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and energy to maintain confusion and ambivalence than it does to dedicate | and energy to maintain confusion and ambivalence than it does to dedicate | ||
yourself to something?" | yourself to something?" | ||
| − | <ref>''[[Wisdom from | + | <ref>''[[Wisdom from the Greater Community]] Volume Two'', Chapter 33</ref> |
== Directives == | == Directives == | ||
"Humanity is always furthered by the dedicated actions of a few people, so do not look to the general public to make the difference. Look to yourself and to others like you who are responding to a greater need and who see a greater problem and a greater promise for humanity." | "Humanity is always furthered by the dedicated actions of a few people, so do not look to the general public to make the difference. Look to yourself and to others like you who are responding to a greater need and who see a greater problem and a greater promise for humanity." | ||
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of many minds on the well-being and equanimity of human function | of many minds on the well-being and equanimity of human function | ||
and interaction." | and interaction." | ||
| − | <ref>''[[Wisdom from | + | <ref>''[[Wisdom from the Greater Community]] Volume Two'', Chapter 15</ref> |
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Everywhere.To be part of life is to be fully dedicated, completely committed, | Everywhere.To be part of life is to be fully dedicated, completely committed, | ||
completely involved, completely joined and completely whole." | completely involved, completely joined and completely whole." | ||
| − | <ref>''[[Wisdom from | + | <ref>''[[Wisdom from the Greater Community]] Volume Two'', Chapter 27</ref> |
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barrier or obstacle that stands in your way. And, indeed, many people do | barrier or obstacle that stands in your way. And, indeed, many people do | ||
not proceed beyond these first obstacles." | not proceed beyond these first obstacles." | ||
| − | <ref name="wgcII29">''[[Wisdom from | + | <ref name="wgcII29">''[[Wisdom from the Greater Community]] Volume Two'', Chapter 29</ref> |
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meaning and value for people and upon solving problems in the world in | meaning and value for people and upon solving problems in the world in | ||
service to humanity—their benefit can have no boundaries." | service to humanity—their benefit can have no boundaries." | ||
| − | <ref name="wgcII31">''[[Wisdom from | + | <ref name="wgcII31">''[[Wisdom from the Greater Community]] Volume Two'', Chapter 31</ref> |
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can afford to relax. They can afford to enjoy life. They can afford to dedicate | can afford to relax. They can afford to enjoy life. They can afford to dedicate | ||
themselves. To them, commitment is not a loss. It is the beginning of reality." | themselves. To them, commitment is not a loss. It is the beginning of reality." | ||
| − | <ref>''[[Wisdom from | + | <ref>''[[Wisdom from the Greater Community]] Volume Two'', Chapter 32</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
==Further Study== | ==Further Study== | ||
| − | *''[[Wisdom from | + | *''[[Wisdom from the Greater Community]] Volume Two'', Chapter 31: Concentration |
| − | *''[[Wisdom from | + | *''[[Wisdom from the Greater Community]] Volume Two'', Chapter 33: Perseverance |
Revision as of 02:13, 17 March 2012
"Does it not take more effort and energy to maintain confusion and ambivalence than it does to dedicate yourself to something?" [1]
Directives
"Humanity is always furthered by the dedicated actions of a few people, so do not look to the general public to make the difference. Look to yourself and to others like you who are responding to a greater need and who see a greater problem and a greater promise for humanity." [2]
Excerpts
"Advancement for humanity, in whatever field you might consider, has been the result of the efforts of a relatively small number of people who were committed, who were devoted and who had great allies." [3]
"The
world is progressing because of the contribution of many concentrated
individuals who are dedicated to the well-being of humanity and to its
advancement as a race. The benefits you see in the world are the result of
this contribution, not just practical and physical benefits, but the concentration
of many minds on the well-being and equanimity of human function
and interaction."
[4]
"Life is not casual. Life is not ambivalent. Life is fully dedicated.
Everywhere.To be part of life is to be fully dedicated, completely committed,
completely involved, completely joined and completely whole."
[5]
"To be self-directed,
or inner-directed, requires that your motivation can be renewed and rededicated
from within you.Without this, you will not get beyond the first
barrier or obstacle that stands in your way. And, indeed, many people do
not proceed beyond these first obstacles."
[6]
"You are going to climb a great mountain. This requires equipment and
preparation.This requires planning and determination. It requires that you
resolve certain conflicts at the outset in order to proceed. The journey is
going to require tremendous strength and dedication."
[6]
"When the mind is worked and is internally
motivated, then great inner strength can be developed. The mind then
becomes more powerful, more focused, more dedicated and more determined.
This determination and this dedication can be focused in many
different directions. If they are focused upon good—upon producing
meaning and value for people and upon solving problems in the world in
service to humanity—their benefit can have no boundaries."
[7]
"Give the mind one thing to dedicate itself to. This produces equanimity
because when the mind is focused, it becomes still—even when it
is working very hard. This gives you freedom from past regrets and from
future anxieties. It takes you away from fear and into a concentrated state
of mind. It generates activity, observation and many other specific tasks."
[7]
"Those who are dedicated to serving the world do not have time for the
debilitating ideas and preoccupations that keep others in a diffracted and
confused state."
[7]
"All of your close relationships need to be strong and dedicated.
Here is where most people falter. Here is where they make their
compromises. It is easier and more self-assuring to be around someone
who has less strength and concentration than yourself.... You will need very strong companions. You will need people who
are dedicated to the truth, to Knowledge and to a greater purpose in
life. If this is not the case, you will be fighting a losing battle."
[7]
"Those who are meaningfully engaged with the world are freed from
the attempt to prove themselves. They are simply doing what they have to
do. They can afford to be honest. They can afford to face themselves. They
can afford to relax. They can afford to enjoy life. They can afford to dedicate
themselves. To them, commitment is not a loss. It is the beginning of reality."
[8]
References
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two, Chapter 33
- ↑ Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 11
- ↑ Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 9
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two, Chapter 15
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two, Chapter 27
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two, Chapter 29
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two, Chapter 31
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two, Chapter 32
Further Study
- Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two, Chapter 31: Concentration
- Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two, Chapter 33: Perseverance