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?

[tefo bogosi]

moving from receiving for my own benefit or bestowing with the intention of receiving pleasure to receiving in order to bestow for the Creator.

[Joanne Kabu-W10]

Preparation Question: What does it mean to shift from an egoistic perception of reality to a perception based on bestowal?

I believe in making such a shift from receiving for one’s self  to bestowing and thinking of others means moving closer to equivalence of form with our Creator.

Connecting with others is a way of creating the space needed for the ego to step aside. Connection to others desires instead of my own and to create a deeper connection to the transforming light.

[~marz]

Preparation Question: What does it mean to shift from an egoistic perception of reality to a perception based on bestowal?

Honestly, I can only guess b/c I have not had this experience yet. All of the teachings exemplify this shift as the only action of self will. To choose to take on the intention of bestowal shifts the focus away from our own needs and onto those around us. Like the old adage, when you go out the front door to serve your neighbors, G-d comes in your back door and takes care of you.

[David]

The perception of bestowal. Is the true reality.

[George]

Instead of trying to satisfy myself (my ego), I satisfy others through love and bestow.

[Shira]

Altruistic pleasure, almost an equivalence of form, but mainly the joy I receive when I give, when it can be done.

[Author]

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