Birdie Transformation Program
Week 26
One:
Compare these quotes by E.J. Gold. The first one was used for many many years, and later, it got changed to the second.
1 – “….the most powerful force for work on self is to be willing to endure
unpleasant manifestations of others without resentment, expressions
of displeasure, or the demand for intelligence, reason, conscience or
justice on part of the others. ….”
2 – “….the most powerful force for work on self is to be willing to embrace
unpleasant manifestations of others without resentment, expressions
of displeasure, or the demand for intelligence, reason, conscience or
justice on part of the others. ……..”
Contemplate the difference, but more so, feel the difference.
Two:
Contemplate on compassion and unconditional love. What is the difference for you?
When considering someone who has hurt you, can you feel compassion for them.?
Can you love them?
Consider these forms of love
“Eros” or Erotic Love. The first kind of love is Eros, which is named after the Greek god of love and fertility. …
“Philia” or Affectionate Love. …
“Storge” or Familiar Love. …
“Ludus” or Playful Love. …
“Mania” or Obsessive Love. …
“Pragma” or Enduring Love. …
“Philautia” or Self Love. …
“Agape” or Selfless Love.
Divine unconditional Love feels like fully embodied compassion. It has a joyous, unconditionally welcoming aspect to it.
Compassion, when embodied fully, expresses as unconditional openhearted fully present divine love.
In that state, resistance melts, negativity of any kind cannot persist.
This does not mean that the physical presence or confrontation with others does not trigger reactions.
It does not mean your nervous systems suddenly is completely transformed and no tiredness or stress or whatever other influence can’t trigger contraction and reaction.
Remaining that open in the physical presence of benevolent others, rather than when in a meditative state somewhere else, is a step on this journey. Remaining openhearted in an environment that is interpreted as a threat is yet another step.
It does not have to happen all at once.
Here is the complete quote
Note for Self-Study:
Always remember that work is done in ordinary life – and that the
most powerful force for work on self is to be willing to endure
unpleasant manifestations of others without resentment, expressions
of displeasure, or the demand for intelligence, reason, conscience or
justice on part of the others. Endure silently and cheerfully, and
suffer in the stewpot of tension, stress and intentional restraint.
There is no better single method for fusion of the Third Body than
this little – and invisible to others – technique.
it can be found in
The Lost Works
of
E.J. Gold
chapter Nine
Work on groups
Page 109