Talks about the Steps of the Ladder, Part 100

Does Inspiration From the Society Not Contradict Inner Work?

No, there is no contradiction between inspiration from the group and inner work because when we are inspired by the group, whether we want it or not, we will regard the greatness of our friends and this will serve as a kind of power source for us. We should never disregard this. If someone openly shows disregard, they should be immediately expelled from the group, and this applies also to those who do not appear regularly for various fixed arrangements within the group. Such behavior must not be tolerated as it greatly weakens the collective. This kind of behavior immediately disconnects the group from the goal.
From a Talk on the Article “What Is the Main Deficiency for which One Should Pray?,” 6/4/2002

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