Theos-Talk Archives (October 1997 Message tt00169)

> > As Buddha, said, examine anything on its own merits and come to
> > your own conclusion.  If something appeals to us and is useful
> > and helpful, let us take it no matter where it came from or what
> > kind of claim are made or not made.  That's what I tried to do.
>
> Then I should clarify that I have found HPB's works helpful,
> those of "2nd Generation" and more recent Theosophical writers
> helpful, and AAB's & Helena Roerich's also helpful, as well as
> more suited to the times and to *MY* temperament.  And yes, isn't
> this what it comes to? If it helps you (to help OTHERS!), use it,
> otherwise lose it, or you'll look silly carrying that raft around
> on your back on dry land! :)

Personally it does not matter if I look silly or look
intelligent.  Again I still believe each one of us have to make
up our own minds, that is what I am comfortable with.  YMDMV