04-01-2011, 08:14 AM
(04-01-2011, 06:28 AM)Ankh Wrote: How shall we meet other selves who abuse, bully or hurt other selves? Yes, everyone is the Creator. We agree on that. Yes, if we see a rape we definitely try to do everything in our power to stop it. And if we see a child who is being bullied, we try to "save" that child. But what about these bullies, like that one at Meerie's job? How shall we address this perticular issue, or all situations of that kind? As a female/male at Meerie's job - what should one do? I don't think that it is that simple. And I definitely would not want to say that Meerie did anything wrong here. She stood up for herself and other females, and it was courageous! Most of us wouldn't do anything at all, due the fear. And may the one without a sin throw the first stone. We are afraid, so we remain silent, and look the other way. But she did not!
Very good. Here is the kicker- what are we afraid of? We must assess our fears. Are we afraid to walk away from our job? Probably. Are we afraid to say "hey! Listen everyone! Jack is being inappropriate to me!". Are we afraid to "do it backwards" And ask Jack to lunch? I bet that suggestion pushed a button. It should. But if we proceed with acceptance, we proceed with faith, and we accept the hurt for it is productive to life's long term goal- joining eternity. This "crazy" acceptance is what STO is all about. (don't think I'm arrogant. This acceptance is why I think I'll be staying in 3D, but it is the way to STO as I see it)