2008-02-26-Let Others Talk

Session

Lesson

Teacher: “It is not necessary for you to try to convince someone else of the truth. When a truth is absolute, its own reality will speak for itself, and will not need any demonstration. Sometimes you wish to help people in seeing their errors, and show them the best way.

“However, even when wishing to keep someone from suffering is noble, it is not really possible to avoid the experiences they need to live. It is everyone’s individual decision as to the road they will follow. When something is learnt this way, it is never forgotten, due to the emotional and experiential load that comes from learning something by living it.

“So, let others talk to you about their beliefs and their theories. Pose questions that force them to think, and evaluate, so the truth will start to illuminate their hearts. Learn to listen without judgment. Pay attention without trying to formulate an answer while you are listening. Also, never forget to show the truth contained in the ideas of others.”

Note

Translated into English from the Spanish transcript by Nelson.