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Magazine Overview

Title: Revelations of Awareness
Issue: 85-10, Issue No. 273
Publisher: Cosmic Awareness Communications
Date: October 1985

This issue of Revelations of Awareness, published by Cosmic Awareness Communications, focuses on interpersonal dynamics, particularly the concept of master-slave relationships. It explores how individuals can avoid falling into these roles and emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and clear communication.

How to Avoid Becoming a Master or a Servant in a Relationship

The core message of this section, attributed to Cosmic Awareness, is that entities often face problems related to desires and the obstacles involved in achieving them. When entities rely on others for assistance, they may inadvertently place undue responsibility on them, leading to a situation where one entity becomes the servant and the other the master. This is not about hierarchical roles in occupations but about unhealthy dependency where one person's problems are taken on by another, often out of a desire to please or avoid conflict. The text warns against entities who simply direct others, expecting them to fulfill goals or avoid undesirable outcomes, thus avoiding their own responsibilities.

What Isn't a Master/Slave Relationship

It is clarified that not all hierarchical structures are master/slave relationships. In professional settings, delegation of tasks based on expertise or time constraints is considered appropriate and not indicative of a master/slave dynamic. This type of relationship is defined by agreed-upon roles and responsibilities within an organization or circumstance.

The Problem of Taking On Another's Issues

The issue arises when one entity's problem becomes so identified with by another that the second entity takes on the stress, effort, and karma associated with it. This can lead to the first entity giving directions and orders, while the second entity does the work. This is often not about fulfilling a goal but about avoiding an undesirable result, with the first entity placing the responsibility on the second.

Whose Problem Is This, Anyway? Yours or Mine?

Entities are urged to become aware of their relationships to avoid encouraging irresponsibility in others. When an entity realizes they are being used unfairly, they must question whether the problem is truly theirs. The answer is that it is your problem if it affects you, if you accept the obligation to deal with it, or if you have not refused the obligation. The problem is yours when you accept it and when it affects your life.

When Does a Problem Become Your Problem?

One has the right to interfere in another's life if invited, if their behavior directly or indirectly affects you, your loved ones, your occupation, emotions, security, or future. This interference can be through direct invitation or indirect cues, such as witnessing a dangerous situation.

The Role of Different Approaches

Two approaches to dealing with others' behaviors are presented: one where entities do not interfere, and another where they do. Both are deemed appropriate. The existence of diverse approaches enriches self-awareness by providing different reflections. Some entities benefit from others interfering in their lives to guide them, while others value the freedom to discover their own mistakes.

The Chronic Dependent

Entities with long-term, chronic needs who desire to be productive are distinguished from those who merely talk about their intentions and ask for investments without putting in the effort. The latter are described as chronic dependents who may need to experience the 'School of Hard Knocks' to learn self-reliance. While it's important to care for those with dependency complexes, advice, counseling, and opportunities for employment are often more beneficial than mere material handouts, as they help build character and self-esteem.

The Most Wretched of Entities--the Alcoholic

Entities who are always provided for may remain immature and lack self-esteem. Gifts given without effort can lead to psychological crippling, particularly among alcoholics. The combination of vanity (thinking one is special without earning it) and dependency (expecting needs to be met without effort) is seen as a common trait among alcoholics. Vanity stems from a fear of rejection and a need for external validation.

The Unvain Entity

An unvain entity focuses on doing what is required, regardless of external approval, and is concerned with getting the job done rather than being seen as special. The issue of vanity and dependency is linked to an immature, self-centered attitude.

Why Would One Keep Another Dependent?

Entities may keep others dependent to feel a sense of importance, power, and responsibility, which can be energizing. The dependent entity may feel gratitude, loyalty, and security, hindering their personal growth and independence. Dominant entities may discourage efforts of the dependent to break free, reinforcing the dependency.

How Do You Relate to Another?

To understand one's relationships, it is suggested to imagine substituting different people into a relationship to see how one's reactions and responses change. This exercise helps clarify the influence others have and how one's own actions impact relationships. Visualizing different energies exchanged between entities can lead to a deeper understanding of relationship dynamics beyond mere words.

The Confrontation Awareness Advocates (Trial by Confrontation)

Confrontation is presented not as a win-lose scenario but as a trial where both parties can gain understanding and willingly alter their perspectives. This involves openly discussing issues, presenting arguments, and seeking equity, fact, and truth. It is likened to a trial in court, where arguments are presented in a standardized manner to facilitate understanding and resolution.

After the Confrontation: What If the Patterns Continue?

If patterns of behavior persist after a confrontation, it becomes easier to speak out and state that one is no longer influenced by that behavior. The showdown should lead to discussions where areas of concern are brought out. If understanding is reached, the situation may remain the same but with mutual agreement. If one party alters their position and the other does not, or if both alter, the process of trial and adjustment occurs.

The Problem with Courts

The issue of courts is raised, suggesting they may not always seek justice but rather expediency, sometimes leading to prejudiced or unjust outcomes. Similarly, in arguments, the entity with the strongest support may falsely accuse another and win due to prejudism, not facts.

How the Pattern Can Continue

Patterns of dominance and submission can become fixed in relationships. Entities may continue to win or surrender based on established patterns, even if it means covering up mistakes and ignoring facts. This can occur due to a desire to avoid conflict or to maintain a status quo, even at the expense of truth and honesty.

Question: Were Women Once Amazons?

A question is posed regarding a theory that women were once dominant, then tyrannical, leading men to band together and subjugate them. Cosmic Awareness acknowledges validity in the theory, referencing books on comparative religion and the concept of the 'White Goddess.' It suggests that in early prehistoric times, matriarchal societies may have existed where women controlled tribes and men's lives were primarily for procreation and sustenance.

A History of the Trinities in Religions

The text traces the evolution of religious trinities, noting that early religions were often based on feminine deities. The shift towards masculine-dominated trinities, particularly in Christianity, is seen as a way to subjugate women and assert male dominance. This is presented as a convenience for men to create a double standard and maintain control.

Why Men Fear Women

Fears men develop regarding women are often rooted in childhood experiences with mothers, leading to a perception of women as threatening. This fear, combined with potential trauma, can drive men to maintain control over their wives to prevent them from becoming dominant.

Women Hold the Power, but No Pussy-Whipping!

Women are seen as holding power through their ability to be magnetic and receptive, particularly by allowing men to express themselves verbally. This openness can foster respect and devotion from men. The text suggests that women who prevent men from expressing themselves verbally may inadvertently lead to actions of flight or fight, and that controlling men's actions is not possible through verbal dominance alone.

How to Make Love Spring Anew

Men often seek mistresses because they can talk to them, whereas they may find their wives psychologically closed to their expression. The key to rekindling love is for wives to be receptive to their husbands' feelings, even difficult ones, and to respond with understanding and support. This nurturing approach can lead to renewed devotion and love.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around interpersonal relationships, power dynamics, and personal responsibility. The editorial stance, as conveyed through Cosmic Awareness, advocates for self-awareness, honest communication, and the recognition of one's own role in relationship patterns. It critiques unhealthy dependency and dominance, promoting a balanced approach where individuals take responsibility for their own problems and engage in relationships based on mutual respect and understanding. The issue also touches upon historical and religious contexts to explain current gender dynamics and societal structures.

Title: REVELATIONS OF AWARENESS
Issue: 11
Volume: 12
Date: Sunday, April 21, 1985
Publisher: Cosmic Awareness Communications
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of Revelations of Awareness features a cover illustration of a fiery, winged creature rising from a burning landscape, with the headline "Entire city declared a sanctuary." The magazine delves into various topics, including interpersonal dynamics, metaphysical laws, government actions, and political events.

Overcoming the Battered Wife Syndrome

The issue addresses the Battered Wife Syndrome, presenting a technique where a woman can allow a man to express his hostile feelings, responding with gratitude. This approach, it is suggested, can nullify the man's hostility and lead to a more harmonious relationship where the man becomes more receptive to the woman's feelings. The technique involves active listening and encouraging open communication. However, the text also acknowledges that this approach is not always sufficient. For men who lack respect for women and view them as possessions, deeper therapy is required, and in such cases, the woman is advised to leave the situation for her safety.

The article distinguishes between men who strike out due to psychological issues (hitting their mother, society, or a reflection of themselves) and those who have no respect for women and see them as objects. It emphasizes that no woman should feel obligated to live in a situation of physical abuse. While the technique might pacify the syndrome in some instances, particularly if the wife's actions have contributed to the man's frustration, it is not a universal solution. External pressures, such as job-related or social stress, or internal psychological issues, can also lead to violence. In cases where the man attacks the female simply as an object, the woman is advised to do whatever is necessary to protect herself, which may include verbal or mental concessions, fleeing, or, in extreme circumstances, physical self-defense.

The Law of Magic

This section defines the "Law of Magic" as the force that creates change. It posits that physical change originates from a change in consciousness, which is influenced by anticipation, imagery, preparation, fears, and desires. The quality and intensity of description and imagery, along with collective or disruptive energies, all play a role in directing change. The text states that every entity is, to some degree, both a victim and a master of this law, which is presented as an extension of the "Law of Unity."

A Message of Spring

This piece reflects on the cyclical nature of spring as a time of rebirth and new beginnings. However, it also serves as a somber reminder of unfulfilled tasks, things left unsaid, and beginnings that have found no ending. The Awareness prompts readers to question how many more springs they will experience, suggesting that the answer to this question holds the key to decisions made as they approach this Awareness.

Good FBI Work

This article reports on an FBI investigation into a conspiracy involving extremist organizations in uncovering an "unconventional" list of federal and state judges in Oregon. The FBI claimed to have found a list of judges who produced "subversive" materials and who were allegedly involved in a plot to kill federal judges. The investigation also focused on a contained five-gallon jug of "subversive" materials and a list of judicial names and addresses.

Court Grants Broad Secrecy Power to CIA

A Supreme Court ruling is discussed, which granted the CIA sweeping power to withhold documents from the public, even if the information was not related to national security. The justices unanimously decided that the intelligence agency legally denied a request for data about the experimental drug program MKULTRA, conducted between 1953 and 1966. Justices Thurgood Marshall and Willis Brennan, while agreeing with the specific case outcome, criticized the majority for granting the CIA overly broad authority. They argued that the CIA should have to prove that researchers were involved in sensitive projects before refusing record requests. Little is known about the MKULTRA project because most of its records were destroyed in 1973.

Reagan Destroys Language

This editorial criticizes President Ronald Reagan, accusing him of consistently falsifying facts and numbers. It questions whether his inaccuracies are due to ignorance or deliberate lying. The article specifically mentions Reagan's claims regarding the farm bill and defense spending reductions. It also condemns the Reagan administration's secret war against the Nicaraguan government, providing money and military advice to anti-Sandinista guerrillas, whom Reagan refers to as "freedom fighters." The editorial highlights the guerrillas' alleged actions of raping, torturing, and slaughtering civilians. It notes that Congress has refused Reagan's request to arm these guerrillas, leading him to reframe the aid as a "peace plan" or "humanitarian aid" for a 60-day negotiation period, with the potential to arm the fighters if negotiations fail. The author expresses concern about the U.S. becoming an "armed camp that exports terrorism" and questions whether the country will also permit the destruction of its language.

Letters to the Editor

One letter criticizes The Olympian for choosing Richard Nixon to write a retrospective on the Vietnam War, given Nixon's history of lying and his role in the Watergate scandal. The letter points out that Nixon systematically falsified reports to hide the secret bombing of Cambodia and questions the basis for giving him extensive coverage.

Another letter, from Tonja Jackson of Seattle, expresses cynicism about the "peacekeepers" term used for new Russian weapons, calling them "people killers."

Tens of Thousands March to Protest Reagan's Policies

This article reports on a large demonstration in Washington D.C. where tens of thousands marched to protest President Reagan's domestic budget cuts, arms buildup, Central American policy, and South Africa's racial segregation. The protest, dubbed a "Festival of Resistance," included signs calling to "Stop the secret U.S. war against Nicaragua" and "Freeze and reverse the arms race." Similar rallies were held on the West Coast. The article mentions Reverend Jesse Jackson's prayer at the White House and quotes Reverend William Sloan Coffin's belief that Americans will eventually become disillusioned with Reagan's policies. Folk singer Pete Seeger performed, and organizers expressed the importance of showing numbers to influence politicians.

New Russian Weapon Freezes Victim's Brain

This brief report mentions a new Russian weapon, a knockout gas that allegedly freezes a victim's brain instantly, making them appear "flashfrozen." The weapon is reportedly tested in Afghanistan and designed to penetrate gas masks. It is described as "the silent killer" and can be deployed through bombs, artillery, grenades, or a handheld device.

Other Briefs

• Cambridge Sanctuary: The city of Cambridge, Mass., declared itself a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants, offering protection from federal deportation efforts.
• 21% Would Move Out of Canada: A poll indicates that twenty-one percent of Canadians would leave the country if they could, with many citing the desire for more freedom and opportunity.
• U.S. Paratroops Jump in Honduras: U.S. and Honduran paratroops participated in joint military maneuvers in Honduras, involving parachute jumps and low-level strafing runs.
• Pravda Proposes Regular Summits: The Soviet newspaper Pravda suggested the Soviet Union is ready for regular summit meetings with the U.S. to improve relations, contingent on American willingness.
• 'Aphrodisiac' Cited in Woman's Death: A woman in Lake Worth, Florida, died after allegedly sniffing or drinking a product called Primo, a supposed aphrodisiac that caused her to fall into a coma.
• Three-Ring Circus: An article criticizes U.S. defense contractors for alleged overcharging and defrauding the government, citing examples from General Dynamics and General Electric.
• A Trap Set for Lookers Catches the 'Loo kees': In Hilliard, Florida, a trap set to catch boys peeping into a girls' restroom accidentally caught three girls who were peeping at the boys.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently critiques government secrecy and perceived abuses of power, particularly concerning the CIA and the Reagan administration's foreign and domestic policies. There is a strong emphasis on individual interpretation and spiritual awareness, as seen in the "Law of Magic" and "A Message of Spring" sections. The publication appears to hold a critical stance towards military actions and government overreach, advocating for peace and individual freedom. The editorial stance is generally progressive and anti-establishment, with a focus on psychological well-being and societal issues like domestic violence.