, and isn't able to perform their occupation, run their business, or sustain themselves anymore?

Then that business wasn't for them, or at least isn't for them anymore after they awaken. A choice will have to be made(this is after all the density of choices). Everyone has to make hard, shitty choices and sacrifices sometime in this life, and it doesn't always mean that you "lose" in the long run. In fact, such a thing can be an opportunity for a new beginning. Maybe this theoretical person is sustaining a house that's overly big for their needs and a pain in the ass to clean anyway, and buying new cars all the time while their old ones would have served well for years longer...so maybe some of the material "fat" they will have to trim is just crap that was wasting their time and money anyway. Maybe a lot of what they are "losing" is unnecessary s*** and status symbols that are neither functional nor efficient in terms of a fulfilling life.

Maybe this person gets a new occupation that isn't perfect, but way less stress and guilt and doesn't revolve around screwing people over. They get a modest apartment, a reliable used car, and actually start making time for stuff in their lives that doesn't have to do with "keeping up with the Jones's". Maybe they start meeting people with more wholesome life priorities, make some friends that are actually friends, and possibly romantic opportunities with people who are also of more integrity.

It's really a choice to take a risk, take a leap, and to follow the heart and integrity regardless of what the "system" does. I've seen examples of how some people in other countries do a lot with very little. They have what we'd consider a piss poor living, but they are always travelling, seeing friends and family, having new experiences, pursuing hobbies, and generally living a well-rounded and fulfilling life. An attitude of abundance vs one of lack is a big factor.

When one breaks away from the yellow ray distortions of the "system", it can be scary, it can be a risk, but it can also be an adventure full of new opportunities, and time to examine what stuff in life is not worth clinging on to, whether it's material items or beliefs.

There's always at least a small element of competition when you are working within a flawed system and trying to make money, even of course, in things like art and writing. If you give it your best with no intention of screwing anyone and let the chips fall where they may, you are not failing to be STO.