Theos-Talk Archives (February 1998 Message tt00332)

Feb 23

Brenda:

Do not "Trust and credibility" depend on sincerity and honesty ?

We can take care of our own.  As to others we cannot force a
reform.  In all cases any reform begins from within.

If there is a misapplications of the power that is vested in
certain persons on an ethical or a reasonable basis, then
"exposure" by those who are concerned (not always by :others") is
probably the most effective method.

There is a process of "stone-walling" of which the personal
nature takes advantage in repelling attempts to shame it or to
have it rectify itself.  The process can only be instituted from
within.

Perhaps that is why HPB says about cases which have gone too far
into useless areas:  "Leave them to their Karma."  Our duty seems
to confine itself to noting and questioning.  Reform if any can
only be self-instituted.

                Can you think of a better way ?
Dallas

>From: "Brenda S Tucker" <brenda@theosophy.com>
>Date: Saturday, February 21, 1998 5:54 PM
>Subject: a suggestion