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Originally Posted by PrimaryErn  By that logic, if I have a few hours to kill after work, and I choose to spend them selfishly , i.e. meditiating and doing yoga - versus spending them selflessly, i.e. going out to work in a soup kitchen or a community project - then I'm being a darkworker.
...and I agree: every act for self is an act that is not-others. Are selfish acts evil? What about eating? What about competition? |
Hi PrimaryErn.
I don't think that every act for self is necessarily a "darkworker" act. If meditating and doing yoga calms you down and makes you more level-headed, then you are better able to serve humanity. Things that promote your health and well-being can allow you to better contribute to the world.
I believe Steve calls it "Lightworker Syndrome" when one gives to the point of not being able to help oneself; i.e. giving all income away, not eating.
This is not advised, because it weakens your ability to help others.
The difference, I think, is that a darkworker has self as an end, i.e making more money will help me live better/give me more power, and that is a good thing in and of itself. A lightworker has the community as an end. i.e. if I am well then I can serve my community.