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?

[Guy]

Like a seed planted in the ground undergoes a transformation to become a plant, the transition is a step towards another level of consciousness. This sometimes involves radical changes that our selfish nature refuses because it is easier to stay in our comfort zone with our habits than to anticipate even inevitable changes. It is a life lesson to learn to trust others for ourselves while thinking of the collective interest beyond our own person, but it is on this condition that we will strengthen the bonds between us and thus create a world in harmony with the laws of nature.

[Enayat]

Sometimes I feel a spark to help, but something holds me back, or I start judging, and I don’t know what the right thing to do is.

[Pier]

for humans: years and years
for me: its been 4 or 5 years

[Kelly]

Years

[Kim]

What does transitioning from a self-centered perception of reality to one grounded in altruism entail?  Lots and lots of practice!  I first started to understand this when I became a parent.  I never realized how self-centered I truly was until my world suddenly and irreversibly had to revolve around caring for a mate and children.  And that was just the beginning of learning to adjust, to take it a step at a time, a day at a time, to maintain grace without losing my mind.  It takes a lifetime of practice, with small things and big things alike.  This morning, the dog sat patiently next to me while I ate breakfast, looking and hoping that he’d “get his share.”  I wanted that food as much as he did.  But it’s all about practice.  I reminded myself that God sends rain and shine on both the good and the bad, constantly giving, an ever-flowing fountain of love.  So yes, that last, really good piece went to the dog. Good luck to all of you on your journey. 🙂

[Andrew Lawson]

Making the transition from perceiving reality from how the world affects just  me, to understanding the the desires of others and how their desires shape their reality and meet this with compassion with the intention to give above my own egoistic desires.

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