So true. How many times have I shut down my ability to listen when I’m stressed or overwhelmed? It can be so disappointing when we are talking to someone and we can feel that as they receive they process information, maybe take what they can, say something back that isn’t quite reflecting what you feel, you can feel their lack of attention or the fact that you also just want to be seen, heard, loved. I definitely unfortunately probably do exactly what I am criticizing. And maybe this is also reflecting a certain desire to control what I would like to hear. Let go. Surrender. The need to chant to quiet my mind, body and to be receptive and humble is real!
It’s extremely important and difficult to have open conversations where we don’t feel threatened—where ideas can be explored without ego stepping in.
What stands out to me is how Krishna ends his guidance: ponder over this fully, and then do as you wish.
So often, we offer advice with the hope—or expectation—that it will be followed. Krishna doesn’t do that. He offers clarity, not control. The choice remains with the listener.
That, to me, is the clearest sign of selfless guidance—there’s nothing in it for the speaker, only respect for the other person’s free will.
So true. How many times have I shut down my ability to listen when I’m stressed or overwhelmed? It can be so disappointing when we are talking to someone and we can feel that as they receive they process information, maybe take what they can, say something back that isn’t quite reflecting what you feel, you can feel their lack of attention or the fact that you also just want to be seen, heard, loved. I definitely unfortunately probably do exactly what I am criticizing. And maybe this is also reflecting a certain desire to control what I would like to hear. Let go. Surrender. The need to chant to quiet my mind, body and to be receptive and humble is real!
Love these points.
It’s extremely important and difficult to have open conversations where we don’t feel threatened—where ideas can be explored without ego stepping in.
What stands out to me is how Krishna ends his guidance: ponder over this fully, and then do as you wish.
So often, we offer advice with the hope—or expectation—that it will be followed. Krishna doesn’t do that. He offers clarity, not control. The choice remains with the listener.
That, to me, is the clearest sign of selfless guidance—there’s nothing in it for the speaker, only respect for the other person’s free will.
Foreseeing that invitation you laid at last Maharaj. I'm happy to see journals from many years back here while reading