Individuality
Directives
"Give up the idea of being a hero or a heroine. Give up the notion of the rugged individual who can do everything on his or her own. This is a great illusion, and it is a very damaging one." [1]
Designed for Contribution
"Your contribution is unique, and this is the meaning and value of your individuality." [2]
"This is how a new fabric of unity is established. The great tapestry of life is woven strand by strand, person by person. Do not think another will do this for you. Do not think such great things are only left up to people who are great, who are heroes or heroines, for this is your responsibility. This is your calling—not to gain spiritual immunity, not to become all knowing or all powerful, but to join your mind with other minds in Knowledge, to become stronger than you are or ever could be as an individual. The Greater Community is made up of communities. That which is powerful in the Greater Community is communities. Your mind alone, no matter how developed, cannot contend with a community mind. That is why we teach the Four Pillars of life, so that you have the basis for learning how to join with others—genuinely, truthfully, honestly, effectively. We do not send you off on your solo pursuit for spiritual enlightenment. We bring you into the world and teach you how to engage with others and join with others to bear fruit here within the world." [3]
References
- ↑ Living The Way of Knowledge, Chapter 3: The Pillar of Relationships
- ↑ Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 11: What is your preparation for?
- ↑ Living The Way of Knowledge, Chapter 6:The Pillar of Spiritual Development