True Hoarding

2007-10-4 04:53:00

SeeTheFairies writes:

"I have just finished reading the fourth book in the Immortal Series, and I must say, it was some of the most incredible information I have ever read. JJ, you have really outdone yourself in this book."

"I would like to open a discussion about JJ's Parable of Abundance, as it was the one that made me think the most, and has the most pertinence in my life. I really loved the story, and I believe that it talks about a deep truth regarding abundance, and even more importantly, the principle of interdependence and how this can heal the world.

"But it also seems to imply that being prepared for possible future probabilities is unhealthy, and creates an unbalanced state of mind. For me, I have several years of food storage and would someday like to have a fortified underground structure that will allow me to be prepared for the possibility of Earth changes. I personally don't think that is unwise and unhealthy, and would like to open the discussion to anyone who has an opinion on the matter, including JJ, for the purposes of our mutual enlightenment."

JJ:

First, let me welcome you as well as "Thinking Dan" to the list. Glad you liked the book and sorry I took so long to comment on your question.

The most important principle to apply as it relates to this and other subjects where all the pieces do not seem to apply is The Lost Key of the Buddha -- "the Middle Way."  This principle is so important that a whole book is dedicated to it. Solomon summed it up well when he said there is a time and purpose for all things under heaven.

Another important principle is this. The Law of Correspondences is never exact and cannot be used as a precise formula for discovering truth. It is only an indicator. The full picture of the truth always has to be discerned though using the correspondence as a seed thought and then seeing how things play out through the use of the intuition.

In normal times where the life of a society can stand on its own the parable applies. In a living society hoarding is not necessary if the right principles are applied.

The problem many are concerned with is what would happen if there was a near complete collapse. Shouldn't we store food to prepare for such an event? Food storage would be helpful in times of shortages or even a depression, but if there were a total breakdown storage wouldn't do much good as illustrated in my story "Journey's End." The only way to be relatively safe in such a collapse is through the use of the Gathering Principle. Only a united and gathered people could be protected from the mobs that would surface.

Another point is this. The hoarding in the parable applies to taking and storing more than you need for a comfortable life. Since food is an essential then one must do what is necessary to make sure he has enough. If circumstances dictate the storing of some for emergencies then that does not fit in with the hoarding talked about in the parable.

Examples of true hoarding would be:

  1. Saving more money than you need instead of putting it in circulation where it will help others.
  2. Storing up possessions that are beyond what you need. Buying the big house, multiple and luxury cars, expensive jewelry, etc.
  3. Using your time for only things that serve yourself.

The point of the parable is that we should not take more than we need for self if putting the excess in circulation will benefit the whole. This does not mean that we need to take a vow of poverty or not protect ourselves by storing food if deemed necessary.

  

Global Warming Enlightenment:

At least someone on the globe is standing up for justice. Stewart Dimmock, a truck driver in England, brought his case before the government that Al Gore's global warming documentary should not be used to brainwash his child as well as others because it has many inaccuracies. After evidence was presented a judge agreed but is still allowing it to be sent to 3500 schools in February.

Thanks to Dimmock's small victory a warning (similar to one on cigarettes) has to be shown to the students before they watch it.

Full story at:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/