03-13-2012, 12:18 AM
(This post was last modified: 03-13-2012, 11:05 PM by godwide_void.)
The predominate problematic factor with this whole STO vs. STS business is the common tendency amongst several members here to seemingly over-conceptualize and compartmentalize these concepts. It is not rocket science; these terms were chosen by Ra and both 'paths' were deemed equally valid due to their having transcended polarity in the highly evolved state of being they hold at their current nexus. It is necessary to filter these terms so as to better apply them to our world, and when this is done the following definitions apply:
STO = displaying and acting from a place of kindness, compassion, seeking to assist others for any reason in any way
STS = self-gratification at the expense of others, perceiving no value in others other than how they may be of use to you, manipulation, greed, extreme arrogance, actions stemming from such unskillful states of mind
When seen in this light the nature of many discussions here revolving around what constitutes whichever path or how to polarize on either path takes on an entirely different air. What decides how one polarizes are the momentary choices made in our continuum of awareness in consciousness. How one has polarized at any given time is revealed in the nature of experiences which presents itself to any being. If the individual constantly finds themselves in situations they are not comfortable in and do not offer much opportunity to serve others, then you have perhaps gone backwards into the darkness. Situations that tend to "repeat" themselves in various ways often do so because the lesson was not learned the previous times it arose (in the case of one who consciously seeks STO polarization, then perhaps the choices previously made did not reflect this desire and not conducive to the determined path). If every subsequent experience is fashioned to easily allow you the opportunity to be of service in someway, then it is because you have caused your beingness to vibrate at a higher level of light due to the constant choices made to act in loving light.
Out of everything in the Ra Material, it is indeed surprising that this simply area of study has been a stumbling block for most people, yet for some odd reason keen discussion of higher dimensions and intangible concepts is prevalent here, ironic considering (most) 3D beings have no experiential knowledge for reference to these things. One must be cautious to not be too focused upon the more grandiose elements found in this study lest they be distracted from what is truly important and matters at this time, that being the attention to one's personal life where the true test is. Applying this material to one's life will result in phenomenal, perceivable results. Reconfiguring the paradigm one's mind operates on to comprehend itself as Creator in an individualized form navigating through a holographic illusion of its own construct will result in the hologram functioning more as a hologram and less as "absolute consensus reality".
However, what is the point of being aware of the true nature of things if one is still confused about "how to polarize"? Good begets good, negativity begets negativity. Both are valid LEARNING PATHS, sure, but ultimately progressing towards the Light is far more reasonable and desirable than backwards immersion into the Dark so as to reach the light. This is the distinction that most here fail to see, that Ra implied that paths are valid to learn, but only one is much more effective and harmonious. Besides, WHY would anybody want to learn of the darkness if its the light they ultimately seek? For all intents and purposes of the one who seeks quintessential light, the darkness should be avoided when possible.
The darkness is, to a degree, denied here, or at least what the true extent of darkness is and its nature is not given more careful scrutiny. ahktu's recent channeling upon the darkness (which is phenomenal in its information) serves to shed a technical light on the darkness, but also intellectualizes it. I wonder what are the base images which comes to people's minds here when they hear the word "darkness" and "light"? If darkness is represented by Hitler or a rapist and the light is represented by Buddha or a monk, well, there's no discussion there as to which path should be condoned and entertained. Darkness, as Shin'Ar also helped to clarify, refers to the 'addiction of the flesh' and the material world as being a veil which binds the spirit/the light. Deifying aspects of this material illusion plunges one further into darkness. Pursuing temporary vices, when done with no regards for the spirit and chosen over the opportunity for spiritual progress, also plunges one further into darkness. Sex is not 'dark', nor is pursuing money/energy to sustain oneself/your loved ones, and neither is occasional substance ingestion (this in particular is case dependent, though a general rule of thumb is to ingest that which promotes good will and lighter states of being as opposed to dysfunction and intoxication, a la narcotics vs. psychedelics/entheogens). However, when these things reside perpetually at the forefront of one's thoughts and all actions are dictated by them, and integrity is shed, then it conveys just how strongly the darkness has one bound. And this should not be! How laughable to think that such trivial things actually can hold power over one's life? We are the Creator. It is baffling when viewing the manner in which our fellow aspects will allow the vices of this illusion to chain them, but it is understandable when given how obscured the path to Light is in this current world, hidden beneath many, many, many layers of deceit and deception perpetrated by those puppet masters of this illusion (whose power is slowly dwindling).
So really, it all boils down to your volitional formations, your intents, which determine the polarity of your choices. Are you driven by kindness, compassion, the desire to help others before yourself? Or do you seek to manipulate and use others for your own gain, and place your own needs before those of others, even if your needs aren't as 'urgent', or if you don't even have needs but simply WANT for yourself as opposed to sharing with others? Do you interact with the Creator by serving others when you can or by serving yourself at other's expense?
STO = displaying and acting from a place of kindness, compassion, seeking to assist others for any reason in any way
STS = self-gratification at the expense of others, perceiving no value in others other than how they may be of use to you, manipulation, greed, extreme arrogance, actions stemming from such unskillful states of mind
When seen in this light the nature of many discussions here revolving around what constitutes whichever path or how to polarize on either path takes on an entirely different air. What decides how one polarizes are the momentary choices made in our continuum of awareness in consciousness. How one has polarized at any given time is revealed in the nature of experiences which presents itself to any being. If the individual constantly finds themselves in situations they are not comfortable in and do not offer much opportunity to serve others, then you have perhaps gone backwards into the darkness. Situations that tend to "repeat" themselves in various ways often do so because the lesson was not learned the previous times it arose (in the case of one who consciously seeks STO polarization, then perhaps the choices previously made did not reflect this desire and not conducive to the determined path). If every subsequent experience is fashioned to easily allow you the opportunity to be of service in someway, then it is because you have caused your beingness to vibrate at a higher level of light due to the constant choices made to act in loving light.
Out of everything in the Ra Material, it is indeed surprising that this simply area of study has been a stumbling block for most people, yet for some odd reason keen discussion of higher dimensions and intangible concepts is prevalent here, ironic considering (most) 3D beings have no experiential knowledge for reference to these things. One must be cautious to not be too focused upon the more grandiose elements found in this study lest they be distracted from what is truly important and matters at this time, that being the attention to one's personal life where the true test is. Applying this material to one's life will result in phenomenal, perceivable results. Reconfiguring the paradigm one's mind operates on to comprehend itself as Creator in an individualized form navigating through a holographic illusion of its own construct will result in the hologram functioning more as a hologram and less as "absolute consensus reality".
However, what is the point of being aware of the true nature of things if one is still confused about "how to polarize"? Good begets good, negativity begets negativity. Both are valid LEARNING PATHS, sure, but ultimately progressing towards the Light is far more reasonable and desirable than backwards immersion into the Dark so as to reach the light. This is the distinction that most here fail to see, that Ra implied that paths are valid to learn, but only one is much more effective and harmonious. Besides, WHY would anybody want to learn of the darkness if its the light they ultimately seek? For all intents and purposes of the one who seeks quintessential light, the darkness should be avoided when possible.
The darkness is, to a degree, denied here, or at least what the true extent of darkness is and its nature is not given more careful scrutiny. ahktu's recent channeling upon the darkness (which is phenomenal in its information) serves to shed a technical light on the darkness, but also intellectualizes it. I wonder what are the base images which comes to people's minds here when they hear the word "darkness" and "light"? If darkness is represented by Hitler or a rapist and the light is represented by Buddha or a monk, well, there's no discussion there as to which path should be condoned and entertained. Darkness, as Shin'Ar also helped to clarify, refers to the 'addiction of the flesh' and the material world as being a veil which binds the spirit/the light. Deifying aspects of this material illusion plunges one further into darkness. Pursuing temporary vices, when done with no regards for the spirit and chosen over the opportunity for spiritual progress, also plunges one further into darkness. Sex is not 'dark', nor is pursuing money/energy to sustain oneself/your loved ones, and neither is occasional substance ingestion (this in particular is case dependent, though a general rule of thumb is to ingest that which promotes good will and lighter states of being as opposed to dysfunction and intoxication, a la narcotics vs. psychedelics/entheogens). However, when these things reside perpetually at the forefront of one's thoughts and all actions are dictated by them, and integrity is shed, then it conveys just how strongly the darkness has one bound. And this should not be! How laughable to think that such trivial things actually can hold power over one's life? We are the Creator. It is baffling when viewing the manner in which our fellow aspects will allow the vices of this illusion to chain them, but it is understandable when given how obscured the path to Light is in this current world, hidden beneath many, many, many layers of deceit and deception perpetrated by those puppet masters of this illusion (whose power is slowly dwindling).
So really, it all boils down to your volitional formations, your intents, which determine the polarity of your choices. Are you driven by kindness, compassion, the desire to help others before yourself? Or do you seek to manipulate and use others for your own gain, and place your own needs before those of others, even if your needs aren't as 'urgent', or if you don't even have needs but simply WANT for yourself as opposed to sharing with others? Do you interact with the Creator by serving others when you can or by serving yourself at other's expense?
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