RE: What is the best way to move forward when faced with dissension within a community?
This is such a beautiful response to the question, so much depth to your writing and one thing you discussed which I think no other touched on was psychic vampirism, which I myself did not think of, but such an important point to bring up as to why some sit so comfortably within dissension, almost unfazed by it. I have answered a lot in my response, but I love your solutions/ outcomes, this
This notification, however, should be done with an intention of pure, unconditional love, without any blaming or projection.
and so much this, this is so important to remember, as everything that happens brings with it such a huge opportunity for learning.
No one is to blame for the situation, not the group and not the dissenting member. As a metaphor, an atom is not "to blame" because it disconnects from a molecule it was previously bonded with. It is the impersonal consequence of spiritual biochemistry. Whatever shift occurs will be for the best of the group, the dissenting individual, and the universe at large.
Thank you for this xxxx
Hey @trucklife-family, I'm so happy you got something out of my approach to this topic. I felt enriched by the process as I haven't written nearly as much prose as poetry (of course, I can't help but write a bit abstractly, even in an essay!) Psychic vampirism is a very real phenomenon, though not particularly fun to discuss: so I've never mentioned it before, but I think it's integral to understanding the dynamics of disagreement.
The unconditional love aspect is extremely important, and also very challenging to actually embody in the heat of the moment. You are so welcome and thanks to you again for introducing me to @tribesteemup through your blog :-D Have a fantastic day.