Preparation Prompt: What does transitioning from a self-centered perception of reality to one grounded in altruism entail?

[Julian Edwards- KabU Instructor]

Preparation Prompt: What does transitioning from a self-centered perception of reality to one grounded in altruism entail?

[Bongani]

Shifting from an egoistic perception of reality to a perception based on bestowal involves a fundamental change in how we view the world. Instead of solely focusing on our individual desires and needs, it’s about recognizing a broader, more interconnected reality.

This shift often begins with acknowledging a higher power or force (referred to as God or the Creator) and understanding it as the source of all goodness. This realization forms the basis for a new perspective. It means actively seeking to perceive the underlying good in everything we encounter, attributing it to this higher source – There is none else besides Him.

For example, in daily interactions, it might mean consciously looking for the positive or the opportunity to contribute to others’ well-being rather than just fulfilling personal desires. It involves recognizing that the good we encounter comes from a higher source and aiming to align our thoughts and actions with that inherent goodness.

Practically, it could involve acts of kindness, considering the well-being of others, or simply approaching situations with an intent to find and enhance the positive aspects. This shift is about cultivating a mindset that acknowledges and seeks to connect with the altruistic, positive force within all experiences.

[Sarah]

Thanks, Bongani, thats clear & helpful.

[Kathy]

To understand connectivity and that we are all one spark of a collective soul.

[Alejandro Escontrias]

To begin to realize that we need the Creator’s help to be more like Him. To give love to Him and to others for His sake and not our own. To love Him and others as He loves us.

[Martina]

The shift is when one understands that ones ego (spoken words, feelings, actions…) have an affect on everybody else since we are all connected. Therefore the ego will now shift to bestow positive and caring spoken words, feelings, actions….

[Garry]

From an egoistic perception, I seem as if I am in a corporeal “reality”, made of and governed by laws of space, time, energy, matter & motion. It causes separation; causing me to feel like a totally separate individual, unique, without any real connection to anyone or anything.

When the egoistic reasoning mind is in control it is always tuned into “radio station” WIFM-(“What’s In It For Me?”)- I’m always calculating how to receive more pleasure for myself, and I’m not worried about exploiting others, as I don’t feel any connection to them.

As my perception of reality shifts from egoism to one rooted in bestowal, I begin to feel my connection with others. I begin feeling that I am an integral part of the general soul of Adam. That whatever I do, affects everyone (and everything) in the Universe. While still desiring to receive more and more pleasure (as that is my nature), I begin to change my intention from receiving (pleasure) for myself alone, to one of receiving (pleasure) for the sake of sharing; for the sake of the creator.

This intention enables me to gradually reach an “equivalence of form” with the Creator–the very source of the force of Love and bestowal.  The principle of “Love your Friend as Yourself” becomes something real, something that enables me (through connection), to feel & reveal more and more Spiritual Light (Pleasure) and share it with everyone.

[zoran malinov]

It means,connecting with others.

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