Daily Practice in All Our Affairs
conscience
NOUN:
The part of the superego in psychoanalysis that judges the ethical nature of one's actions and thoughts and then transmits such determinations to the ego for consideration.
Being selfish, (shockingly inconsiderate behavior), is a trait I find in myself that I try to work on daily. I didn't always do this. There was a time when I rationilized manipulation as convincing. A time that I thought participating in the flow of a collective good as being inconvenienced. I don't believe I did this intentionally, but ignorance doesn't = acceptable. Being aware of my behavior is at times annoying as h**l, as I don't always feel like it. This is part of the problem; basing too many decisions on my feelings. I believe feelings need to be acknowledged, but the actions I take need to be based on the knowledge and the past experiences of what I know to be true and for the well being of all . Sounds like a bunch of mumbo-jumbo psycho babble...but necessary none the less.
this is borrowed from the Daily Om; A concept that I feel defines the question, "Why am I here"...if I remember this in all I do, how can I go astray?
Collective Good The Greater Cause
With all that takes place in our lives, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the fact that we're part of something greater than ourselves-a collective consciousness, the Universe, a greater cause. Because of our tendency to forget this, we might make decisions in our lives that don't reflect that responsibility that comes with this belonging. All too often, we focus just on the short-term, tangible gain to ourselves without worrying about its consequences. Other times, we may discard the greater cause because it seems like "hard work." The challenge is to expand our minds so that we transcend the distinction between self and others, so we are aware of how our choices and actions can impact a greater cause. Contributing to the greater cause doesn't have to be all about self-sacrifice. For example, if you plant a tree in a community space, its shelter will cool and protect you as well as your neighbors. Or, your reward might be in the form of the beauty that you now see in that space or the sincere smiles of appreciation from neighbors. When you serve the greater cause you also serve your greater good. There is nothing that you cannot do for your highest good that will not benefit the good of all. For example, saying no to a relationship that isn't right for you not only benefits you but serves the greater good of the other person that you are honoring with your honesty. Saying yes to your dream job not only fulfills you but also serves the people that will benefit from your enthusiasm and productivity. When you know you are serving a greater cause, there is little room for fear and doubt. You know that what you do will benefit others, so there is no way the universe is not going to support your efforts - even if sometimes it may not look that way. Serving the greater cause allows you to live from the space of your greatness. When you know that what you do can serve a greater cause, you are aware of your power and ability to influence and create change in this world.
NOUN:
The part of the superego in psychoanalysis that judges the ethical nature of one's actions and thoughts and then transmits such determinations to the ego for consideration.
Being selfish, (shockingly inconsiderate behavior), is a trait I find in myself that I try to work on daily. I didn't always do this. There was a time when I rationilized manipulation as convincing. A time that I thought participating in the flow of a collective good as being inconvenienced. I don't believe I did this intentionally, but ignorance doesn't = acceptable. Being aware of my behavior is at times annoying as h**l, as I don't always feel like it. This is part of the problem; basing too many decisions on my feelings. I believe feelings need to be acknowledged, but the actions I take need to be based on the knowledge and the past experiences of what I know to be true and for the well being of all . Sounds like a bunch of mumbo-jumbo psycho babble...but necessary none the less.
this is borrowed from the Daily Om; A concept that I feel defines the question, "Why am I here"...if I remember this in all I do, how can I go astray?
Collective Good The Greater Cause
With all that takes place in our lives, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the fact that we're part of something greater than ourselves-a collective consciousness, the Universe, a greater cause. Because of our tendency to forget this, we might make decisions in our lives that don't reflect that responsibility that comes with this belonging. All too often, we focus just on the short-term, tangible gain to ourselves without worrying about its consequences. Other times, we may discard the greater cause because it seems like "hard work." The challenge is to expand our minds so that we transcend the distinction between self and others, so we are aware of how our choices and actions can impact a greater cause. Contributing to the greater cause doesn't have to be all about self-sacrifice. For example, if you plant a tree in a community space, its shelter will cool and protect you as well as your neighbors. Or, your reward might be in the form of the beauty that you now see in that space or the sincere smiles of appreciation from neighbors. When you serve the greater cause you also serve your greater good. There is nothing that you cannot do for your highest good that will not benefit the good of all. For example, saying no to a relationship that isn't right for you not only benefits you but serves the greater good of the other person that you are honoring with your honesty. Saying yes to your dream job not only fulfills you but also serves the people that will benefit from your enthusiasm and productivity. When you know you are serving a greater cause, there is little room for fear and doubt. You know that what you do will benefit others, so there is no way the universe is not going to support your efforts - even if sometimes it may not look that way. Serving the greater cause allows you to live from the space of your greatness. When you know that what you do can serve a greater cause, you are aware of your power and ability to influence and create change in this world.
posted by Gypsy.Blue at 11:05 AM
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