04-19-2016, 03:19 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-19-2016, 03:24 PM by Bring4th_Austin.)
Here is one instance of Ra using the words "probable" and "possible" with different meanings:
Based on this, I basically agree with anagogy's and Parson's interpretations. On top of that, this statement is revealing to how Ra views possibilities and probabilities. I think it shows that if something is likely to happen, Ra calls it a probability(/possibility), and if something is less likely to happen, but still within the realm of possibility, it is a possibility(/probability).
I've had more than a few people tell me that Ra's use of this dual-style terminology is flat-out confusing and presents a barrier for them in reading the material. I usually share a tip with people, but always preface that Ra spoke in the manner they spoke for a very specific reason. Their unique terminology and syntax has a purpose, especially this instance of the dual-style phrases. To read the words differently than Ra intended is to introduce distortion, but so long as we are aware of this fact, we can do so in order to gain further insight.
Many of the instances of these phrases can be read with just the first word, eliminating the slash and second word. So when they refer to honor/responsibility, we can read it as "honor," or if it is responsibility/honor, we can read it as "responsibility." In many instances (though not all), their reference to space/time can be simplified into "space" or time/space into "time." Same for light/love and love/light.
I feel this should only be done in full awareness of why Ra used this dual-term method. But it does help some people to begin to understand the material and make sense of Ra's words.
Quote:We may note at this point while you ponder the possibility/probability vortices that although you have many, many items which cause distress and thus offer seeking and service opportunities, there is always one container in that store of peace, love, light, and joy. This vortex may be very small, but to turn one’s back upon it is to forget the infinite possibilities of the present moment. Could your planet polarize towards harmony in one fine, strong moment of inspiration? Yes, my friends. It is not probable; but it is ever possible.
Based on this, I basically agree with anagogy's and Parson's interpretations. On top of that, this statement is revealing to how Ra views possibilities and probabilities. I think it shows that if something is likely to happen, Ra calls it a probability(/possibility), and if something is less likely to happen, but still within the realm of possibility, it is a possibility(/probability).
I've had more than a few people tell me that Ra's use of this dual-style terminology is flat-out confusing and presents a barrier for them in reading the material. I usually share a tip with people, but always preface that Ra spoke in the manner they spoke for a very specific reason. Their unique terminology and syntax has a purpose, especially this instance of the dual-style phrases. To read the words differently than Ra intended is to introduce distortion, but so long as we are aware of this fact, we can do so in order to gain further insight.
Many of the instances of these phrases can be read with just the first word, eliminating the slash and second word. So when they refer to honor/responsibility, we can read it as "honor," or if it is responsibility/honor, we can read it as "responsibility." In many instances (though not all), their reference to space/time can be simplified into "space" or time/space into "time." Same for light/love and love/light.
I feel this should only be done in full awareness of why Ra used this dual-term method. But it does help some people to begin to understand the material and make sense of Ra's words.
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