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[vinny]

I completely agree. I also had 'issues' for a while, regarding working on stuff that I considered irrelevant and even flat out wrong for example some IT work I was/am doing is for an insurance company. I really had a problem with 'contributing towards the evil corporate machine'.

But then various people pointed out to me that this work earns me money, which allows me to survive and to put energy (and money) back into whatever I choose. So, if I was to 'drop out', then this would disempower me and so put a halt to any efforts towards my aim. If the insurance and other pathocratic companies want to pay me money for my time and efforts, so that I can then choose to convert this towards a different cause, then so be it. There are some great stores in Gurdgieff's 'Meetings with Remarkable Men' that illustrate this nicely (eg his tale of painting sparrows yellow and selling 'canaries'!)

Yeah, there is a huge value in seeing something through to completion, even if you don't like it - it is a great way to grow, and to learn about oneself. This doesn't exclude the possibility of aiming for a different direction in the future, (ie. maybe looking for different employment, in my example above.)

 

[dant]

I won't bore you with my experiences, but I would advise you that continuing
with your education is perhaps the wisest thing you can do for yourself.

You must understand, that this gift is an opportunity given to you by your
parents. They would not do this unless they cared about you and your future.
If you choose this gift, do not squander it. You may not get another chance.

The problem is, many who have recieved this beautiful gift do not always treat
this gift with utmost care, commitment, and love. Will you accept this gift from
your parents, to commit yourself towards completing your education, to learn,
to use all of your resources so as to overcome your own ignorance?

IMO, you have been 'blessed' to have read the C's messages from this site and
you have an advantage that I and perhaps some of us here did not have. You
have been given additional perspective and knowledge, how to spot the lies and
to uncover the truth, how to be or to become objective, how to watch for clues,
how to see through your own ignorance and the ignornace of others, how to
proceed in life, KNOWING of the 'I' and to ascend the staircase, one step at a time.

If you pay attention, you may be able to see the opportunities and the benefits
as offered to you. You should have a positive attitude, you should believe in
yourself and get to knowing your 'I'. Pace yourself, be aware, watch for obstacles
and overcome them. Above all, be cheerful, full of mirth, and go forward with love
and set an example for yourself and hopefully for others to see your shining light.

 

[atreides]

As was mentioned, have you considered switching to another course, perhaps you can enlighten us as to what your major was?

 

[brainwave]

Hi, name is Nelson and I m new to the forum. I have read most of the stuff on the cassiopaea material and "Secret History of the World". After much thought and down on myself, I have decided I can not lead on with the life I have. ( I m college student supported by my parents) I decided to drop out and get a job, but the real question is: How do I break it to my parents which have gave life and limb for my education? I know trying to explain the stuff I have learned would be near imppossible with the language barrier alone. Any questions and comments are welcome, have to make my decision final soon I guess. Thanks for listening y'all.

Hi Nell,

I would actually encourage you to continue you education. I know that some degrees aren't worth the piece of paper they're written on but you still have to function and master 3D life in order to 'graduate'. A degree is not absolutely necessary but the chances of mastering 3D life is slightly better with one than without in my opinion. What is it you like doing most of all? Jobs are fine for paying the bills although that is getting more questionable every day. Consider how much more the probability of paying the bills and doing something more with your earnings can be when you're doing something you are qualified for (by 3D standards) and you most enjoy doing. You would be less likely to be drained like you would be from the typical hourly job. Unfortunately money equals energy in our world and so you want to be in a position to have energy to give if you are STO inclined. You can hardly have much to give when you are drained and worrying about shelter and food-the basic 3D stuff.

I dropped out of college and worked a job for several years. I made enough to pay the bills but I was tired and saw no purpose to my job other than earning a living. Earning a living is fine if that is all one wants to do but I wanted to do more and I think you do too. You would not be here otherwise. Think of what Ark has been able to accomplish by completing his standard 3D education. He is in a better position to focus on a different quality of educaton.

As for me I realized that I hated my job. What I really wanted to do was find answers to my questions about psychiatric disorders because of an affliction of a family member. I did some cursory research on my own but I kept coming up with questions and hypotheses based on stuff I was learning from the Cs material. I realized then that to find the answers and test some of these hypotheses I needed access to a good lab and library. It meant I needed to be in academia and I could not go anywhere in academia without the degree. So I returned to school got my undergrad degree and am now working on a PhD. My thesis will be related to what I want to do.
I realized that part of why I dropped out the first time was because I was in the wrong major. I was studying engineering when I should have been studying psychology or biology. It took all of 12 years and a family illness to figure that one out. Maybe you want to leave school because you don't like what you are studying. Take different courses from different disclipline.


I am aware of the system of A influences out there including the farce of an education system we have in the US. While we are seeking a way out we still have to be able to function in the world. What better way to be than to function to the best of your ability and get a degree to boot?
As yourself if dropping out of school and getting a job functioning to the best of your ability?

 

[Nell-Li]

Thank You all for answering, I did read your post the first time. But for some reason I did not reply to your posts. I just wanted to wrap this one up. My study at the time was Engineering, I have hopped around since, but came back to engineering to finish what I started. I m taking it at my pace this time, making my own mistakes along the way.

 

[cubbex]

I am in school to, I have discovered in some clases like in physics interesting things that helped me a little to understand some concepts

How do you know that everything about the end of the cycle is gonna happen?

I want to be a movie director, or a videogame designer, because I like to create and all about that, so I keep in the school as a game tryng to apply the info I get here, to see if I make changes, this info should have its use