06-27-2006, 12:00 AM
Quote:This wonderful response to the above article was written by Samuel.
Hello all, Sam here.
I am very interested in the topics covered in "The Three Spheres of Stalking" article,
I have the following input
In the field of interpersonal relations it is obvious that the light stalking approach is the only path to walk that is favorable to both the stalker and the stalked. If this path is chosen then the stalkers clarity is sharpened and the one-who-has-been-stalked is provided with opportunities to employ self-help to break free from unresolved involvement with conditioned sites. When involvement with the unhealthy sites is broken (through persistent hard work) then the one-who-has-been-stalked becomes self-empowered and is equipped to help more people uncover their own self-truths and thus the cycle of interpersonal healing gains momentum.
It is obvious that the shadow stalking approach leads to all-around confusion and misguided purpose. Not only is the target of the shadow stalking damaged by the ill-intent of the stalker, but the one performing the stalking is actually inflicting self-harm by destabilizing the very foundation of their own personal power through the activation of self-imprinted sites of maliciousness and irresponsibility.
What I am really alluding to is this: one who shadow stalks another is actually establishing erroneous traits within his/her own being and is totally accountable for the manipulative behavior. Through such ill doing the shadow stalker is not only misleading others, but is simultaneously sowing seeds of self-corruption that will have to be bitterly swallowed in the light of the future. Through the action of light stalking / shadow stalking others, we in effect stalk ourselves.
I agree that it is very important that we do not cling to each other in blind dependency due to fear of facing our own personal challenges. It is very important that we communicate and aid each other, but we must ultimately seek truth according to our own innate vision and capacity. Indeed, Don Juan says that, There is very little value in instruction. Sorcerers maintain that shiftin awareness is all that matters. And that movement depends on increased energy and not on instruction. Also, We are geared to expect instruction, teaching, guides, masters. And when we are told that we need no one, we dont believe it. We become nervous, then distrustful, and finally angry and disappointed. If we need help, it is not in methods, but in emphasis. [Castaneda The Power of Silence, chapter 5, pp166-167]. It is definitely a case of self-deception to attempt to own anothers wisdom and to resultantly behold a jewel of denial. Consideration of this theme prompts me to ponder the very important area of responsibility, please let me explain:
If one realizes certain insights within oneself, and then seeks to benefit others by providing lessons pertaining to the realized insights, then the others run the risk of clinging to the second-hand truths that are not realized through direct personal experience. It is therefore very important that the one who has the insights is totally responsible with any distribution of these insights so that others do not misinterpret the information and repress a genuine understanding of their own personal condition because of convenient attachment to the inherited knowledge. The wisdom-bearer may have the best of intentions in extending realizations to others. Indeed the wisdom-bearer may seek to light stalk others by imparting knowledge. However, if this imparting is not performed skillfully then the intended light stalking can transform into unwitting shadow stalking that arises out of an unexpected dependency from the unfortunate bearer of the jewel of denial toward the would-be light stalker. In this case the giving of a gift has turned into the giving of a poison. A personal experience of mine provides an example of the potentiality for such a situation to manifestI once met a very nice man on the train and we struck up a conversation. The mans eyes sparkled and it was clear to me that he had attained certain self-realizations. The man proceeded to tell me about his faith and suggested that we meet so that he could teach me his ways. I was very happy that the man was walking a path that rung true with his being and I was touched by his honest and generous intention to share his insights with me. However I instinctually knew that my calling was different from his and that if I chose to accept his gifts I would be steered away from the path of truth that lies before my own feet. Our meeting was very wholesome and we parted company on friendly terms.
It is clear that we must strive to maintain the highest standards of responsibility on both the giving and receiving ends of all interactions. And we must be aware that good intentions can cause undesirable consequences if not directed appropriately. If we are responsible with our interactions then we co-author the story of a bright future. If we are irresponsible with our interactions then we pull each other down.
Let me now provide a personal story of how Lujan and Naomis acts of stalking themselves has had the healthy spin-off effect of helping me to more effectively stalk myself. My story provides an example of how other peoples personal insights have assisted me to shed light on my own truth, according to my own language.
At an early stage of my reading into The Art of Stalking Parallel Perception I was presented with a confronting internal revelation of my personal situation. I documented this realization and called it, Where I am at. This vision was recorded nearly two months ago and is documented below.
Where I am at
I have surrendered my past to the wind and have shattered many illusions surrounding misconceived identities of self. I now stand in the midst of a personal transformation that empowers me to foster the development and implementation of constructive activities and modes of being. This momentous phase excites and inspires me through the awesome challenges and corresponding opportunities that it brings to my life direction. The movement of the phase also strips away blockages of vision and leaves me feeling somewhat naked and exposed before my present condition, which is this:
My heart is speared by a malleable devise of biological weaponry. This parasitic entity clings desperately to my life energy center and prevents me from living in full contact with the wealth of abundant energy that I know flows from this center. I am therefore left feeling somewhat rigid in movement and detached from my true potential.
An awareness of the existence of this parasite shakes me to the core of my being and demands a large-scale restructuring of my conscious life approach so that I may efficiently dislodge this inhibiting menace from my functionality. This is my most pressing challenge and I am most grateful to have this wonderful opportunity for development and learning.
I have come to the realization that developmental challenges are to be embraced rather than shied away from. Through an acceptance of my challenge I now have strong motivation to direct all of my endeavors to the processes of healing and purification.
As my purpose becomes clarified a compassionate strength wells up from my life energy center and gently counteracts the draining effects of the insidious parasite. In response to the rising of this seeping compassion the parasite struggles to burrow further into the center of my being in a bid to smother it from my perception. But as I persevere with my challenge I see the parasite recoil from the conscious spotlight that now illuminates its existence and I smell its ghastly skin burn under the steady direction of the spotlights gaze. The parasite has long fed unnoticed and has grown fat in its feeding frenzy. It is horrified at having been discovered and is fighting dirtily to defend its destructive existence. But the power of honest heartfelt compassion, merged with the power of conscious spotlight illumination is working harmoniously to expel the parasitic entity. Thus the battle for my heart ensues
Coming into contact with Lujan Matus and Naomi Jean has been catalytic in assisting me to behold this revelation, and to find power within myself to actively deal with the content of the revelation. I sincerely thank you both for extending yourselves into my sphere of existence and for giving me the most precious of gifts. In the end we are the sum total of our doings and we will be faced by those doings at the moment of our death. Or is it our death in every moment that we live, that faces us with what we do?
Hello all, Sam here.
I am very interested in the topics covered in "The Three Spheres of Stalking" article,
I have the following input
In the field of interpersonal relations it is obvious that the light stalking approach is the only path to walk that is favorable to both the stalker and the stalked. If this path is chosen then the stalkers clarity is sharpened and the one-who-has-been-stalked is provided with opportunities to employ self-help to break free from unresolved involvement with conditioned sites. When involvement with the unhealthy sites is broken (through persistent hard work) then the one-who-has-been-stalked becomes self-empowered and is equipped to help more people uncover their own self-truths and thus the cycle of interpersonal healing gains momentum.
It is obvious that the shadow stalking approach leads to all-around confusion and misguided purpose. Not only is the target of the shadow stalking damaged by the ill-intent of the stalker, but the one performing the stalking is actually inflicting self-harm by destabilizing the very foundation of their own personal power through the activation of self-imprinted sites of maliciousness and irresponsibility.
What I am really alluding to is this: one who shadow stalks another is actually establishing erroneous traits within his/her own being and is totally accountable for the manipulative behavior. Through such ill doing the shadow stalker is not only misleading others, but is simultaneously sowing seeds of self-corruption that will have to be bitterly swallowed in the light of the future. Through the action of light stalking / shadow stalking others, we in effect stalk ourselves.
I agree that it is very important that we do not cling to each other in blind dependency due to fear of facing our own personal challenges. It is very important that we communicate and aid each other, but we must ultimately seek truth according to our own innate vision and capacity. Indeed, Don Juan says that, There is very little value in instruction. Sorcerers maintain that shiftin awareness is all that matters. And that movement depends on increased energy and not on instruction. Also, We are geared to expect instruction, teaching, guides, masters. And when we are told that we need no one, we dont believe it. We become nervous, then distrustful, and finally angry and disappointed. If we need help, it is not in methods, but in emphasis. [Castaneda The Power of Silence, chapter 5, pp166-167]. It is definitely a case of self-deception to attempt to own anothers wisdom and to resultantly behold a jewel of denial. Consideration of this theme prompts me to ponder the very important area of responsibility, please let me explain:
If one realizes certain insights within oneself, and then seeks to benefit others by providing lessons pertaining to the realized insights, then the others run the risk of clinging to the second-hand truths that are not realized through direct personal experience. It is therefore very important that the one who has the insights is totally responsible with any distribution of these insights so that others do not misinterpret the information and repress a genuine understanding of their own personal condition because of convenient attachment to the inherited knowledge. The wisdom-bearer may have the best of intentions in extending realizations to others. Indeed the wisdom-bearer may seek to light stalk others by imparting knowledge. However, if this imparting is not performed skillfully then the intended light stalking can transform into unwitting shadow stalking that arises out of an unexpected dependency from the unfortunate bearer of the jewel of denial toward the would-be light stalker. In this case the giving of a gift has turned into the giving of a poison. A personal experience of mine provides an example of the potentiality for such a situation to manifestI once met a very nice man on the train and we struck up a conversation. The mans eyes sparkled and it was clear to me that he had attained certain self-realizations. The man proceeded to tell me about his faith and suggested that we meet so that he could teach me his ways. I was very happy that the man was walking a path that rung true with his being and I was touched by his honest and generous intention to share his insights with me. However I instinctually knew that my calling was different from his and that if I chose to accept his gifts I would be steered away from the path of truth that lies before my own feet. Our meeting was very wholesome and we parted company on friendly terms.
It is clear that we must strive to maintain the highest standards of responsibility on both the giving and receiving ends of all interactions. And we must be aware that good intentions can cause undesirable consequences if not directed appropriately. If we are responsible with our interactions then we co-author the story of a bright future. If we are irresponsible with our interactions then we pull each other down.
Let me now provide a personal story of how Lujan and Naomis acts of stalking themselves has had the healthy spin-off effect of helping me to more effectively stalk myself. My story provides an example of how other peoples personal insights have assisted me to shed light on my own truth, according to my own language.
At an early stage of my reading into The Art of Stalking Parallel Perception I was presented with a confronting internal revelation of my personal situation. I documented this realization and called it, Where I am at. This vision was recorded nearly two months ago and is documented below.
Where I am at
I have surrendered my past to the wind and have shattered many illusions surrounding misconceived identities of self. I now stand in the midst of a personal transformation that empowers me to foster the development and implementation of constructive activities and modes of being. This momentous phase excites and inspires me through the awesome challenges and corresponding opportunities that it brings to my life direction. The movement of the phase also strips away blockages of vision and leaves me feeling somewhat naked and exposed before my present condition, which is this:
My heart is speared by a malleable devise of biological weaponry. This parasitic entity clings desperately to my life energy center and prevents me from living in full contact with the wealth of abundant energy that I know flows from this center. I am therefore left feeling somewhat rigid in movement and detached from my true potential.
An awareness of the existence of this parasite shakes me to the core of my being and demands a large-scale restructuring of my conscious life approach so that I may efficiently dislodge this inhibiting menace from my functionality. This is my most pressing challenge and I am most grateful to have this wonderful opportunity for development and learning.
I have come to the realization that developmental challenges are to be embraced rather than shied away from. Through an acceptance of my challenge I now have strong motivation to direct all of my endeavors to the processes of healing and purification.
As my purpose becomes clarified a compassionate strength wells up from my life energy center and gently counteracts the draining effects of the insidious parasite. In response to the rising of this seeping compassion the parasite struggles to burrow further into the center of my being in a bid to smother it from my perception. But as I persevere with my challenge I see the parasite recoil from the conscious spotlight that now illuminates its existence and I smell its ghastly skin burn under the steady direction of the spotlights gaze. The parasite has long fed unnoticed and has grown fat in its feeding frenzy. It is horrified at having been discovered and is fighting dirtily to defend its destructive existence. But the power of honest heartfelt compassion, merged with the power of conscious spotlight illumination is working harmoniously to expel the parasitic entity. Thus the battle for my heart ensues
Coming into contact with Lujan Matus and Naomi Jean has been catalytic in assisting me to behold this revelation, and to find power within myself to actively deal with the content of the revelation. I sincerely thank you both for extending yourselves into my sphere of existence and for giving me the most precious of gifts. In the end we are the sum total of our doings and we will be faced by those doings at the moment of our death. Or is it our death in every moment that we live, that faces us with what we do?