12-18-2016, 02:12 AM
Acts of self-improvement done with the long-term intention of increasing one's ability to do service for others are still ultimately coming from an STO polarization. An obvious example would be how much effort it takes to become a licensed doctor in nearly all countries. Someone who feels a call to heal others has to go through 5-10 years of intensive and largely self-focused learning processes just to be able to practice.
Now, one might say "But some doctors are only in it for the money or the fame!" And this is true. However, it just illustrates how difficult it is to judge the polarity of an individual based solely on their activities. Likewise, while meditation can be a gateway to far greater realization of interconnectedness and the importance of serving otherwise, it can also be a gateway to very selfish abilities.
It all depends on the individual, and their underlying intentions.
Now, one might say "But some doctors are only in it for the money or the fame!" And this is true. However, it just illustrates how difficult it is to judge the polarity of an individual based solely on their activities. Likewise, while meditation can be a gateway to far greater realization of interconnectedness and the importance of serving otherwise, it can also be a gateway to very selfish abilities.
It all depends on the individual, and their underlying intentions.