I have learned that much of my spiritual progress does not come directly from God, but through my ability to humble myself and hear Him speak through imperfect people.
Interpretation
Spiritual growth often comes from humility and being open to lessons from others.
In this quote, Francis Frangipane highlights the importance of humility in one's spiritual journey. It suggests that the path to spiritual progress is not solely about direct communication with the divine, but rather through interactions with others, even those who are imperfect. By being humble and receptive, we can learn valuable lessons that contribute to our spiritual development.
In practice
In a church sermon discussing the importance of community in spiritual growth.
I repeat again: the male mind is egoistic. You have to learn the way of the feminine, you have to become egoless, you have to learn the path of surrender. You have to learn how to melt into existence, how to become one with the rivers and the mountains and the clouds, how to feel affinity, attunement, at-onement. And then slowly, slowly you become a host. The day you are a host, the Guest comes.
I asked Tom if countries always apologized when they had done wrong, and he says - "Yes; the little ones does".
Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing
Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.
Its hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world.
Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself.
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