07-06-2010, 02:20 PM
I think the reason why spiritually enlightened teachers don't disseminate pure information, but instead speak in parables or tailor their message, is that one cannot move another into their open heart. One can guide another towards their open heart. One can point out to another that they are walking on a spiritual path, but one cannot actually walk the path for another. Communicating the Truth to another by way of metaphor or some other creative way must be the most effective way, or the Buddha and Jesus would have gone around speaking of the universal order of things.
When speaking to others who haven't yet begun, or are just beginning to seek, I believe it is more helpful to tailor the message to their particular mode of thinking at that time. Note that tailoring the message isn't changing the content, just the style of delivery. Rather than communicate as directly as you can with words the nature of Truth, speaking to them at their level will more clearly illuminate their own path of self discovery. This allows them to more clearly see how the Truth you're trying to express relates to them, and in effect, gives to them the first rung of the ladder that you yourself are already climbing. The "object of the game" is to allow the circumstances to come about that provide the first spark that ignites their fire of inner seeking.
For example, the message in the book "What is Love" was tailored towards the young person receiving it. But it still contains in essence what is communicated to the adults as well. (http://www.llresearch.org/library/what_i...e_pdf.aspx)
There is no blue chakra blockage when one doesn't communicate the full scope of information to others because in that particular area of the life experience, the full scope of information isn't requested by the ones who are listening. Therefore, by communicating to them the essence of Truth wrapped up in its own special way, like a gift you're giving to them, you're providing them with exactly what they need at that time. But just how, and when, to communicate, is always a puzzle to me...
When speaking to others who haven't yet begun, or are just beginning to seek, I believe it is more helpful to tailor the message to their particular mode of thinking at that time. Note that tailoring the message isn't changing the content, just the style of delivery. Rather than communicate as directly as you can with words the nature of Truth, speaking to them at their level will more clearly illuminate their own path of self discovery. This allows them to more clearly see how the Truth you're trying to express relates to them, and in effect, gives to them the first rung of the ladder that you yourself are already climbing. The "object of the game" is to allow the circumstances to come about that provide the first spark that ignites their fire of inner seeking.
For example, the message in the book "What is Love" was tailored towards the young person receiving it. But it still contains in essence what is communicated to the adults as well. (http://www.llresearch.org/library/what_i...e_pdf.aspx)
There is no blue chakra blockage when one doesn't communicate the full scope of information to others because in that particular area of the life experience, the full scope of information isn't requested by the ones who are listening. Therefore, by communicating to them the essence of Truth wrapped up in its own special way, like a gift you're giving to them, you're providing them with exactly what they need at that time. But just how, and when, to communicate, is always a puzzle to me...