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Dark/selfworkers can't do that. If you're concentrating on taking, the world isn't going to give, since you're obviously covering that end. The world will take. And this leads darkworkers to think of the world as a place that takes from them, where every good thing has to be worked and fought for. Which leads to a more fearful mentality. Selfworkers don't fear because they are selfworkers - they're selfworkers because they fear. Likewise with the worldworkers. Quote:
I think the Star Wars analogy was very helpful, especially because Episode III, whatever its other faults, is a good portrayal of a fledgling darkworker -- why they end up turning to the darkside. But it probably did help lock people into the dark=evil stereotype, since that theme is so prevalent in Lucas' films. Quote:
Faith of the Fallen is the best example, but the whole series is good for those who are interested in intellectual fantasy. Quote:
Therefore, since I (a fledgling worldworker) think it's a property of selfworkers and you (one more oriented towards selfworking) think it's a property of worldworkers, I think it must be that neither side would engage in it. Quote:
Two distinctions need to be made: 1) As a worldworker, I believe that I should give to others. I have no desire to force you to give to others, which is the communist system. 2) As a capitalist, I retain the right to do with my money as I wish. I wish to build a business where employees can have fun and be engaged, to build nonprofits that bring self-reliance and sustainability into the world, and to surprise people with unexpected gifts that make their day. This is different from the USSR view of capitalism, that assumes that a capitalist will be cutthroat and greedy. I want to give as much as possible to as many people as possible. Since communism makes people poor and capitalism makes people rich, I support capitalism because (a) it makes me rich, allowing me to give more to others, and (b) it makes others rich, which was the entire goal in the first place. | |||||
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So I would say it's probably more accurate that a WORLDWorker gone wrong could equal communism. A SELFWorker gone wrong would be a guy who buys an island and seperates himself from the world | ||
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I also agree with demk and impaul99 - "Just do your best". It's impossible to intellectually plan out exactly what's best in every situation. There's too much to factor in for the intellect to handle. But we have emotions and gut feelings that work great 95% of the time. I don't know. I've always told myself that everyone is on the same team. This dualistic light/darkworker stuff seems to put people at ends, and removes the middle path. The world/selfworker seems a little better, because it includes that team feeling. ~Sean | |
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Hey guys, please read "Darkworkers, Lightworkers, and Levels of Consciousness (Blog)" thread, starting from the lower half of page 4: Darkworkers, Lightworkers, and Levels of Consciousness (Blog) I believe it is critical to understand this polarity concept and all its ramifications, and I would like to see grazia's and my points addressed, whether they are right or wrong. |
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When selfworkers try to impose their spiritual beliefs on government, the result is anarchy, with all its associated problems. When worldworkers try to impose their spiritual beliefs on government, the result is communism, with all its associated problems. In both cases, the problems are the result of a misguided attempt to help others find truth. Capitalism (at least as practiced in the US) is a nice blend. It acknowledges that government is a necessary evil, as a form of social protection. But retains the "Dude, you're on your own" attitude of selfworking that's necessary for everyone to find their own truth. | |
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MAYBE... Since this is "Self-Development for Smart People", Steve is trying to figure out who is smart (by challenging his crazy ideas) and who are the dumb people (who will just accept everything Steve says as true without questioning it). OR Maybe I'm a Darkworker? Steve, where did you get this stuff from, those two books? Is this a new philosophy that you came up with, or does it have any other roots? Not saying it's not true if you came up with it, all philosophies got to start somewhere. |
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How do you think the BROWN RICE article came up? You'll see, next article will be "FART" and he'll have a whole farting your way to enlightenment series of articles. | |
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Actually, that is true...when you stop breathing you reconnect with the Universe - you die! | |
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