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I agree that being "evil" is usually being inefficient in your actions, but only if you look at it from the point of view of the greater good. For your own personal well-being, being evil could help you as much as being good, as long as you're smart Like the concept of darkworkers - supposedly, they are more powerful than unpolarized people, because they are consistent in their actions and know exactly what's the right choice for them in every situation, and therefore they are more effective than people who are inconsistent and hesitate.
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Ah, that's a good point.
In my life I've taken both approaches: serving my own needs the best I can, and serving others the best I can. Maybe I'm just not a very skillful darkworker, but to me there is no comparison to the quality of life that 'lightworking' produces.
In my article I do not argue that it is necessary to have the greater good in mind in order to choose kindness and generosity. I really do believe they are just better choices, even if self-service is all you care about. I guess my belief is that darkworkers don't know what they're missing. In terms of physical abundance (money, fame, etc) I think lightworking is more a more efficient approach to those ends too. It is far easier to get people behind you when you demonstrate that you value them.
I have never experienced the world through any mind other than my own, so I can't ever know for sure. But looking around at the people I know who appear to enjoy life the most (and I think this is easy to determine,) they are invariably kind and forgiving. Those acquaintances with habits of manipulation and deception usually appear unsettled and preoccupied. I can't deny those observations.