In light of recent world events where conflict exists, it is useful to consider what Rudolf Steiner shared with regard to finding a way forward for humanity to co-exist peacefully. He stated in one of his lectures that “the essence of real love is ….. an equilibrium of polarities”. 

Dating back to the time of Plato and Aristotle, the power to hold this balance between extremes was known as Wisdom. Steiner suggested that for our times, it is appropriate that we exercise this wisdom by finding the right balance between apathy and sensuous, passionate devotion. He said that goodness consists of avoiding the extremes of either Luciferic or Ahrimanic influences.

 A way in which to avoid either is to develop within ourselves the quality of ‘interest’. Steiner suggested that we are best guided in our actions when we take a proper healthy interest in the human beings and world of nature around us. He suggested that the more we extend our genuine interests, our genuine inner participation in events around us, the more our mental horizons are widened, the “closer we grow towards the creation of a universal fellowship of humankind.” 

Steiner was emphatic and often shared the sentiment that, progress towards universal fellowship “is not achieved by the mere preaching of universal love, but by the continuing extension of our interests, of our participation, so that, eventually, we are able to transpose ourselves with loving understanding into other human beings, into other human beings with widely different, often contrasting characters, racial and national characteristics, religious and philosophical views”. In effect, having loving interest and understanding will call forth the right moral action from the human soul.  

So, the question we can ask ourselves is, are we able to open our mind to understanding the point of view of people we feel triggered or challenged by? Are we able to maintain an interest in others when they do not feel like they are “our tribe”? Are we able to maintain a sense of equanimity when confronted with a choice of apathy or passion for something or someone.

Through Steiner education we are striving to educate our children to be purposeful, creative, thoughtful human beings with a real interest in the world and one another.  It’s a worthy cause.  

Movie night- THIS SATURDAY

“The Last Daughter - Healing is Hidden in the Past”

The PSC and PWS communities are invited to to this night out under the stars and a way to improve our dialogue with First Nations people. Please see the booking link below:

https://springmovienight2023.eventbrite.com.au

Class 12 Play - 1.5 weeks to go!

See inside for details of the Class 12 Play, Arabian Nights at the Subiaco Arts Centre: Tickets:  https://www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au/venues/subiaco-arts-centre/whats-on/arabian-nights/