Hello Friends!
I’d like to touch on a topic that has been mentioned before, but with the site’s growth and new members, I’d like to offer some general advice on interpretation and beliefs.
Very early on, Prudence noted that through this journey, it is important to practice discernment. What is discernment, you may ask? Essentially, it is practicing judgment and thinking critically…not only about disclosure posts but also about those in this community (myself included, of course).
We’ve built this community to learn truths from Prudence, his contacts, and each other. However, we must ensure we don’t take everything as 100% truth, because truth and perception are relative. Our personal experiences and journeys create biases outside of our control. So, if something feels off, take a step back and ask yourself why. What about it made you feel that way? What judgments and experiences are influencing your perception? This kind of self-awareness is essential when reading and engaging with posts.
While we want to trust that people are who and what they say they are, we have no true way of knowing. This is important to underline because we’ve seen individuals with influence make claims that may or may not be true. Just because someone says they are the Queen of Sheba or the first Mantid ambassador on Earth, for example, does not make it so. It’s easy for someone to claim a title or identity that cannot be verified. We are here to learn and grow, but also to strengthen our ability to think critically and make our own informed decisions.
Ask yourself:
• Is someone trying to use you to channel?
• Are they claiming to hold a position of high power and influence?
• Are they telling you that you must eat, breathe, or live a certain way to connect with other beings?
• Are they suggesting that without following their method, you will never achieve connection?
• Are they blaming you for others mistakes?
Take it with a grain of salt - or better yet, a whole salt shaker. The advice we receive reflects what works for that individual. If our journeys are unique, why wouldn’t the path to get there be as well?
I do want to note: these folks aren’t necessarily bad or insidious. They may truly believe their experiences and connections are absolute truths. We must be kind and welcoming, but we should also recognize that we are all equals, regardless of any perceived hierarchies. You are the star of your own journey.
I’ve seen many people feel held back by rigid beliefs, only to experience immense growth once they let go of feeling behind or “not good enough.”
TL;DR: Be open, but not naive. Be curious, but think critically. This is your life, and no one should dictate your path. We are here to learn, explore, and discern what resonates and what doesn’t.
This is so well-written and insightful, Eve! Thank you for sharing. I’ve been thinking along these same lines recently, so it’s cool to see it all organized and laid out that way. Quality post!