Question
KSP,
It is interesting to observe the difference between those who study KSP and those who use KSP to study themselves. The former use KSP to gather ideas that they use to impress others or relate KSP to say Shah; while the latter use KSP to gather and sew together their parts into a cohesive whole. The former strengthens the bars of their prison; while the latter unlocks the door to a wider world.
This thought came into view this morning in a conversation with a friend. I share it with you as I feel it reflects the focus we take regarding the work we do.
David Wood
Answer
Dear Friend,
We appreciate, as always, your thoughts, reflections, and observations. There are degrees of distinction in all paths of the Work, according to how people approach the Work, and ‘how’ they respond to or assimilate the materials. Such materials are fundamentally tools to use upon oneself. The study of the materials is often a first approach, or response, before the tools then get turned upon oneself. We would not say that the study of KSP materials ‘strengthens the bars of their prison’ for even in the gathering of such ideas to impress others this also facilitates an opening for the materials to be present with the person. We feel that to be observant of the uses and approaches of the KSP materials allows a person to gain discernment, which in turn demands patience for others. For the one who has had their door unlocked to a wider world also has the responsibility to offer that door to others.
This Work you are engaged upon may soon demand this next step of greater discernment and subtlety.
In Gratitude,
KSP