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2006-3-10 06:12:00

My Friends,

It was too bad to discover that Johann unsubbed. I have enjoyed many of his posts and they have been a positive contribution.

It sounds like he feels ignored or unappreciated from one poster in particular. It also sounds like some romantic energy not returned may be in play.

Most of the complaints I receive are not from being ignored by someone but from being paid too much attention or insulted by someone. I feel that if someone wants to ignore me (and many do) that's not going to cause me any harm.

Johann made the comment about certain posts upsetting him. Over the years I have received quite a bit of criticism on and off the list about the writings of various members.

Here are just a few of the comments I have received as I roughly remember them.

You should have let this person post because...

He/she is not sincere.
He is with the Dark Brothers.
He is evil.
He insulted me. (Often I cannot see the insult and no name was mentioned).
He insulted you.
He didn't make any sense.
He's argumentative.
He's a show off.
He's a know it all.
He wants to subvert your teachings.
He rambles.
He has nothing to offer.
He's a #$%^^&*<>?.

There are some who wish we would be more strict in our moderation and there are others who feel we should not have moderation at all. Whatever course we pick will not please everyone.

Let me repeat my philosophy on moderation which reflects my philosophy on almost every aspect of life.

It is to allow maximum freedom with a minimal amount of rules and restrictions. Restrictions and rules are only to be implemented to maintain order and correct direction.

This philosophy as applied to moderation means that some fairly rough posts will get through now and then. Also some fairly argumentative ones will get through as well as some that strongly disagree with me and others on the list.

Some who want a sterile list do not like this and quit. The ones who stay and post have to be fairly mentally tough. This makes for an interesting gathering of thinkers.

What does it take to get rejected?

The most common rejections are posts that are too far away from the interest of the list or political postings when the subject is not on topic. The trouble with political posts is that if they are responded to it can lead the group and me way off our intended direction. It may take us weeks to get back where we left off.

Other posts that are rejected are those that we think will be a distraction for the list or too negative or insulting in some way. Sometimes we miss here and when we do, members let us know. If members start complaining about a certain poster then we will monitor his posts more carefully.

Dan writes:

"I was asked off list if I would update the compilation of JJ teachings on Revelations I made awhile back so it was current. I thought I would reply here in case anyone else is interested:

"Coitainly, heah 'tis current as of right now..."

JJ:

Let me mention here that I am rewriting and editing the posts on Revelation and they will be published in book form. They will probably be published as two volumes when completed.

Dennis writes:

"Right now the material of DK [Djwhal Khul} is still a mystery to me such as the solar plexus, three higher chakras of the Solar Lords and etc. I'm not really sure I want to spend the time to learn about it right now. Unfortunately a good golf or NBA basketball game is more important. Is that sad or what?"

JJ:

Some may judge you negatively over this but such judgments are difficult to make accurately. The reason is found in Solomon's Principle:

"There is a time and season for all things..."

-- even golf and basketball.

Now some spend time at recreation when they are better off spending time at work or study. But after a period of work it is very healthful to spend some time with pure frivolous recreation.

One thing I have taught is that approximately one life out of seven is a "Sabbath life." This means that one person out of seven that you see around you seems to have a fairly easy life. Just look around you and you will see this to be so. Sometimes after six difficult lives it will just be the right thing to do to spoil ourselves.

When the six with difficult lives see the seventh living a fairly frivolous life of ease they sometimes feel a little miffed and assume he is a slacker. What is not realized is that he is just resting, getting the strength necessary for his next major struggle. In saying this we must keep in mind that some are true slackers when they should be working, but some are resting as they should.

People in various stages of evolution treat the "Sabbath life" differently. The average person gets little done but a resting up in preparation for struggles to come. The disciple will also have a fairly easy life, but will still use his time and talents in service, but it will be a service that is enjoyable for him with no major problems.

I am looking forward to my "Sabbath life," but this is definitely not it.

"Eat a live toad the first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day."
-- Unknown