Sphere of Influence

[turtledude23]

When I consider what career I want to have there seem to be 3 categories: a secure job that pays well and is easy but has little or no impact on the lives of others in and of itself (e.g. something in computers), a job that directly impacts a small group of peoples lives (e.g. social worker, teacher), or a job that indirectly impacts a large group of peoples lives (e.g. politician, journalist). In the end I'll probably choose the job I feel most comfortable with but regardless I want to ask: is the a difference in big picture/long term/metaphysical impact between being a politician or a network administrator? A politician could fund social programs and legalize marijuana thereby providing what I'd consider more useful catalyst; a network administrator could not do much STO work in their job - maybe volunteer, donate, and meditate in their free time. Are the politicians that gain power a reflection of the society they're governing? In other words if a country gets an STS leader is it because the citizens are passive and unwilling to change? Or if some radical new STO leader gained power would they have low support if they were too genuine in their desire to serve others (more polarized than most citizens)? Lyndon B Johnson and Lester B Pearson implemented alot of social programs in the US and Canada almost simultaneously in the 60's, was that because there was a metaphysical calling for these laws to be created or was it just a coincidence that two leaders who had these laws in mind for a long time got into power?

If I became a politician I would have to become alot more involved in the material illusion of finance, existing laws, manipulation, bargaining, etc. than I would be comfortable with so If I made such a sacrifice to my spiritual life I'd want to know if the big changes I'd be fighting for are as big as I assume they are. Because if being and intent are all that matter I'd probably be better off in a laid back job, but if the laws that govern a society do make more of an impact than being and intent alone, then I think I have the talents and drive needed for such a job.

There was an episode of Babylon 5 once where the main characters accomplished something great which they fought for for a long time, then it shows 100 years in the future the government is once again becoming corrupt and the former heroes are now being portrayed as bad in the media. 500 years in the future the government is tyrannical and a civil war starts. 1000 years in the future everyone is living in a pre-industrial world except for a small group of priests that have advanced technology which they're keeping secret until the day is right to share it with the world. 1,000,000 years the future every human is now a being of light and leave Earth. That episode left me wondering: what difference does it make what any of us do now? We could create a utopia today and have it turn into a dystopia 100 years from now, and that dystopia could become something even better than the utopia we had now 200 years later. So I guess a better question is: when Ra calls this an illusion, how literally should we take that? If this truly is an illusion in the sense of each one of us is alone in an empty room, constantly hallucinating, then being the leader of a country wouldn't mean much and if it was pursued at the cost of polarization then it would actually be a bad idea.

[Eddie]

My advice:
1. Stay out of politics (as a career, at least).
2. Read all of the Near-Death experience accounts that you can. Viewed from the perspective of the other side, your career matters little (and usually not at all). What pleases the divine host is expressions of unconditional love. Picking a worm up off the sidewalk to make sure it doesn't get stepped on by another pedestrian may be the most significant (positive) act of your life when you have a life review.

What is important is expressing unconditional love for all manifestations of the divine creator.

[Turtle]

My advice:
1. Stay out of politics (as a career, at least).
2. Read all of the Near-Death experience accounts that you can. Viewed from the perspective of the other side, your career matters little (and usually not at all). What pleases the divine host is expressions of unconditional love. Picking a worm up off the sidewalk to make sure it doesn't get stepped on by another pedestrian may be the most significant (positive) act of your life when you have a life review.

What is important is expressing unconditional love for all manifestations of the divine creator.

I agree.

[unity100]

What is important is expressing unconditional love for all manifestations of the divine creator.

what is important is, what particular spiritual purpose you came to this planet and this incarnation.

that matters.

the infinite existence doesnt start with a mere density's energetic/emotional expression, neither does it end with that expression. there are infinite meanings and expressions.

again, what matters is, your particular soul purpose.

[native]

If everyone acted locally, it would have a global effect. This is the goal. I would start by simply being of service in small ways, then going from there.

Can't answer the question specifically for you though dude. It requires a great deal of personal reflection, and is usually a journey that takes up several years of your life as you crystallize.

[Lorna]

if you follow the coincidences in your life your career direction will manifest without you having to over think it

i suspect anyone following the sto path will find challenges in any institutional career path - journalism, social work, teaching are all institutions that are filled with disillusioned, once-idealistic people, or at least that's my experience in the uk

follow your heart, your being will be more important than your doing whatever career path you follow

[kycahi]

Among the many simultaneous threads going on here is discussion about The Choice. I inferred from the Material that making that choice (to go STO vs STS) with strong determination makes a difference. So if you made yours that way, then you likely would find good ways to serve no matter your career path.

If you don't recall how you made the choice, or think maybe you didn't yet, I think you can (re-)affirm it now and make it definitive. (This seems like such a good idea, that I'm going to include it in my affirmations. Anyway,) Having made your choice clearly, try to imagine each option with a feeling of the happiness it would give you. If one is ahead of the rest, lean that way, and repeat the process occasionally to make sure.

Hoping this makes sense,
Lee

[zenmaster]

I don't see much practical difference in being able to make the choice and making the choice. That is, one can not polarize in any direction without having incorporated many choices into experience. Once aware, you are not sitting on the fence. So focusing on 'the' choice seems almost silly compared to the depth of life experience.