The point of transition between struggle and liberation. The survival of the community is dependent upon a sustained and strong will.
Trait 59 < Trait 40 > Trait 64
Purpose fulfilled through Bonding
This Trait is part of the Strength of Community, A Design of a Part Seeking a Whole, linking Willpower (Trait 40) with Emotional Intelligence (Trait 37). Trait 40 is part of the Tribal (Ego/Will) Circuit with the keynote of support.
Trait 40 is one of three gates of aloneness (12 and 33 are the other two), and carries a sense of being alone even when in a group of people. This aloneness is the beginning of the individuation process; we need to separate ourselves from the Tribe. In essence, it is the desire within us for wholeness, expressed and experienced by others as strong independence, or as stepping away from their interdependence. This is an aspect of the ego's willpower that is essential to the survival of community.
Trait 40 is the love of work, and when we are involved in work that is correct for us, we derive great satisfaction from delivering what we promised to an appreciative Tribe. The relationship bargain needs to be renegotiated often and kept crystal clear. Yes, we are willing to work and to exert our ego's will power to provide for our family or community, but they get access to our earned resources only if they keep their side of the bargain. They need to show appreciation and loyalty for our efforts and support us emotionally, feed us, give us time alone to rest, and take care of us with the resources we provide for them. Without Trait 37, we may find ourselves looking for friendship, and a community to offer our ego's willing provisions to.
Elevation: The subtlety to enjoy deliverance without having to flaunt it. The capacity of the ego to avoid negative forces even if it means being alone.
Challenge: The ego arrogance that demands attention and gets it. The capacity of the ego to demand attention.
The Theme of the Day reflects the neutrino influence on humanity as we move through the Traits and Qualities of the yearly cycle. These daily themes are potentials that you can witness in others and the world around you, and, if correct for you, as you follow your individual Decision-Making Strategy, may become a part of your experience as well.
These themes and qualities may also be found in your personal Career Design. Following the BG5 Live Theme of the Day is a great way understand deeper aspects of ourselves and others.
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