I had just been thinking about this example in my own life – and the perfectly warranted reaction it had elicited. I always liked the description “the golden chains of good deeds and the iron chains of bad deeds”. ‘Chains’ being the common denominator…
…and if we are aware, ‘stalking ourselves’, we may notice that our real reason for concern for others’ predicaments is mainly because we would feel a lot better if our family, friends and street people were well, solvant, cheerful. We want to ‘fix’ the world around us in order to feel more comfortable in it, less anxious. I notice in myself that concern for others is not on the same register as Compassion.
“Divine Accomplishment requires that a task be done in the name of that which serves the good for the entire world. When it is accomplished, it affects all of the cosmos and all are uplifted and blessed by your actions. Through what you create or accomplish, a holy ripple is sent forth into all that is manifest, effecting positive change for all.” — The Seer Almine
Oh yes! I was noticing again yesterday how the preoccupation with ‘health’ is often about preventing illness. Rather than wholesome living and vitality.
Interestingly I discussed this with a client on Friday – she had received a tarot reading and I referred to the Devil card, which is the most feared of cards (next to death) and I pointed out that if one looks closely one can see that the chains around the human’s necks are loose. At any point they can simply left them off and be free of their bondage. This Rune reminds me of the same principle.
Thanks for that definition, because it was a great Ah-ha for me! What a fantastic way to reframe all my “difficult times and situations throughout my life ” as simply ones that didn’t please me and most likely I felt victim to, like it was hopeless, I was helpless to do anything about it, when just changing my attitude has over time given me options to take the clinging and resistance out of it, not needing to fix it or for it to please me by changing for me so I could be more comfortable. Since I’ve been learning to overcome my codependency, lack of confidence in personal self-worth, and fear of shame and the unknown, they aren’t problems if I faced the same situations today. There seems to be no lack of opportunities to practice this, and for sure I am taking that word out of my vocabulary in addressing my personal issues and address what is unfolding as something to apply my faith and trust, raise my vibe by welcoming it and see things as a non-issue other than the time it takes to journal and process through my mind, welcoming an opportunity to change or affirm the truth, improve, pray and ask for guidance and GROW. It’s all good, and I appreciate all that unfolds for me! Thanks again!
Yes, I have been feeling this in the last few days. Thank you for sharing this with us Almine.
I had just been thinking about this example in my own life – and the perfectly warranted reaction it had elicited. I always liked the description “the golden chains of good deeds and the iron chains of bad deeds”. ‘Chains’ being the common denominator…
…and if we are aware, ‘stalking ourselves’, we may notice that our real reason for concern for others’ predicaments is mainly because we would feel a lot better if our family, friends and street people were well, solvant, cheerful. We want to ‘fix’ the world around us in order to feel more comfortable in it, less anxious.
I notice in myself that concern for others is not on the same register as Compassion.
Loved the noted difference between care and compassion. Thank you Barbara. Exceptional!
“Divine Accomplishment requires that a task be done in the name of that which serves the good for the entire world. When it is accomplished, it affects all of the cosmos and all are uplifted and blessed by your actions. Through what you create or accomplish, a holy ripple is sent forth into all that is manifest, effecting positive change for all.” — The Seer Almine
There’s also a technical side to not saving and a good reason to let go of it:
The same way you don’t heal a person by thinking about their sickness. The attitude ‘to fix’ or ‘to save’ just emphasizes the brokenness of something.
Blessings lightfamily 🙏
Oh yes! I was noticing again yesterday how the preoccupation with ‘health’ is often about preventing illness. Rather than wholesome living and vitality.
To be light as a feather…
Interestingly I discussed this with a client on Friday – she had received a tarot reading and I referred to the Devil card, which is the most feared of cards (next to death) and I pointed out that if one looks closely one can see that the chains around the human’s necks are loose. At any point they can simply left them off and be free of their bondage. This Rune reminds me of the same principle.
Thank You Beloved.
Misguided deeds of the heart.❤
dif·fi·cult
/ˈdifəkəlt/
adjective
needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
“she had a difficult decision to make”
characterized by or causing hardships or problems.
“a difficult economic climate”
(of a person) not easy to please or satisfy.
“Lily could be difficult.”
…to whom much is given, much is expected.
Thanks for that definition, because it was a great Ah-ha for me! What a fantastic way to reframe all my “difficult times and situations throughout my life ” as simply ones that didn’t please me and most likely I felt victim to, like it was hopeless, I was helpless to do anything about it, when just changing my attitude has over time given me options to take the clinging and resistance out of it, not needing to fix it or for it to please me by changing for me so I could be more comfortable. Since I’ve been learning to overcome my codependency, lack of confidence in personal self-worth, and fear of shame and the unknown, they aren’t problems if I faced the same situations today. There seems to be no lack of opportunities to practice this, and for sure I am taking that word out of my vocabulary in addressing my personal issues and address what is unfolding as something to apply my faith and trust, raise my vibe by welcoming it and see things as a non-issue other than the time it takes to journal and process through my mind, welcoming an opportunity to change or affirm the truth, improve, pray and ask for guidance and GROW. It’s all good, and I appreciate all that unfolds for me! Thanks again!
It must very difficult at times to live so impeccably AND be fully empathic and telepathic on this planet sometimes.