Fundamental knowledge of who we are vs who we can be

[Soul]

Curious Beagle! This is clear and beautiful

 

[Ben]

I am reading these pieces for the first time. They are interesting. Ideally I am coming to one understanding which must be general to the STO orientation. What I see is that if I have chosen an STO path, the results of what I think should not deliberately and negatively affect ( though this is very complicated) my neighbour and shouldn't generate negative energy in me. Could this be right thinking?

Yes, the intent behind our thoughts and actions is important. We are all by definition STS, so usually the first step is observing how that manifests in our particular personality, thinking, actions etc.

STO, as described by the C's, 'gives all to those who ask'. So learning how to give, (and not to take what is not freely offered) while absolutely respecting the free will of others is the path.

 

[BlueKiwi]

STO, as described by the C's, 'gives all to those who ask'. So learning how to give, (and not to take what is not freely offered) while absolutely respecting the free will of others is the path.

Just to add to this - giving when not asked can be a form of violating free will. So only giving when asked is important.

This also opens up another discussion of the wisdom of giving that which is asked for. An example could be if someone asked you for a weapon and you knew they were unstable and could harm others, would that be wise ?

 

[Soul]

In the wisdom of giving I am sure there are many aspects we must observe before we can unfold our hands. I am seeing a situation where STS polarity can be tasked to drain energies from STOs through asking. Therefore, giving action requires much attention before its done. I also recall Laura's comments on this topic in the similar vain.

 

[BlueKiwi]

STS polarity can be tasked to drain energies from STOs through asking

I think the draining of energies is done not through asking, but by manipulation, lying, deceit and any methods like this.

An important perspective to consider is balance. From what I understand there is as much STO as there is STS in the universe, and graduations in between.

STO learn from STS of their methods of manipulation, and how to avoid (knowledge protects)
STS I guess learn more devious methods to trick STO - Each gaining in knowledge, power and polarity as they go.

We eventually much choose which path we will follow.

 

[lindrie]

In the wisdom of giving I am sure there are many aspects we must observe before we can unfold our hands. I am seeing a situation where STS polarity can be tasked to drain energies from STOs through asking. Therefore, giving action requires much attention before its done. I also recall Laura's comments on this topic in the similar vain.

I was under this impression as well, but the STS "asking" may be done in a manipulative manner. Some example thoughts that come to mind is like a manager asking their subordinate to take on too much work load then wonders why their metrics is suffering or why they're overly stressed. Or, a church pastor that keeps asking for donations from certain individuals, even at the cost of financial ruins, because they know that individual can't say "no"

I guess where the learning comes from is to find out "what" the actual person is asking for. So like the manager example I gave, maybe what they were really asking for is to 'look good' to their directors ("See all the great things I accomplished?! Consider me for that next position opening :winky-face:") but offloaded that work to the subordinate because they know this subordinate is reliable with that kind of task.

For the church example, maybe the pastor isn't necessarily at fault, but the donor. Donor thinks that's what it means "to be a good person" so no matter when or how often donations is asked, they keep providing it. I remember hearing a story similar to that, but I don't remember if it was on this forum or elsewhere...