To Rob, after an illness. You [Rob] of all people should realize that when valid concerns for world problems turns into an obsession with world injustices that wipes out all, or threatens to wipe out all personal enjoyment, then trouble is on the way. For enjoyment is a weapon. The man who is capable of joy is capable, to a large extent, of changing his world. Joy is not a weak spineless idiot either. Its backbone is stronger than bitterness. Joy is the muscle of action, and without it there would be no action. If I speak strongly to you at times, it is because this tendency, while much less now than formerly, must be kept very well in control Joseph. Basically this concern for human welfare is indeed virtuous, but overindulged in it becomes loaded with possibilities that could be most unfortunate. You knew I was going to light into you this evening, as Ruburt would say. What I want here, is the balance. Neither plunge yourself into the ignorances, doubts and injustices, so that you can see nothing else, nor close your eyes to them. BUT THERE MUST BE A PLACE WITHIN YOU WHERE THESE DO NOT EXIST, or the freedom of the inner self will be hampered, as far as its connection with the ego is concerned. Your deep consideration for human problems has indeed helped lead you to these sessions. Early Sessions book 3, session 143 ... with thanks to Rick
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 14:45:41 +0000
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