Paternal examples speak louder

By Humberto Rodrigues

Many people who study spirituality do not understand why they need to have patience with those who think differently, even if they experience the same problems, as is common in the family environment.

Human beings have their own personality. Each one has their own evolutionary background; they have brought from previous existences of the spirit, tendencies that need to be modified for the better. Parents who are unaware of this spiritual reality are almost always intolerant of their children. Even giving them equal education, they do not understand why they think and act differently from each other.

The way to educate children must be adequate to each one's personality. However, paternal examples always speak louder. Even if sooner or later they go through difficulties because they do not follow what their parents have guided them, the model lessons they have received from them will be etched in their minds. The consciousness will charge them with this knowledge, indicating the correct path to follow.

Therefore, we advise them to be understanding with relatives who do not think in the same way. It is part of life on this school-planet, where no one is the same. One can find someone who thinks alike or acts similarly, but equality of conduct does not exist.

It is necessary to have understanding with people who have heterogeneous mindsets. To do this, to a very great degree one must study spirituality, starting by studying oneself, to discover flaws and weaknesses, because no one is perfect in this world. Many like to put their finger on their neighbor's wound, but they forget their own or do not want them to be touched by others.

Before criticizing or recriminating someone, look inside yourself, make a general study of your personality. Certainly, the understanding of other human beings will be different, because there will be a more tolerant critical view. Therefore, we are always proposing to get yourself enlightened. Our insistence may seem dull, but it is the pure reality of life. To study spirituality is to look at people with greater understanding, with good will, to try to see them always better, even if it is through elevated thoughts and not just words, because good thinking has a great influence on human behavior.

Therefore, get along with each other, so that you can understand and tolerate your fellow human beings.