Theos-Talk Archives (March 1999 Message tt00186)

March 16th

Dear Shersy:

To me one of the most interesting things that I picked up from
Theosophy is that I am not my feelings, or my mind, but that I am
able to look at both of those tools as part of my equipment to
learn and to understand.

In doing this I saw that the two could be separated.  I can think
about my feelings and I can feel about my thoughts.  I think
everyone can do that also.

If that is the case how do we go about disentangling the mixture.
Very often we make decisions without being entirely clear as to
the best reason for adopting one way or another.

To forgive is to refuse to carry grudge or malice.  It is not
easy, especially when we think we are wronged without good cause.
And sometimes, in a ark mood we employ our knowledge or
"position" to coerce others into doing what we want.
This coercion can be "good" or bad."

It is often asked, because there is a lot of argument, what is
the difference between good and bad, and how can anyone make a
clear distinction.

I have noticed that Theosophy states that the whole Universe runs
by Law.  The same "law" applies to all and anyone.  It is not
legislated or "man-made" law that is meant.  Every great ancient
religion has adopted a rather simple criterion:  "Do to (or for)
others that which you expect to receive from them."
No exceptions, no favorites. So I adopted for myself the rather
simple formula:  "Good" is that which harmonizes with nature's
laws, and "Bad" is that that which breaks those laws.  I am aware
of the Voice of Conscience within, which warns me when I propose
doing something that might break those laws.  I try to use and
obey it.  I think everyone has heard those warnings in their own
way, from inside.

This is just an idea to be applied to "forgiveness."  I think the
best kind of forgiveness is to try to redress any wrong I have
done to another, and also try and change the tendency in myself
to transgress.

What do you think ?

Dallas

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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:owner-theos-talk@pippin.imagiware.com] On Behalf Of
Shersy17@aol.com
Sent:	Tuesday, March 16, 1999 2:21 PM
To:	theos-talk@theosophy.com
Subject:	Re: Theos-World Forgiveness


In a message dated 3/16/99 4:38:06 PM, Teos9@aol.com writes:

<< would say they are talking about the forgiveness of
transgressions
against others as well as ourselves. Do you have other
definitions?
>>

I heard a nice definition of forgiveness once..we no longer let
the thoughts
of what others have done to us, or we to them, control our
thinking. (Let it
go and get on with your life.)

Peace
Sherry

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