I read a great little quote from Yehuda Berg, someone whose messages I
subscribe to. I felt it was worth passing along. It speaks to the
importance of helping others along with a genuine intention of
benevolence. Sometimes we find ourselves asking others to change
because WE need them to change. This is not the best place to come from
if we want to truly help people for their own good, not ours:
“You
cannot change another human being. Think how hard it is to change
yourself! And even if you could, you would only bring them away from
their purpose – changing themselves.
We
can, however, provide help on physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual
levels. We can attempt to influence others in ways we think would
benefit them. We can try to act in a manner and make decisions that
would serve as a positive role model.
But
we must navigate the razor’s edge between teaching and preaching.
Teachings means sharing your wisdom out of love and care, not because
you want to convert or convince or coerce.”
All the best,
David Alvas
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