In magnetism, "like attracts opposite."  When a person is TRYING TO BE VERY VERY GOOD (and having a hard time of it) then what he or she appears to get back is the OPPOSITE -- hassle, harassment, trouble.

I know, the harder I try to do something, the more obstacles that show up.  Relaxing and just letting go and letting God work it out, those obstacles do not appear or show up.  Energy does not boomerang.

I wonder if it's okay to forward some elements of this discussion to some other friends of mine ... huh?

Chai

i am (as is my boyfriend) a system-buster, as we have discerned thru the yrs.  we figured it out, that we go in to do our work, as we both are independents, (and have been asked to come in and do work and we do fabulous, passionate, scrupulous work, as the heretics we are) and in simply doing so, much that was hidden starts to be unraveled, pods come out, OP's get the light (or call it what one may) and negs, get a spotlight shown upon them.  it usually happens in the most inocuous ways at first, begins to snowball, and then the WHOLE thing gets opened up.  when it didnt before until we got there.  its not "fair" maybe that we leave after that, but were not supposed to stay there indefinitely, such is the nature of independent contracting.

with our intent, simply to do fine work, and to take pleasure and be of great gratitude to be able to do so, light, logic, improvement, truth?  (and im not going to say anymore on that, or debate the concept) HAPPENS next.  we didnt know were what we are, we didnt TRY to be one, we became IT, thru the yrs.  we r forever grateful for, but yet often, greatly pained in the role, which we did not PLAN.  we r discovering who we are, and why.   we forget sometimes, that when we go to work, that it is going to happen, were not martyrs and abhor that role.  we dont ask for anything big or special either, we just want to be paid, and often are screwed over more times than we can count. we go back anyway tho, out of goodwill, and supportive intent, to do work, as we have to eat, and all that.  we r not victims of any system, we dont need or subscribe to that.  that too, is primitive, and unnecessary for our continued growth.  we get a kick out of the whole adventure, but r also, very very tired.  we have aligned ourselves with that good INTENT, and with that, everything falls into place, one way or another.

and almost EVERY TIME, when im in "trouble" for swearing, or looking fringe, my/our higher selves, our OWN PTB, see ahead and and protect us, in growth producing powerful ways, altho it LOOKS real BAD for the moment.    nevertheless, a SHIFT has occurred, and we move on, that too, purposefully, yet inadvertently.

i will say, that ive seen all this repeatedly, and im not saying the changes STICK, or "all is SAVED/CHANGED" thereafter, we move on, and we dont often know if anything REALLY gets better in the long run.  we r aligned tho, i think, with a powerful, bigger force, that sees and knows, and is providing for us, from WITHIN ourselves. so we retract sometimes, re-energize, sleep, rest, read, come on here, and constantly re-group.  when im in the painful part of it tho, the actual being called on the carpet thing by a pod, for being so ostentatious in just doing the work, i often feel the fear rising, and i begin to cower just a little.  the paranoia sets in, and i retract, briefly, try to re-set myself, and keep on, and i make myself promise i wont swear anymore, or "get into trouble" anymore for pointing out that there's no running hot water to wash my hands with and i quiet down a little and go about business.  and then, it all gets revealed (and i cant understand how the other pods there arent bothered by that) that there r way way more big problems that r shortly going to be exposed any minute.  u know, u'd think if they knew they'd be inspected, that they'd fix the pipes.  see?  and i thot it was that i was only swearing and using that bad word because i was angry that i couldnt wash my hands and i said so.

then, the new truth manifested, and i found that i am going to exit at a time, per my own decision, when theyre being investigated for  fraud.  left a sinking ship. again, before it hits the water. didnt TRY to do that, so is the universe separating me from pods again and saving me?  under the guise of negativity?  wow.  and i thot it all came about because i said, well, f*ck.  hmmmmmm

I would say losing a job, alongside a chance to avoid the probable "sinking ship" scenario as a bonus is a relatively good example of personal manifestation for one day.  I think it may be handy to factor the specific date relevance into the equation as possible future-use data as regards discernment of channeled "alerts" and updates.   

Seeming negativity with the loss of job and lower vibrational dealings with your "pod" workmates to begin the day, ended with a beneficial situation of leaving without future incident. 

I think you are separating yourself from the pods either because you have consciously deemed it a good decision or because your higher self and your personal interaction with the mass consciousness on the subconscious level did.  The matter and energy realm is the passive force in the manifestations and you are the neutralizing force with help from the postive force of conscious input.  The negative guise of this experience when contemplated in a well lit mind is seen to be just as important and relevant to the creational process as the positive outcome.  Herein lies a key to gratitude, which upon contemplation and its resultantantly caused action will leave room for greater spiritual growth through the recognition and accretion of love in the moment by objective observation of the experience.  Maybe it was because of a certain effect on a certain day, but in the end it was you through which the experience took place and you may be giving away power unneccesarily to the illusion by thinking anything outside of your self is saving you.....you are the only one that can you save you.

Good point z3n.

Awareness of this principle is something that will need to be utilized more and more by those who are truly on a higher path than most.  We achieve balance and individuated "perfection" (spiritual alchemy) through the work undertaken when we attract and properly deal with both sides of the the "like" coin, as in familiar (positive people/experiences) and on the flipside that which is seemingly unfamiliar to our essence (negative people/experiences) because of the inherent polarity of all involved in the creation.  The mirror (insert person or experience here) shows something objectively, but it's up to the observer to determine how the reflection is viewed.  If one only sees the negative traits in someone/something they will never understand the higher ones and vice versa.  Balancing "negative" emotions inside of us and outside allows for the objective interpretation of the reflection, thereby allowing for the most full use of catalyst.  By balancing that which is imbalanced in our awareness and gaining free will we increase our ability to further refine what we consciously attract, "good" or "bad", and only that which we require for further learning growth and creational contributions, cancelling out the superfluous "matrix" energies and manifestations that keep our growth stunted along the way.  One would also benefit by keeping in mind the likely "negative" hyperdimensional feeding process when things flare up.

I see a development taking place among the few so called "chosen" of those who have been "called", one in which, through the process of wholistic spiritual development and unity (as "cells" start forming tissue), the negative situations encountered will be alleviated to a point that the development of positivity will be needed less for buffering and more for actual creational use.  Only problem is we need to shed a lot of skin still and work out all those things keeping us back to get to that point, falling to get back up. Just an observation....

The positive vacuous state is a useful tool while still in the midst of the grime, but hopefully once we're all cleaned up again we can use it to our full potential instead of using mainly as a buffer.

About interactions.....It's not [i]that[i/] you interact, but with whom and what your interactions are based on/in that will be the definitive factor in the law of attraction being properly applied for efficiency and effectiveness, serving the one in the process, in whichever polarity of being that you feel comfortable expressing.

Perhaps you may find that rebuilding your personal community would be a valuable step ahead in functioning in your unravelling outer community.  Changing how you relate to the material world and your existence within it will directly affect how you relate to your outer community.  Also, perhaps you live somewhere where the problems that aren't immediately solvable outweight the benefits of living there.  Maybe it's time for a move to a better situated location that is more conducive to your ability to help others and for your own personal growth.

When facing so-called injustice you should find where your particular talents are best suited.  If they are unneeded or unwanted it is not up to you to clean everything up.  There are so many people and factors involved in any situation of a community scale matter that you may be ultimately impinging on the free will of others by forcing anything, even if lives and the integrity of the community are compromised. 

Pointing things out to people that have no use or care for the points made is an exercise in futility and unneccessary loss of energy that would be otherwise better suited to other people and causes. Learning to discern who are good candidates for your viewpoints is a struggle in and of itself, yet is so necessary for personal development.  Pick and choose where and how to spend your energy for optimal efficacy.  There are enough resonant people out there, as is evidenced by the very existence of this forum, that you can still help others and not waste your time and energy in the process....or at the very least cut down on the losses.

Wishing is one of the first steps in setting in motion the process of personal evolution and manifestation while participating in the creation.  Doing is something else completetly different, yet follows the act of intention which stems ultimately from a wish or desire.   I don't know if it is entirely possible to have only good things in your world, but it is definately possible to scale back as much of the crap as possible by making the right personal choices to ensure that the fat is trimmed.  Accounting for all things in your life, physical/emotional/mental/spiritual, will help in the decision process and to helping you refine your intents and actions leading to more "goodness".  Realizing that good and bad are purely subjective terms and are entirely prefferential to the individual, and that outside of the illusion all is united as one (sorry the cheesyness), objectivity is born and the path made more straight and narrow.

As regards the topic at hand, emotional stability is one of the major steps in manifesting properly.  It allows for proper use of the mind in a cloudless state, so that the light of novelty can shine through with a greater intensity. 

In my opinion, the shift that is occuring is presenting opportunities for great positivity as well as great negativity.  Making the personal choice of which one you prefer to belong to greatly reduces the chaotic game that is the middle ground of choicelessness and allows for greater increase of the expression of your chosen polarity in your life.  As discussed above, we will attract that which we seek to experience and know, and hopefully if one is balanced enough the attractions will be more and more suited to the attractor, for their highest "good".

so i called a couple of non-pods for advice and thot, ggggeeeezzz---all this calling and he-said she-said shit was well,,,,VERY POD, negative and well, just weird.  so i guess i will just stay home now.  like i want to all the time anyway.  i just totally found it curious that this happened after that interesting "power" day.  i cant believe it actually, that this run-me-off thing came up PRECISELY after 10/17.

then, the new truth manifested, and i found that i am going to exit at a time, per my own decision, when theyre being investigated.  left a sinking ship. again, before it hits the water. didnt TRY to do that, so is the universe separating me from pods again and saving me?  under the guise of negativity?  wow.  and i thot it all came about because i said, well, f*ck.  hmmmmmm

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I create my day ..

http://www.whatthebleep.com/create/

Anyway, thanks for all the replies.  I think others kinda summed up what I would have said anyway, just wanted to add some details but I don't really feel like rewriting everything I just lost.

That day was definately a great learning experience and re-wake up call for me to balance my emotions and keep them in check when outside catalyst can slowly but surely degenerate their stability.  If this has served as a reminder for those of you facing similar issues then it was worth it.

th33tim3, good to hear you're making solid positive changes in your life. Hope is never lost but only forgotten as one's path is consciouly streamlined to greater perfection.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled broadcast.

If You're Going Through Hell
(Before The Devil Even Knows)
Rodney Atkins

Well you know those times
When you feel like there's a sign there on your back
Say's I don't mind if ya kick me
Seems like everybody has
Things go from bad to worse
You'd think they can't get worse than that
And then they do

You still walk the straight and narrow
And you don't know where you are
Use the needle of your compass
To sew up your broken heart
Ask directions from a genie
In a bottle of Jim Beam
And she lies to You
That's when you learn the truth

If you're going through hell
Keep on going, Don't slow down
If you're scared, don't show it
You might get out
Before the devil even knows you're there

Well I been deep down in that darkness
I been down to my last match
Felt a hundered different demons
Breathing fire down my back
And I knew that if I stumbled
I'd fall right into the trap that they were laying, Yeah

But the good news
Is there's angels everywhere out on the street
Holding out a hand to pull you back upon your feet
The one's that you been dragging for so long
You're on your knees
You might as well be free
Guess what I'm saying
If you're going through hell
Keep on going, Don't slow down
If you're scared, don't show it
You might get out
Before the devil even knows you're there

Yeah, If you're going through hell
Keep on moving, Face that fire
Walk right through it
You might get out
Before the devil even knows you're there

For me it is a test but not in the collective societal acceptance of the definition of 'test'.  It's a test of love and will.  To even agree to take the test is a bold move.  Any of us could lose are true identity.  Now think of the love required to take such a risk for the sake of others.  Identify with that love.  Feel it's infinite depth.  Search that depth like you would for lost treasure.  Raise that depth to the surface and let it completely overwhelm your entire being.

Remind yourself that this life is only temporary.  Remind yourself that you could die any second.  And remind yourself that your mind is infinite and eternal.  Put it all together and suddenly the problems of this life are seen from a more objective perspective.  This life is no more than a grain of sand on an infinite shore.  And all it's banality transforms to opportunities to finely sand the sculpture of Self.

If anything, I wanted to sort of let Poffo of the hook for responding in what he perceived as a "negative" way after a long difficult day that had exhausted him. And yeah, I meant masochistic. I still feel that it is a bit mean-spirited to place someone in a situation where they are tested with events which naturally put them into an uncomfortable position, but if they respond in anger or negativity to the discomfort, they are made more uncomfortable. Why the uncomfortable position in the first place? I am also unsure how this applies to people who are tortured, or people born into trauma-based mind control. I do understand the idea of like attracts like but there are holes in the theory in my mind, it does not seem to explain everything.

z3n3rg, a long BEEEP breaks the tension. I think it is a good mentality to consider this life as a test. My anxious side is not convinced it is not actually a trap, rather than a test. I am still working on sorting that out. I don't feel trapped, but I am confused.

What's also funny is that when you, Lyra, mentioned how you found your life to be quiet and calm, I realized that this new space I'm in now is very quiet and very calm, and I found that I agreed that my life felt that way too. At least it does today, and I sense that things are improving and changing. Last week it was not nearly as quiet or calm, but then thats all behind me now and it doesn't seem to have "hurt" me in any way. It takes very little effort for me to feel quiet and calm, so now that we've made ourselves a nice environment to experience that in, perhaps we can start having more fun. Meeting life halfway is a good way to look at it.
Peace
Tim

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!

This is a test.  This is a test of your deepest character under extraordinary circumstances.  I repeat this is only a test.  If this had been actual reality this test would be followed by more banality.

??  I'm confused.  Is this in response to my post?

(nevermind, I "get" it now.    "If this had been actual reality...." I like that, hehe)