05-16-2019, 03:29 AM
Two of the greatest spiritual teachers in our planet’s history, Jesus and Gautama Buddha, both advocated for nonviolence. From my understanding of the Ra material, nonviolence is a quality of those on the STO path as well. I see the urge to violence as catalyst. In my heart I have no desire to hurt anyone or anything. Sometimes in my mind, I get upset and wish for violence, but that is a fleeting feeling and does not last or truly resonate. When I was younger, I could not recognize the fleeting nature of those feelings, and I let them consume me. Now I recognize the other options available to me when I get upset and I’m always rewarded when I opt to discuss my feelings openly, honestly, and maturely.
I don’t feel like I’ve overcome the desire for violence. I feel I’ve learned to recognize that a desire for violence is a desire to be seen/heard/witnessed.
I don’t feel like I’ve overcome the desire for violence. I feel I’ve learned to recognize that a desire for violence is a desire to be seen/heard/witnessed.