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Recieved: 2002/10/26 11:10
Subject: Re: [K-list] The Golden Rule and Empathy
From: Elise
On 2002/10/26 11:10, Elise posted thus to the K-list: Hi Sabrina,
On Sat, 26 Oct 2002 05:48:31 -0000
"Sabrina" <sabrinagouldATnospamnf.sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I was just thinking about the Golden Rule and its potential
> consequences. 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.'
> Isn't following this rule projecting unto other people? I would like
> people to treat me with courtesy, but does everyone else want to be
> treated with courtesy? I think not, because some people like to play
> victim. I treat people with courtesy because it satisfies my need. I
> would like it if people were to treat me with respect in return, but
> have stopped expecting them to.
Also this is my opinion.
>
> And I think I've created trouble for myself with this rule. I was so
> busy thinking about what I needed from people that I was giving them
> the same thing, which I know now was not right for those people. For
> example, as a child I wanted an excess of physical affection, so I
> gave so much to others that they felt smothered. I think we should do
> unto others what they need to have done unto them, provided it is not
> at peril to ourselves. I think I like the witch's rule best, 'Do as
> thou wilt, and the whole of the law is Love.' Am I paraphrasing
> badly? Wasn't this Crowley's rule? It's a good rule though. I have
> been so busy treating others as I want to be treated that I have been
> overlooking their needs and my own. Something to think about. Was
> this too off-topic?
>
Love is also connected with K; that is my personal opinion though.
For me life is simple to go further and further and further.
And when you are looking back you can see who you was, and what you have learned.
(I simple live the lessons of LIFE and Magic)
Love,
Elise spam deletedPZMC/kTmEAA/jd3IAA/AtTslB/TM
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