Theos-Talk Archives (September 1999 Message tt00025)

> Yes, I agree that it can feel like an interogation when people want to know
> what we have read and what we know, especially if we feel unsure of
> ourselves in the first place.  Do you think this might vary with the motives
> of inquirer?  When there is that compassion and open-ness that you referred
> to then perhaps asking such questions can be a way of getting to know the
> newcomer and what they are looking for rather than labelling them with
> baseless assumptions.  This could help us make some suggestions, if any were
> required, that more suited their needs.
> 
> RICH:  I would be interested to hear how you answer your own question.
> 
> ...Peter
> 
> > beings, a kindness and compassion for all beings.
> >
> > If we are outgoing, friendly, willing to listen to people first I
> > think you
> > will see people responding... If we turn them off by suggesting they must
> > study a book we appear too intellectual to them and fail to connect., The
> > natural curiosity of people will lead them to the books anyway and
> > practical studies can then be suggested...
> >
> > EGALITARIANISM:
> >
> >  I dislike very much the need to prove oneself (tell about yourself and
> > what you've read or studied so we can put you the seeker in your place)
> > that goes on before one is accepted (if they are ever accepted!)... the
> > implication being that among theosophists there is this stuffy elitism and
> > lets look down the long nose at the world and other people...We must
> > studiously avoid putting people in cubbies where we think they belong and
> > offer the same  acceptance and love to all..once and for all...
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I tottaly agree with what you say exelent . 
listen to all possible way to help be it by example or sugestionn or
work
but not sit on a fence and do nothing.
LUCIO.

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