Purpose, Passion and Principles
@everyone Grand Rising! The Connection is about Purpose , Passion and Principles like the 42 Principles of Ma’at.
The 42 Principles of Ma'at are part of the ancient Egyptian moral and ethical system, which revolved around concepts of truth, balance, order, harmony, law, morality, and justice. Ma'at, as a goddess and an idea, represented these values that were crucial for maintaining order in both society and the cosmos. Below are the principles, often presented as declarations of innocence or virtues to be upheld in daily life. After listing them, I'll provide a brief explanation of each principle and how it relates to The Connection…
I have not committed sin.
I have not committed robbery with violence.
I have not slain men and women.
I have not purloined offerings.
I have not stolen the property of the gods.
I have not carried away food.
I have not uttered curses.
I have not committed adultery.
I have not made anyone cry.
I have not felt sorrow without reason.
I have not assaulted anyone.
I have not stolen anyone's land.
I have not been an eavesdropper.
I have not falsely accused anyone.
I have not been angry without reason.
I have not seduced anyone's wife.
I have not polluted myself.
I have not terrorized anyone.
I have not disobeyed the law.
I have not been exclusively angry.
I have not behaved with violence.
I have not caused disruption of peace.
I have not acted hastily or without thought.
I have not overstepped my boundaries of concern.
I have not exaggerated my words when speaking.
I have not used evil thoughts, words or deeds.
I have not polluted the water.
I have not spoken angrily or arrogantly.
I have not cursed anyone in thought, word or deeds.
I have not placed myself on a pedestal.
I have not stolen what belongs to God.
I have not stolen from or disrespected the deceased.
I have not taken food from a child.
I have not acted with insolence.
I have not destroyed property belonging to God.
I have not prevented the flow of water.
The Relation to The Connection:
Committing no sin implies living in harmony with others, fostering positive connections and societal balance.
Avoiding robbery with violence underscores the respect for others' possessions and safety, essential for societal trust and connection.
Not stealing emphasizes respecting others' rights, fostering trust and mutual respect in the community.
Not slaying highlights the sanctity of life and the importance of living in peace with others.
Not stealing grain points to respecting community resources, crucial for the survival and connection among community members.
Not purloining offerings stresses the importance of honesty and respect in religious practices, connecting individuals with the divine.
Not stealing from the gods underscores the respect for divine laws and the spiritual connection between the divine and the mundane.
Not lying fosters honesty, building trustful relationships and a truthful community.
Not taking food away emphasizes the importance of ensuring everyone has access to basic necessities, fostering communal support.
Not cursing promotes positive speech, which is essential for maintaining harmonious relationships.
Avoiding adultery highlights the importance of loyalty and trust in personal relationships, strengthening familial and societal bonds.
Not causing sorrow underscores the importance of empathy and compassion in interactions, essential for deep connections.
Not feeling unnecessary sorrow encourages emotional balance and resilience, promoting inner peace that supports healthy connections.
Not assaulting emphasizes the importance of respecting others' physical integrity, crucial for a peaceful society.
Being truthful in actions fosters reliability and trustworthiness in relationships.
Not stealing land highlights respect for others' property, crucial for community stability and respect.
Not eavesdropping respects privacy, essential for trust and personal boundaries.
Not falsely accusing emphasizes justice and truth, foundations for a fair society.
Not being unjustly angry promotes emotional control, fostering peaceful and stable relationships.
Not seducing a partner underscores fidelity, critical for trust and respect in relationships.
Not polluting oneself with negative actions maintains personal integrity, affecting how one connects with others.
Not terrorizing promotes safety and security in interactions, foundational for community trust.
Obeying the law supports societal order…
I stop here to point out that most of us have been trained to believe that the opposite of wealth is poverty but due to the disconnection and miseducation of these principles,
THE OPPOSITE OF WEALTH HAS BECOME INJUSTICE.
My passion is to make The Connection and restore what was lost. I will never cease in this pursuit.
“Just Go!” Don’t Stop