But the intention with which we analyse the defects here is not to
criticise, not to mock, nor to condemn anybody, but rather we do this
so that we understand how defects work, to improve ourselves and to
help others to do the same. Here we see reality as it is, without
exaggerating it, but also without concealing it. And the reality is that
the majority of humanity in this phase shares the same defects and
that the elimination of these defects forms part of the evolutionary
process. Because how can selfish conduct be modified without
recognising it first?
I was led to believe that what you must do when somebody, moved by
their egoism, attacks you, is forgive them.
In order to forgive we need to understand, and in order to understand
we need to delve deeper into the cause that motivated the attack, in
other words, the egoistic manifestation that was activated at every
moment. For example, a person who brings to light the defects of
others in order to criticise them in public and to make fun of them is
acting due to the defect of envy, which is usually a manifestation of
vanity. If we do not understand the process of spiritual evolution, the
stages of egoism which must be overcome and how that egoism is
expressed in each stage, it is very difficult to forgive egoistic attitudes
such as envy, ridicule, criticism and slander or much worse.
So is it possible to know ourselves which stage of egoism we are in? In
other words, can we discover how far our capabilities and our spiritual
development can reach?
Yes, you can know. If you make an effort to get to know yourself and
you have a sincere interest in developing yourself spiritually, you will
know which point you are at and what spiritual matters you must face
in this life.
Here we shall try to give some indications so that you may recognise
yourself, regarding both virtues and defects. Doing this alone without
help is fairly difficult. But you are not alone on this path. As I have said
you each have your guides who, if you want, can help you see what is
difficult to perceive for yourself. There are also incarnate people who,
through their inner capacity, can help you out. But all this depends on
your will, because if you let yourself be trapped by egoism and do not
want to advance, you will not recognise yourself in your defects, nor
will you allow anyone to give you advice. Consequently, you are not
going to listen to the help that is given to you either from the spiritual
world or from more advanced brothers and sisters.
Regrettably, in your world, the majority of people are in this situation,