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Revolution · 10-20-2008, 10:55 AM

The more HAPPY, ENLIGHTENED people there are around - the better. Enlightenment knows no bounds, no fear, no limitation - no deficiency.

Once, a long time ago the illusions of the world had become too much for me. I was walking along thinking of the nearest window to jump out of - thats how devastated I was. But I briefly met an extroadinary person that day. A very brief encounter but it was like nothing I had experienced before. This stranger before me had so much love and respect for me it was amazing. It was like he was talking to God when he spoke to me. And even though my life kind of sucked I thought Jeez if everyone was like that the world would be okay - it would be fine. I got to know this person - and I saw what he did for people and I noticed how he never took credit for it. Somehow the greatest person I ever met but also the most humble.

But this person who could easily be likened to Christ was perhaps not what you might expect. A very funny, lighthearted person, nothing could sway him, - he seemed to always know exactly what to say, what to do, where to go. It was impossible not to like this guy (except through jealousy). But, I assure you he was quite wealthy (wealthy in EVERY way!). He dressed well and lived very well and never seemed to be unhappy or phased about anything.

Unfortunately, I can't claim to have met many people like that. But I have on the other hand met MANY charity workers - (often hardcore Christian types.) They seem to believe that suffering or "working hard for the Lord" is the key. There are many quotes and stories in the Bible that speak of charity and the like - and some have clearly modelled their lives based on these principles.

All I can say is that the first kind of person is fun, inspiring and uplifting to be around whereas the second kind is rather dull, boring and depressing to be around. [How can you give what you don't have?]
Furthermore, the first kind of person really operates with pure motives straight from the HEART whrereas the second kind often has alterior motives - like guilt, fear, good karma, getting to Heaven, looking good in front of others and more.

The recipient of the help often KNOWS the difference. When someone is helping you because they actually WANT to help you that is a beautiful thing. But when its done for other reasons it doesn't go down so well.

I think you really need to think more about what service really is.
I won't try to preach to you but here are a few things to think about:
1. I have seen many people who are poor and destitute and these people almost always have one thing in common - low self-esteem.
2. Everyone has created their lives - including those that are born into tough circumstances.

I guess the moral of the story is - don't fall for the low-level-consciousness light-worker trap - ie. helping others at the expense of yourself. And also there is much more to help than simply handing out money.

Don't get me wrong - I think charity is great - but as Shakespeare said: "There are more things under Heaven than are dreamt of in your philosophy"

10-20-2008, 10:55 AM	#19 (permalink)
Revolution Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 151	The more HAPPY, ENLIGHTENED people there are around - the better. Enlightenment knows no bounds, no fear, no limitation - no deficiency. Once, a long time ago the illusions of the world had become too much for me. I was walking along thinking of the nearest window to jump out of - thats how devastated I was. But I briefly met an extroadinary person that day. A very brief encounter but it was like nothing I had experienced before. This stranger before me had so much love and respect for me it was amazing. It was like he was talking to God when he spoke to me. And even though my life kind of sucked I thought Jeez if everyone was like that the world would be okay - it would be fine. I got to know this person - and I saw what he did for people and I noticed how he never took credit for it. Somehow the greatest person I ever met but also the most humble. But this person who could easily be likened to Christ was perhaps not what you might expect. A very funny, lighthearted person, nothing could sway him, - he seemed to always know exactly what to say, what to do, where to go. It was impossible not to like this guy (except through jealousy). But, I assure you he was quite wealthy (wealthy in EVERY way!). He dressed well and lived very well and never seemed to be unhappy or phased about anything. Unfortunately, I can't claim to have met many people like that. But I have on the other hand met MANY charity workers - (often hardcore Christian types.) They seem to believe that suffering or "working hard for the Lord" is the key. There are many quotes and stories in the Bible that speak of charity and the like - and some have clearly modelled their lives based on these principles. All I can say is that the first kind of person is fun, inspiring and uplifting to be around whereas the second kind is rather dull, boring and depressing to be around. [How can you give what you don't have?] Furthermore, the first kind of person really operates with pure motives straight from the HEART whrereas the second kind often has alterior motives - like guilt, fear, good karma, getting to Heaven, looking good in front of others and more. The recipient of the help often KNOWS the difference. When someone is helping you because they actually WANT to help you that is a beautiful thing. But when its done for other reasons it doesn't go down so well. I think you really need to think more about what service really is. I won't try to preach to you but here are a few things to think about: 1. I have seen many people who are poor and destitute and these people almost always have one thing in common - low self-esteem. 2. Everyone has created their lives - including those that are born into tough circumstances. I guess the moral of the story is - don't fall for the low-level-consciousness light-worker trap - ie. helping others at the expense of yourself. And also there is much more to help than simply handing out money. Don't get me wrong - I think charity is great - but as Shakespeare said: "There are more things under Heaven than are dreamt of in your philosophy"