07-17-2009, 09:43 AM
I propose that Love is contagious.
Suppose there were an event, somehow such that the only way to save a large group of people was for someone to volunteer to martyr themselves. These stories have been played out on smaller scales throughout history, but suppose that now, the situation were worldwide, and required each volunteer to represent (to die for) 99 other people whom they did not even know. So the only way for your friends and family to be saved was for a perfect stranger to sacrifice themselves.
Would you do it? Would you volunteer? By our nature, we are here to serve. We cannot continue serving (at least in the same capacity) if we remove ourselves from this sphere. But perhaps this is the greatest possible service. Teaching love and service in the ultimate setting.
At first blush it would appear that this situation is a huge catalyst of fear, and anxiety and loss. One can see the groups being established to "draft" candidates or locate the "best" people to serve in this capacity. Recall that this was the original use of a "lottery".
It may be easy for us to say that we would volunteer, but stop and think about it for a minute. Really image yourself saying goodbye to your friends and family, parents, siblings, and children... explaining to them that you are the best choice to die so that 99 strangers can live. Think about their screams for you to reconsider and their feelings of loss and pride as you kiss them goodbye and march happily to your ultimate demise. Is it easier to be the one who dies in this scenario?
Now consider the possibility that as more and more people come forward, that well... still more and more people come forward. Like I said, love is contagious. It pulls everyone along, and especially seeing others proudly make the ultimate selfless act for 99 strangers would have a profound effect on everyone else. No full disclosure. No UFO's in the sky. No clouds parting... Just selfless acts of love. Could not this cause even those that are sleeping to awaken and say... Hmmm, why do I deserve to be privileged and live while he/she dies. Why are they so willing to knowingly die for strangers? Like the Grinch overlooking the town below, would not their hearts grow three sizes that day?
I can see this scenario resulting in everyone volunteering to give their all, for the benefit of all others. Not out of shame, but out of love. Here I suggest, is a palpable example of a world polarizing towards harmony in a fine strong moment of inspiration. Each must make his/her own decision, but no such decision to serve for another's benefit can be unmade. Imagine the feelings of joy that would ripple through all of Earth's life force at that fine, strong moment.
I am not suggesting that this scenario would plausibly occur. I'm just describing a scenario where the wanderers of the world could grasp an opportunity to more visibly lead by example, but also one which challenges all the thoughts, fears, and emotions inherent in this 3D existence behind the veil. Ponder the scenario for a moment and then tell me if you think it would play out to love and unification or fear, hate and separation.
3D Sunset
Suppose there were an event, somehow such that the only way to save a large group of people was for someone to volunteer to martyr themselves. These stories have been played out on smaller scales throughout history, but suppose that now, the situation were worldwide, and required each volunteer to represent (to die for) 99 other people whom they did not even know. So the only way for your friends and family to be saved was for a perfect stranger to sacrifice themselves.
Would you do it? Would you volunteer? By our nature, we are here to serve. We cannot continue serving (at least in the same capacity) if we remove ourselves from this sphere. But perhaps this is the greatest possible service. Teaching love and service in the ultimate setting.
At first blush it would appear that this situation is a huge catalyst of fear, and anxiety and loss. One can see the groups being established to "draft" candidates or locate the "best" people to serve in this capacity. Recall that this was the original use of a "lottery".
It may be easy for us to say that we would volunteer, but stop and think about it for a minute. Really image yourself saying goodbye to your friends and family, parents, siblings, and children... explaining to them that you are the best choice to die so that 99 strangers can live. Think about their screams for you to reconsider and their feelings of loss and pride as you kiss them goodbye and march happily to your ultimate demise. Is it easier to be the one who dies in this scenario?
Now consider the possibility that as more and more people come forward, that well... still more and more people come forward. Like I said, love is contagious. It pulls everyone along, and especially seeing others proudly make the ultimate selfless act for 99 strangers would have a profound effect on everyone else. No full disclosure. No UFO's in the sky. No clouds parting... Just selfless acts of love. Could not this cause even those that are sleeping to awaken and say... Hmmm, why do I deserve to be privileged and live while he/she dies. Why are they so willing to knowingly die for strangers? Like the Grinch overlooking the town below, would not their hearts grow three sizes that day?
I can see this scenario resulting in everyone volunteering to give their all, for the benefit of all others. Not out of shame, but out of love. Here I suggest, is a palpable example of a world polarizing towards harmony in a fine strong moment of inspiration. Each must make his/her own decision, but no such decision to serve for another's benefit can be unmade. Imagine the feelings of joy that would ripple through all of Earth's life force at that fine, strong moment.
I am not suggesting that this scenario would plausibly occur. I'm just describing a scenario where the wanderers of the world could grasp an opportunity to more visibly lead by example, but also one which challenges all the thoughts, fears, and emotions inherent in this 3D existence behind the veil. Ponder the scenario for a moment and then tell me if you think it would play out to love and unification or fear, hate and separation.
3D Sunset