Three Stages of Service

Three Stages in the evolution of Service.




1. Service to Self:

Gratification of Ego - Self Image/Esteem - Early in life (chronologically and/or spiritually)- the tendency to be motivated by direct ego fulfillment. A valuable form of service - a necessary step.


2. Service to Others:

Gratification of Ego - Self Image/Esteem - Purpose - Meaning - Immortality.
Adopting "service to others" as fulfillment (still ego). In most of us, still rooted in self-service/fulfillment - rewarding the self. A valuable form of service - a necessary step.


3. Service as "Way":

Service - as seamless state of being.

Service - not exceptional acts, practices or behaviors.

Service - an end unto itself.

Service - noticed, or unnoticed - irrelevant.

Service - without meaning, purpose, or reward.

Service - not driven - not drawn.

Service - without past, present or future.

Service - without intent, plan, or measure.

Service - without expectation - without disappointment.

Service - without fixed form or structure - as "Way".

Stage one is practically autonomic, is required for competent functioning as a human, and is necessary before stage two can become available as an option.

Stage two is a choice, and most often a natural outgrowth of and compliment to stage one. Stage two is important and valuable, but is not necessary for competent human function. Stage two is however, a necessary pre-requisite for stage three.

Stage three is seldom understood or experienced, yet may be essential to the survival of our species and our planet. Stage three service unfolds only of it's own accord, in it's own time and only as part of a comprehensive discipline that focuses upon acceptance of "what is". In it's purest form it cannot be described, but only experienced.