(02-24-2021, 08:24 PM)Dtris Wrote: You bring up Icke and Wilcock. I think you are making an error in attributing the missteps of these public figures to negative influence. While that is a possibility, it is much more likely that these fellow flawed humans have their own biases and errors which they make. Wilcock personally led me to the Ra material and I have a huge amount of respect for him and his work, even if there are portions I personally disagree with.
It is easy to attribute our mistakes and failings to an outside influence. What is important to remember is that the creation is one. Any demon is both an external influence, and a part of yourself. Whatever influence something has over someone, is ultimately a part of themselves. Even in the most tragic and horrific of circumstances.
I agree, I'll never attribute anything to be exclusively either internal failings or external influences, it's impossible to exactly dissect the two, as the external acts on our own weaknesses (blockages), it's one of the basis for catalyst and walking that 'free will' line. My circle calls it "chinks in the armour", meaning you can only allow 'things' to affect you based on your (energetic) weakness, and the goal is to fortify yourself thru Wisdom and Love to make yourself as impenetrable/resiliant as possible, to be the most effective 'Warrior' you can be. And while study is one aspect to this fortification, as Agua points out, the practical applicability in the end is what matters, because the tests and consequences are real (in this context).
As for Wilcock, I feel the same way, and has done a tremendous service, the point was that he admits to "falling for" some premises given to him, and the risk was (is) his legacy/teachings, and the potential collapse is something everyone should learn from. He gets alot of undeserved flak IMO, and I appreciate the situation he's in is fraught with pitfalls. I do believe the more light you try to shine, the more undesirable attention one may get. It's a part of the game here.