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Dylan · 02-22-2007, 01:33 PM

Steve, this was a fascinating post, and I’ll be eager to see how you explore this vein of the LoA mine. The only part I didn’t quite get was your example of preparing and the eating a meal as representing two types of polarity. I thought that polarity would have more to do with the origin, or root, of the intention – the part that pushes us to have intentions in the first place. Using the meal as an example:

Let’s say you grew up with a family who did not eat dinner together. You rarely experienced those “family” moments that happen around the table. When you went to your friend’s house, however, you saw and experienced a tight knit family who had an enjoyable meal together. You liked that experience and wished you had it for yourself.

Flash forward. You are now grown up and have a place of your own. Your intention is to have a wonderful meal with your friends. That meal includes not only preparation but also the enjoyment of eating. The one intention covers both your expression to and your taking from the universe. However, the root of your intention comes from a need that was unfulfilled in your youth. In fact, part of your enjoyment comes from a small part of you that’s says, “Take that, mom and dad. I’m not going to live like you.” In this example, I would understand that your polarity is one of taking energy from the universe. You used the dark side of the Force.

On the other hand, if you grew up in a family that valued mealtime together, the root of your intention - to have a great meal - would be gratitude and friendship. Again, the same intention would cover both preparing and eating the meal, but in this case your polarity would be one of giving energy to the universe.

That’s the direction I thought the post was going, so I’ll be interested to hear upcoming installments!

02-22-2007, 01:33 PM	#27 (permalink)
Dylan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania Posts: 24	Polarity Steve, this was a fascinating post, and I’ll be eager to see how you explore this vein of the LoA mine. The only part I didn’t quite get was your example of preparing and the eating a meal as representing two types of polarity. I thought that polarity would have more to do with the origin, or root, of the intention – the part that pushes us to have intentions in the first place. Using the meal as an example: Let’s say you grew up with a family who did not eat dinner together. You rarely experienced those “family” moments that happen around the table. When you went to your friend’s house, however, you saw and experienced a tight knit family who had an enjoyable meal together. You liked that experience and wished you had it for yourself. Flash forward. You are now grown up and have a place of your own. Your intention is to have a wonderful meal with your friends. That meal includes not only preparation but also the enjoyment of eating. The one intention covers both your expression to and your taking from the universe. However, the root of your intention comes from a need that was unfulfilled in your youth. In fact, part of your enjoyment comes from a small part of you that’s says, “Take that, mom and dad. I’m not going to live like you.” In this example, I would understand that your polarity is one of taking energy from the universe. You used the dark side of the Force. On the other hand, if you grew up in a family that valued mealtime together, the root of your intention - to have a great meal - would be gratitude and friendship. Again, the same intention would cover both preparing and eating the meal, but in this case your polarity would be one of giving energy to the universe. That’s the direction I thought the post was going, so I’ll be interested to hear upcoming installments!