08-05-2013, 12:00 AM
What follows is a portion of an on-going conversation in another forum, on this same topic of group intention.
//////////////////What
we've been talking about here, it is safe to say, goes well beyond
any one practice or tradition. It transcends any one time or place,
all cultures, all ideologies. “To do what works” is ever the
standard for those who would excel in any endeavor. The progressive
are unattached to any given system in favor of universal principles,
(truth). What we are discussing is both science and mysticism, logic
and gnosis. Granted, what Castaneda has provided forms a large
portion of the focus. The ethos of the warrior, the masteries of
intention, awareness and self refinement, impeccability, deep
attunement to nature and to the intricacies of human nature, name
just a portion of his contribution. But added to the nagualism base,
we have implicitly added particle and quantum physics, gnosticism,
the science of consciousness, eastern philosophy, the scientific
method, spirituality, self realization and occult truths. The
practitioner who would transcend all limitations of self and world,
must take the best of knowledge from a wide variety of sources.
Keeping
all this in mind helps to answer your question, Nemo, of “Who to
include?” in such an endeavor. It is an important and intricate
question that has many levels of answers. Let us look at the
question for a moment from the perspective of three different levels,
“advanced, intermediate and beginning”. Note that the more
advanced levels must by necessity, include the qualities of those of
lesser advancement;
Advanced
Ideally,
such a party of practitioners would be composed of those advanced
persons, who are very well versed in the areas of knowledge mentioned
above. By “well versed” I mean familiar with such areas of
knowledge as those outlined by the video, whose link I posted
yesterday on this thread, and much more. Such practitioners are
those thoroughly dedicated to spiritual ideals, to honor, respect for
nature and truth wherever it is found, logic, the cultivation of
genius and excellence, and who stand deeply for the greater good, for
evolutionary progress and the expansion of self, group and world
consciousness. Such persons are wise souls who are highly self
realized. They would possess powerful psychic capabilities, and the
capacity to explain and successfully transmit the Path, to all who
sincerely inquire. In short, they would each be Masters, or at least
high adepts who endeavor Mastery as a daily priority. A group of
Masters so aligned in their intention could generate tremendous waves
of effect; manifestations of progressive purpose that could greatly
aid each other and their fellow human beings around the world.
Intermediate
The mid-level practitioner, although rare, would be far
more common than Master-level individuals. Such persons should, in
my estimation, be able to capably perform the following;
Raise their personal vibration, as well as that of the
group.
Raise their personal degree of clarity, as well as that
of the group.
Draw and store progressive amounts of chi personally,
as well as for the group as a whole.
Resonate personally with sources of higher
consciousness, (nature, “God”, the earth, the sun, those of high
attainment, off-world sources, etc.) and be able to learn, and draw
spiritual strength from these. This practice has been known as
“right alignment”. Such practitioners should likewise be able
to aid the right alignment of the group as a whole.
Besides these basic essentials of practice, (vibration,
clarity, chi, alignment) the intermediate practitioner is ever a
TEAM MEMBER who acts for the greater good of the group, as much as
they do for themselves. They should also be proficient in
Castanedas' “recapitulation” practice, speak and act truthfully,
and stand for the cause of spiritual advancement. Such persons will
take personal refinement seriously in all respects, engaging a
healthy diet, right exercise, a logical lifestyle and good karma. As
“Adepts” they will delight in meaningful dialog, shunning the
trivial and the superficial.
Beginning
The beginning practitioner or aspirant, need only be
truly and consistently sincere in their desire to learn. Over time
and/or effort they must demonstrate this sincerity through manifest
changes in their daily life. They will embody the Path by degrees,
and make serious, repeated effort to progress along it.
In general, the basic test for suitability for such
group endeavors, is how any aspirant answers these two basic
questions;
“What do you stand for?” and,
“How is this demonstrated in your daily life?”
Those who do not even understand the first question, or
who are reluctant to answer it, are generally disqualified, unless
they can express in coherent and compelling terms, why they should be
admitted to group practice. Perhaps needless to say, the question
“What do you stand for?” does not refer to life focuses of a more
trivial or superficial nature. Answers such as “underwater basket
weaving”, “dedicated television spectatorship”, “sports”,
“gossip”, “garden club volunteerism” and so forth are not
sufficient responses to qualify entry. Examples of meaningful
responses would be “truth”, “the expansion of consciousness”,
“the betterment of the human condition”, “spirituality”,
“evolution”, “clarity and understanding” “good will and
love” would be ideal, assuming that such a person can enumerate the
ways their daily lives reflect their supposed commitment.
The above parameters of practice, it is useful to note,
are not anyones' “opinion” of what is required. They are in fact
determined by the Path itself, by truth and consciousness, that are
the foundations of reality.
//////////////////What
we've been talking about here, it is safe to say, goes well beyond
any one practice or tradition. It transcends any one time or place,
all cultures, all ideologies. “To do what works” is ever the
standard for those who would excel in any endeavor. The progressive
are unattached to any given system in favor of universal principles,
(truth). What we are discussing is both science and mysticism, logic
and gnosis. Granted, what Castaneda has provided forms a large
portion of the focus. The ethos of the warrior, the masteries of
intention, awareness and self refinement, impeccability, deep
attunement to nature and to the intricacies of human nature, name
just a portion of his contribution. But added to the nagualism base,
we have implicitly added particle and quantum physics, gnosticism,
the science of consciousness, eastern philosophy, the scientific
method, spirituality, self realization and occult truths. The
practitioner who would transcend all limitations of self and world,
must take the best of knowledge from a wide variety of sources.
Keeping
all this in mind helps to answer your question, Nemo, of “Who to
include?” in such an endeavor. It is an important and intricate
question that has many levels of answers. Let us look at the
question for a moment from the perspective of three different levels,
“advanced, intermediate and beginning”. Note that the more
advanced levels must by necessity, include the qualities of those of
lesser advancement;
Advanced
Ideally,
such a party of practitioners would be composed of those advanced
persons, who are very well versed in the areas of knowledge mentioned
above. By “well versed” I mean familiar with such areas of
knowledge as those outlined by the video, whose link I posted
yesterday on this thread, and much more. Such practitioners are
those thoroughly dedicated to spiritual ideals, to honor, respect for
nature and truth wherever it is found, logic, the cultivation of
genius and excellence, and who stand deeply for the greater good, for
evolutionary progress and the expansion of self, group and world
consciousness. Such persons are wise souls who are highly self
realized. They would possess powerful psychic capabilities, and the
capacity to explain and successfully transmit the Path, to all who
sincerely inquire. In short, they would each be Masters, or at least
high adepts who endeavor Mastery as a daily priority. A group of
Masters so aligned in their intention could generate tremendous waves
of effect; manifestations of progressive purpose that could greatly
aid each other and their fellow human beings around the world.
Intermediate
The mid-level practitioner, although rare, would be far
more common than Master-level individuals. Such persons should, in
my estimation, be able to capably perform the following;
Raise their personal vibration, as well as that of the
group.
Raise their personal degree of clarity, as well as that
of the group.
Draw and store progressive amounts of chi personally,
as well as for the group as a whole.
Resonate personally with sources of higher
consciousness, (nature, “God”, the earth, the sun, those of high
attainment, off-world sources, etc.) and be able to learn, and draw
spiritual strength from these. This practice has been known as
“right alignment”. Such practitioners should likewise be able
to aid the right alignment of the group as a whole.
Besides these basic essentials of practice, (vibration,
clarity, chi, alignment) the intermediate practitioner is ever a
TEAM MEMBER who acts for the greater good of the group, as much as
they do for themselves. They should also be proficient in
Castanedas' “recapitulation” practice, speak and act truthfully,
and stand for the cause of spiritual advancement. Such persons will
take personal refinement seriously in all respects, engaging a
healthy diet, right exercise, a logical lifestyle and good karma. As
“Adepts” they will delight in meaningful dialog, shunning the
trivial and the superficial.
Beginning
The beginning practitioner or aspirant, need only be
truly and consistently sincere in their desire to learn. Over time
and/or effort they must demonstrate this sincerity through manifest
changes in their daily life. They will embody the Path by degrees,
and make serious, repeated effort to progress along it.
In general, the basic test for suitability for such
group endeavors, is how any aspirant answers these two basic
questions;
“What do you stand for?” and,
“How is this demonstrated in your daily life?”
Those who do not even understand the first question, or
who are reluctant to answer it, are generally disqualified, unless
they can express in coherent and compelling terms, why they should be
admitted to group practice. Perhaps needless to say, the question
“What do you stand for?” does not refer to life focuses of a more
trivial or superficial nature. Answers such as “underwater basket
weaving”, “dedicated television spectatorship”, “sports”,
“gossip”, “garden club volunteerism” and so forth are not
sufficient responses to qualify entry. Examples of meaningful
responses would be “truth”, “the expansion of consciousness”,
“the betterment of the human condition”, “spirituality”,
“evolution”, “clarity and understanding” “good will and
love” would be ideal, assuming that such a person can enumerate the
ways their daily lives reflect their supposed commitment.
The above parameters of practice, it is useful to note,
are not anyones' “opinion” of what is required. They are in fact
determined by the Path itself, by truth and consciousness, that are
the foundations of reality.