THE BASIC WORTH REALIZED IN CONTRIBUTING INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS TO GROUP GOALS.
 

Gate 8.1: Honesty.
The truthful acceptance of limitation and re-cognition that it can only be transcended through sharing.

Exaltation:
The awareness that the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. Knowing
that creative expression must be honestly communicated and shared.

Detriment:
Withdrawal.
The fear of losing individuality in a group environment.
The design to share creativity at the expense of individuality.

Gate 8.2: Service.
The ability to lead by serving the will of the majority.

Exaltation:
The application of universally accepted systems.
When connected through the Alpha Channel to Gate 31 Influence,
the potential for widespread and revolutionary effect on society.
The capacity of the Self to lead when chosen.

Detriment:
Elitism and denegation by democrats of democracy. The capacity of the Self once
chosen to feel superior to those who chose them.

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Gate 8.3: The phoney.
The rejection of any institutionalized order.

Exaltation:
The perfected and rarely detected superficial intimacy. The example as an expression
through style, not substance.

Detriment:
A shallowness that underestimates others and overestimates its own ability to continue its deception without detection.
An overreliance and unfounded confidence in style.

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Gate 8.4: Respect.
The gift of naturally recognizing the contributions of others and particularly,
the acknowledgement of those who lead by example.

Exaltation:
The uncompromising drive to assimilate.
The drive to contribute and be an example to and for others.

Detriment:
In a group where limitation is transcended,
reason alone cannot predict individual worth.
As an example,
the acknowledged leader of an athletic team is not necessarily the most talented.
A gift for contribution that is not conditioned by limitations.


Gate 8.5: Dharma.
Holding together does not exclude eventual separation.
Successful union, after a proper term will encourage separation.
The fledgling once mature is expected to leave the nest.
This is right action which does not harm the integrity of the union.

Exaltation:
The teacher.
Contribution as part of a process of sharing that accepts and expects limitation,
exemplified in teaching.

Detriment:
The parent that cannot let go of the child,
understanding only,
that its authority is being challenged.
Contribution as an end in itself that neither accepts nor expects limitation,
exemplified by the parent that cannot let go of the child.


Gate 8.6: Communion.
The certainty which grows out of harmony.

Exaltation:
The awareness of patterns that ensures correct timing.
The gift of knowing when to contribute creatively.

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Detriment:
Doubt,
which may engender regret even in the most ideal circumstances.
Uncertainty in timing and regret despite circumstances.