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?

[Shel]

To shift into a reality of connecting to and perceiving the needs and desires of others, instead of being focused on just our own ego’s desires, or what we can get out of it.

[John Caton]

We take a step towards reaching equivalence of form

[Juan Londono]

An egoistic perspective means that humanity sees the world from a place where everything is just a pursuit of pleasure and nothing more exists

To shift the egoistic perception to perception based on bestowal requires one to take the gift we are being given by the creator, the desire to enjoy and satisfy our ego by taking on the status of the giver towards those around us.  By the fulfillment of the desires of others we feel endless pleasure, combined with the joy of satisfying our desires and taking on the status of the giver and creator we become corrected.

[ali malekzadeh]

Hi

changing our perception based on will to receive for my self to perception based on creator’s intention.

[jill]

More thoughts: I realize that there is a lot of pain that goes along with this change of perspective. Since for me this change from egoism to altruism is accompanied by the pain of losing something, whatever that is, material, emotional, psychological, illusions, etc.  To do the correct thing to give rather than receive sometimes hurts badly.  Egoism appears to not give way without a nasty fight, much frustration, and painful self-knowledge. Not an easy thing especially when it is turned into action rather than just an idea or ideal. This can be for me very very difficult around things that matter deeply.

[Scott]

Instead of being unaccepting of ourselves and others, we would accept ourselves and everyone else as they are. Instead of perceiving that something is going against us, we would perceive how everything is working for our benefit. Instead of feeling isolated, we would feel connected. Instead of feeling regret that we missed an opportunity, we would recognize that the opportunity was for others, and we would be happy for them. When we experience a sense of peace and love, we would intend for others to experience the same. When we experience a sense of pain, we would care that the common soul of Israel is experiencing the greater pain. In other words, our thoughts would be for others and we would not feel the need to consider ourselves. Why? Because the Creator considers us and that’s all the consideration we need. Our consideration for ourselves only results in pain.

Perhaps this is in the ballpark.

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