Do No Harm – continued

“Do no harm.
Be harmonious
Train the mind.”

‘Do no harm’ doesn’t mean that, if we do or say nothing, we are safe, because we are still ignoring others to protect ourselves. This happens in all religions – it’s called ‘shunning’, regarding those who have concerns as an enemy.

People are either zealous, or clam up. Either way, they cannot listen to others’ worries. Thinking we’re right presupposes that others are wrong, and a division is maintained.

If we are confident, we neither accept nor reject, but understand where others are coming from, and why they hold a view.

Not many people can open up, or be honest as to how they feel. When people do open up, they quickly close down again. It’s a habit. Spiritual psychology is a matter of understanding that. In this way, we can do no harm, and remain harmonious.

Becoming familiar with the workings of the mind
comes from disciplined training.