Hello everyone.
I spent some time away from the Ra material, mainly because the rather complex archetypical mind discussion in book iv can get rather cumbersome for me if I try to absorb it too quickly. (if at all, I am finding book iv by far the hardest to grasp conceptually). Anyways, I returned to it yesterday, and my oh my it felt like my whole body rejoiced to be hearing from Ra again. Chills, verge of tears. No other spiritual work has affected me like the Law of One. Reflecting on these past few months now that I've finished the main books, I just wanted to express my thanks to Don, Carla, and Jim for this gift to humanity.
I feel so grateful that I stumbled upon these works and this community, for the work itself and these forums make me feel very much at home. I still have a few considerations that have been itching at me while I'm reading though and I'd like to explore them.
The concept of 'service to others' makes some sense to me, but also my logical brain struggles with the boundaries of service.
Is service to 2nd density life just as meaningful as 3rd density? How do small moments of anger and lashing out effect polarity? How can I, as an introverted person who does not have a whole lot of human interaction, offer myself in a greater capacity to others? Are those with a lot of friends inherently more service to others oriented? When I indulge in cravings that I know deep down are not good for me(nicotine, sugar, caffeine, etc.) is this service to self/depolarizing?
Also, I have loved ones around me that suffer from depression, lethargy, and addiction. I feel so strongly that an understanding of some spiritual topics addressed in Law of One, as well as many other spiritual texts could help them immensely. I've found that suggesting these works to them is usually met with initial interest, but no follow through. It is not my intent to force any material on anyone. But it begins to affect me deeply when those closest to me are so blinded by negativity, anger, and depression.
How do I be of service to these people?
Am i supposed to love them and be around them as much as they wish? even if it brings me down?
When I'm feeling strong I can resist the negativity within myself but sometimes I can't help but become angry or frustrated with them.
I spent some time away from the Ra material, mainly because the rather complex archetypical mind discussion in book iv can get rather cumbersome for me if I try to absorb it too quickly. (if at all, I am finding book iv by far the hardest to grasp conceptually). Anyways, I returned to it yesterday, and my oh my it felt like my whole body rejoiced to be hearing from Ra again. Chills, verge of tears. No other spiritual work has affected me like the Law of One. Reflecting on these past few months now that I've finished the main books, I just wanted to express my thanks to Don, Carla, and Jim for this gift to humanity.
I feel so grateful that I stumbled upon these works and this community, for the work itself and these forums make me feel very much at home. I still have a few considerations that have been itching at me while I'm reading though and I'd like to explore them.
The concept of 'service to others' makes some sense to me, but also my logical brain struggles with the boundaries of service.
Is service to 2nd density life just as meaningful as 3rd density? How do small moments of anger and lashing out effect polarity? How can I, as an introverted person who does not have a whole lot of human interaction, offer myself in a greater capacity to others? Are those with a lot of friends inherently more service to others oriented? When I indulge in cravings that I know deep down are not good for me(nicotine, sugar, caffeine, etc.) is this service to self/depolarizing?
Also, I have loved ones around me that suffer from depression, lethargy, and addiction. I feel so strongly that an understanding of some spiritual topics addressed in Law of One, as well as many other spiritual texts could help them immensely. I've found that suggesting these works to them is usually met with initial interest, but no follow through. It is not my intent to force any material on anyone. But it begins to affect me deeply when those closest to me are so blinded by negativity, anger, and depression.
How do I be of service to these people?
Am i supposed to love them and be around them as much as they wish? even if it brings me down?
When I'm feeling strong I can resist the negativity within myself but sometimes I can't help but become angry or frustrated with them.
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