It appears there is another wave of people leaving the site, and I want to say right off the bat, the following is not directed at this wave of people but at the entire site, though this did prompt me to share how I have felt about this. I have seen a lot of wonderful people leave over the last year or more, some of whom were very close friends, and I can think of many very good, even practical reasons to do so. I can see serious issues with the energies, personalities, and technologies at work here, but I am not going to address that right now, I can later if it is wanted. Several friends have told me almost verbatim it was because "the site does not serve love and light". I agree completely that it doesn't, but I would like to say, with all respect and love to the people who feel this way, that I do not believe the creation serves "love and light" either, at least not in the way that this term is commonly used.
I do understand very well why people do not want to expose themselves to "dark" energies, there are very real consequences in that for "body" and "soul", no matter how much "spirit" might argue that everything is one. I want to point out also that there seems to be a massive split between the "spirit" perspective, that understands all things are one, and the "body/soul" perspective, which understands duality and has to live with its consequences ("karma"). My feeling is that these two "less dense polarities" badly need to be reconnected so that they can deeply understand each other: The journey toward "ascension" can not leave behind the body perspective or it looses its context. Just as, of course, the journey of life can not ignore the spiritual truth of total oneness, or it becomes a slavery to living.
I often see people espousing the non-dualistic perspective and then turning right around and pooh-poohing anything that is remotely negative feeling. Personally, I think "hypocrisy" is natural and part of the learning process, but again I want to restate: I do not believe the universe is "love and light" in the exclusion of that which is "lack of love and light", for better words. It looks to me, rather, that the universal energy holds a "deep acceptance" for all beings and all creation, no matter what their resonance, polarity, actions, etc. The feeling I have received is almost like longing, for a vast "pulling together" of everything, perhaps comparable to the opposite of the scientific theories of universe expansion, if it were possible for one person to feel something like that. Of course I could be mistaken in my understanding of this and any other thing, but I've learned that feelings are a great doorway, and to trust them.
I suppose what I would like to express is, if people walk away from this space here hoping to escape from that which is not their idea of love and light, I am concerned that they are likely to be very disappointed and end up having to face it anyway. I would like to pose an extreme example: What if all the light-workers were to leave this planet because it is a very dark place to live? What would become of it, and what would become of them? Would there really be anywhere in the universe they could go that would remain forever untouched by some aspect of negativity? And, even if they were to find such a place, how long would it be until they would need to connect with the rest of creation again?
So again, I very much respect and understand anyone's decision to leave this space, and again there are very good reasons for this from the body/soul perspective, which II feel must be respected and understood. But, I would like to ask everyone to consider how they might help "move darkness into the light" in the other areas of their lives, if that is really what they want to do, instead of trying to cut it off, run away from it, or destroy it because it is unpleasant or triggering. Please do not forget that everything is indeed one, even though we certainly can not always act that way in our physical or even spiritual lives. Please consider that any reasonable opportunity we have to integrate disconnected fragments - through the infinite compassion, strength, and deep understanding we are all capable of - is one more step toward the all realizing the all of the all.
Thank You, Love, and Blessings1
J~
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As always we just have to accept the fact that not everyone thinks like us. All of us have our own paths to take and hence it is but normal that some actions of others look contradictory to what we would like to do in a given situation. We go where we think we are most comfortable. We should not put any judgment to the actions of others since they are just following their own paths. Let them go and send them your love. In the grand scheme of things, everything is where they are supposed to be. Everything is perfect.
I am also bearing in mind that there are a lot of sincerely seeking, searching "newbies" who come to this site, just as a lot of us were seekers and searchers at one time. Who is to share with them and/or teach them if all those with some smattering of wisdom gleaned from experience go elsewhere?
I have been a member of several Ning sites since joining Ashtar and have one by one eliminated them and returned exclusively to Ashtar Command. So, what does that say about Ashtar Command?
And, to Ben-Arion.......Ben, I don't always agree with what you say, but, I respect your right to express yourself and I believe you have the purest of intentions for this site. What I appreciate most about how you direct this site is your extreme tolerance in allowing others to just "be" who they are in any given moment. This requires great Love and understanding.
There is so much talk about ego this and ego that. If we did not have an "altered ego" we would not be able to survive on this planet. Is this not so? If I am incorrect, then I would certainly appreciate someone correcting my point of view. I do not believe that there is a Soul on this planet today living without "ego". If there is, I would certainly like to meet them and learn from them.
I feel that the very best way to heal ourselves and others is the giving of thanks. So, why don't we all give thanks for this site and the friendships and locating of Soul Family that occurs here. Yes, it's True that some dark ones will show up from time to time, but, to me that is more reason to shine our Lights on those "dark" ones.
The mere dramatisme of the final leave is what bothers me in all of this.
I have been silent here from time to time, so have others. We all need a vacation or other things to do.
This site is not my only life, it is a point of reference and a verry good place to learn about everything that is
and is not...if there is anny NOT. I shure have not found it yet...lol...:))
I am the kind of person that leaves a party the same way i came...in silence and no one notices it.
Ofcourse one can not force people to stay if they feel they have to leave, so good luck to them and they are welcome to come back if they so choose to...:))
So its as Ebb and flow...
Just think the thought if i were to think only of my self and leave this site, because some negativity had touched me. Ive been trough that and ive learned that the best way to handle negativity is to KNOW YOUR CORE and ask yourself, "WHY AM I DOING THIS?" I am here running a community with alot of people, ive done that for 5 years, and the journey has barely started.
I have always been confident in the LOVE and why I do what I do. This website serves as a channel for people to "reflect" their inner wishes with eachother and much more. Its far beyond any "this is the way" preaching.
Its about people and the simple "LOVE" that we all share and are a part of.
Negativity needs "nurturing" and alot of love.
Negativity is a teacher and we can rise above it. At least I think so =)
And by rising above I also want to mention the power of EMBRACE
and FORGIVENESS.
I forgive all Negativity thats been in my life and I am thankful that it showed me the
things I really wanted in my life, through the Reflection.
Thanks for sharing your words " J~"...
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