I didn't think that's what you were saying but after reading the post I went a lookin for something! I have been refering back to Mr. Kenny's paper on the subject (collective consciousness in particular)... Here's what I got;
"Harmful Field Effects. Occasionally someone asks me whether field effects can be harmful. The simple answer is yes. In fact, we all already live in the midst of a number of harmful, unhealthy fields. We may be in a destructive relationship, or work in a toxic organization with a narcissistic leader, or be part of a religious organization that has cult-like characteristics, or live in a community characterized by high levels of conflict or crime. But what about individuals or groups who consciously and maliciously harm others? This is a very important question. Larry Dossey has documented examples of the ability of malicious thoughts to harm and cause disease.278 You can take steps to inoculate yourself, so to speak. HeartMath, for example, has found that people, who are able to maintain their own physiological coherence, are “more internally stable and, thus, less vulnerable to being negatively affected.”279 This is one reason that I stress development and practice so much: the more you can discover who you truly are, the more you can develop your own internal compass, and the more you choose to live in a state of honesty, acceptance and love, the less you will be affected by negative, external influences. Some people, such as the TM practitioners, believe that the powers of influence one achieves are commensurate with one’s level of consciousness, and are otherwise unavailable. In addition, as one’s moral development and identification with others evolves, one chooses to live more responsibly and for the sake of the common good. In such cases, causing harm to others becomes less and less likely. This is another reason I stress development and practice. A growing body of research seems to indicate that our thoughts and feelings, individually and collectively, affect others – perhaps to a degree we have not imagined or understood. I believe, therefore, that we have a personal responsibility to develop our capacities, strengthen our concern and care for the common good, and create healing field effects in our organizations and communities. I do believe that the TM practitioners are correct when they say that coherent, unified, field consciousness is much more powerful than typically incoherent, malicious intentions.280 The cautions and considerations that I have just outlined, lead me to speak a bit about the crucial importance of practice, development and character for the building and sustaining of collective consciousness and wisdom on behalf of the common good."- http://www.collectivewisdominitiative.org/papers/kenny_science.htm With emphasis on the last sentence! On Aug 31, 8:58 pm, ornamentalmind <[email protected]> wrote: > Gruff: > 1. I have confidence in the human race. > 2. I have faith in the human race. > 3. I do NOT wish the destruction of humanity. > 4. I do not appreciate your condescension. > 5. I wish you well. > > On Aug 31, 11:32 am, gruff <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > "... On Aug 31, 10:55 am, ornamentalmind <[email protected]> > > wrote: ..." > > > > I share a slight softening of my grave doubt that humanity will > > > survive when I read such things. The more of us that at least have > > > access to this, the more the possibility that our goal of survival, > > > which is now based upon the recognition of such a unity, can have the > > > chance to manifest. > > > Orn, I do wish I could give you even a small portion of my confidence > > and faith in the human race. However, that said, if the number of > > people who think we are going to hell in a handbasket reaches critical > > mass, I'm afraid you'll have your wish.- Hide quoted text - > > - Show quoted text -
