I am very interested in the study of impartation.There are two kinds of impartation - that which is beneficial and that which is harmful. Beneficial impartation I would consider to be positive impartation. Harmful impartation is negative impartation. Impartation is basically the reception of spiritual influence into our own spirits. Impartation is a product of network interaction. For each individual there is a network of relationships. It is this relational interaction that results in the raising up or the lowering of our own spiritual condition. Boundaries are a significant tool in the cultivation of positive networks. Life is always a series of choices. Sometimes we even decide to not decide. This is still a choice. Each day we choose to respond in a positive fashion or to react in a negative manner. As we respond in love each day, this imparts positive value to the network of which we are a member. Unless we are alone on an island, or completely withdrawn or isolated, we always a member of a network. It is good to discern the nature of the network or networks of which we belong. Just like belonging to a country club - is membership beneficial and do the costs outweigh the return? In our life we may encounter negative people - those who make a habit of complaining or criticizing. This type of poisonous personality can unfortunately be contagious. It is our responsiblity as people of a positive destiny to enable positive boundaries that would resist any negative impartation. Conversly, when we find positive interaction occuring, we can choose to receive that positive impartation within our spirits. August 11, 1998 |