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Recieved: 2003/01/22 08:53
Subject: Re: [k-list] Re: on helping others
From: jlb
On 2003/01/22 08:53, jlb posted thus to the K-list:
Truth is really all there is.. the illusions are everything else.
> Of course, there are my patented sure-fire rules of thumb for helping
others:
patended? sure-fire? rules?
> The Campbell's Soup Version of Steve's Glorious Wisdom on
> Life, Perspective and Helping Others ;-)
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> 1. Help yourself first. Trust yourself. Take care of your own inner
> harmony before reaching out. As Susan said, "Love yourself truely,
> gently, deeply and with passion. Honor yourself. Be gentle with
yourself.
> Treat yourself with the respect for the god you truly are."
" I came not to do my will, but the will of Him who sent me."
> 2. Reach out in respect and open love for all things. No strings, no
> hidden agendas, no expectations.
hope > faith > work> knowledge> joy.
> 2a. Never offer what you are not willing to give.
> 2b. Never offer with intent to produce a particular outcome.
> 2c. Never offer and ask for something in return.
never say never The healing .. if it happens, is done through
knowledge.
It's really about knowing what to do. We assume the healer has a greater
knowledge. May not always be so.. but thats the basic idea.
> 3. Realize everything will come along just fine without your help, but
> acts of respect and heartfelt kindness are not wasted.
opportunity is the only thing that is really wasted,
everything else is accounted for.
> 4. Never force your help on anyone or anything, no matter how benign your
> intentions. Doing so is the equivalent of rape, and your involvement
> creates a karma knot you'll have to untangle. Very messy. This is a
> huge no-no.
ennhhh ! Bad analogy ..imho. Just make sure you have responsiblity first.
A wounded "animal" caught in a trap can be vicious.. and dangerous.
But sometimes our "superior intellect" comes with a responsiblity.
That is what creates Mother Teresa types... and ummm Shamans.. or
whatever.
Ok so maybe its our own "12th Step" need to give back.. for gratiude
sake.
It would be nice if it could always be neat and tidy.. but it aint ever.
> 5. Realize life really is meaningless until you ascribe meaning to it.
But
> also understand if you start by ascribing meaning to yourself based on
the
> illusions around you, you are apt to be disappointed with the result.
Oh, life comes with a meaning.. the challenge is to discover it.
There is a "who" in every soul. Even those of us who haven't figured
out who it is yet. Life, however breif, or even adverse is still a gift
beyond our comprehension.
> 6. Inside each of us is something unique only we can contribute to this
> world. A key mission in the life of many people is to discover that
> uniqueness and become it. Once we become it, we can act in alignment
> with that which we uniquely are. To do the reverse puts the cart
before
> the horse. And horses can't push for shit.
A riddle. But its a good one. Horses can push up daises for shit ...
(just/kidding)
> 7. In discovering your purpose and becoming your "authentic self", keep
> in mind that you created this environment. You left yourself clues to
> the big questions. Reality is interactive, and buoyant, and it has a
> current we call fate. Calm, quiet intention will bring the clues to
> light. Awareness will gather them. Discovery is part of the fun.
From
> there, it's up to you whether you want to heed the call.
Can't disagree here.. (and you know i tried .. lol ) Except maybe
the "created environment".. it kinda precludes innocence.
But that's where I think that God/dess comes into the picture..
Where DO you go for answers to the really hard questions?
> 8. I love each and every one of you. *smile* I wish you well. ;-)
Love is truth. Something. It radiates. Transcends time, space,
and yah.. even the internet.
~~jlb~~
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