Seth, The Nature of the Psyche, Session 800
Seth: You
form
your own reality. That reality contributes to the experience of others,
but each of you possesses a unique, original stance in space and
time that is yours alone in quite practical terms, regardless of time's
relative existence.
Only
when
you operate from your own stance can you help others to the best of
your ability. To anticipate danger, or to imaginatively take on the
troubles of others robs you of the very energy with which you could help
them.
I
am not saying, therefore, to turn your eyes from the unfortunate
conditions of the world. Practical help is needed in all areas of the
human life.
Yet
it is far better, and more practical ultimately, to concentrate upon
the beneficial elements of civilization-far better to organize your
thoughts in areas of accomplishment than to make mental lists of mans
deficiencies and lacks. Such
a practice leads to feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, in which
effective action seems impossible.
Life possesses an exuberance.
If
this is cherished, nurtured, encouraged, then additional energy is
generated that is not needed for the purposes of daily private life-a
superabundance, that can be effectively directed in those areas of the
world where help is most needed. The
strength,
vitality, and effectiveness of thought is seldom considered, Thought,
you may say, will not stop a war-yet what do you think started such a
war?
Throughout
history the downtrodden have often risen into power, using force,
rebelling against their oppressors; and yet, learning little from that
experience, they turn and become the elite, the new power-holders. Their
physical conditions may be completely changed. Now theirs, the offices
of government, the wealth. Gone are the
conditions that, it would seem, caused the uprising. Yet in retaliation
they strike out, forming a new class of downtrodden who must in their
turn rise and retaliate.
Despite
all
appearances, conditions of an exterior nature do not cause wars, or
poverty, or disease, or any of the unfortunate circumstances apparent in
the world. Your beliefs form your reality. Your thoughts generate
practical experience. When these change, conditions will change.
To add your own energy, focus, and concentration to dire circumstances in other
portions of the world does not help, but adds to, such situations.
© Laurel Butts
