Re: [BardonPraxis] Elemental Equilibrium and Incarnations

["Rawn Clark" <rawnclark@...>]

Dear David,

>> "At birth we possess an essential Equilibrium based upon our specific
maturity of spirit. In other words, the astral Elements reflect
precisely the mental influx of our own Individual Self." If I have
understood you correctly than it means that what I am now (i.e. my
personality) is the result of all the previous incarnations of my
Individual Self, plus my life experiences at the present incarnation (as
David :-), doesn't it? <<

My comment was directed specifically at the moment of birth, but yes, as
one grows, life experiences begin to alter the essential Equilibrium one
is born with.

>> Does it also mean that on the birth-day of my next incarnation my
Equilibrium will be the same as on my day of death? <<

No. After physical death, the astral personality that has developed
over the incarnation dis-integrates. When the astral dis-integration is
complete, the spirit rises to the level of the mental plane that
corresponds with the maturity of the Individual Self. The astral body
that forms upon re-birth reflects the maturity of the *Individual Self*,
not that of the previous incarnation's astral personality.

>> Finally, what role do genes play in all this? Are they simply the
physical expression of our Spiritual Maturity? We tend to resemble our
parents in terms of character traits; does it mean that there is some
kind of a correlation between the spirit maturity of children and
parents? <<

Our genetic inheritance is a manifestation of karma and the lessons we
must learn during incarnation. In this sense they do have to do with
one's spiritual maturity but often this connection doesn't appear
"logical" For example you can't say that a person born with a genetic
defect is necessarily spiritually immature. In fact, quite the opposite
might be true considering that the lessons brought by genetic defects
can often require a great amount of spiritual maturity to live with.

>> You also said that, "A person who has not achieved the Elemental
Equilibrium bases their morals upon external input -- from their
parents, loved ones, church, society in general, etc. But the
Equilibrated individual bases their morality upon inner directives
alone." What about two Equilibrated individuals? The only thing they
will SURELY have in common is their independent foundation of morality
upon their internal selves. The nature of this morality will, however,
depend on the specific maturity of their spirit. Am I right? <<

There will actually be a greater moral commonality between two astrally
Equilibrated individuals than two who are not and who therefore rely
upon an external moral code, be it cultural or religious. The reason
for this greater commonality is two-fold: Number one, when morality
arises from *internal* necessity, it is solid and no longer situational.
And number two, internally (i.e., spiritually) is where we share our
deepest degree of commonality.

My best to you,
:) Rawn Clark
26 Feb 2004
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