Theos-Talk Archives (January 1999 Message tt00054)

Jan 6th 1999

Dear Jerry:

Thanks and understood.

As far as I am concerned I would say that the "groups" we
affiliate ourselves to from time to time do not reflect what "we"
are inherently.

We are always "ourselves."  We are the ones who "decide," and
grow or retrogress depending on the decisions we implement.  If
we live for ourselves, we are to that extent "selfish."  If we
seek to assist others -in any way - we are to that extent
unselfish.

I have always thought it very important to discover who and what
I am.  What do I learn,  How do I understand ?  Am I independent,
or dependent ?  etc...  What are "ideals ?" and if found how are
they to be applied ?

Our "affiliations" in our lives, are chosen for various reasons,
but our own nature is handled only by us.

Best wishes to you,

Dal

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