Preparation Question: What does it mean to connect with others? In what desire are we connected?

[Julian Edwards- KabU Instructor]

Preparation Question: What does it mean to connect with others? In what desire are we connected?

[Peter]

It means to think about the spiritual development and fulfillment of the other person.

[David]

I awoke very early this morning and began considering the Minyan. I wrote something that I believe pertains to this question. I began in considering my own current state. “It’s like living as something other than a bundle of separate desires. It is a state of peace and fulfillment, a state relatively easy to achieve. But is this all? Is this the state of fulfillment of creative purpose? What about the friction felt when bumping about into others? There exists a draw to connect with love and concern for others from which the infinite Life, the opportunity to resolve the friction, and the correction of the ego will fulfill creative purpose. The shattering is real. Correction is not complete without connection and reunification of the shattered parts. I have a thrill in the expectation that through the Minyan there is the opportunity for self-annulment  by immersion in love and concern for others. Bring on the friction and the intimacy! We are indeed One!

[Purity K]

Connecting with others means to open oneself to the other.

We are connected in the desire to reveal the Creator.

[Sauli]

Loving everything as yourself

[Liss]

Egoism is thinking I am separate from all and is all about receiving.

desire to give to others and find connections is how we learn one needs to nurture this desire to give without the desire to receive
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[Ricki]

There were different questions at the top and bottom of this forum page, so here is my response to both:

What does it mean to shift from an egoistic perception of reality to a perception based on bestowal?
The egoistic fashion of engagement is a linear one with the intention to receive for one’s own benefit. To shift to a perception based on bestowal, we still work with what we are given by the creator but aim our intention at the others, trying only to receive what is necessary to fulfil the actions/objective of helping the group. Our focus becomes directed toward the well-being and success of the members of the group rather than any personal or logical goals.

What does it mean to connect with others? In what desire are we connected?
We connect with others in the group via our point in the heart(s). By revealing the egoistic inclination, we can make discernments and then restrict or annul ourselves (correction?) so that we receive only what is needed to help the group reach for greatness. Reciprocal dynamics between people can be a sign of connection.

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