How Does The Responsibility of Sharing Knowledge Work?

By on August 28, 2009 in Work & Life

 Question:

If a person thinks that they have insight into meaning and connectedness of the world – or just essentially how to become happier and more actualised – do they have a duty to share that information? Or should this be something which each individual finds out for themselves, since it cannot really be taught until a person is ready to listen anyway?

I have , I think, a good understanding of "wellness", in theory and practice, having been interested in this sort of thing all my life, but even beginning to think that I might know more than the next person about finding meaning in life seems terribly arrogant. On the other hand, I feel if I know something, I do also feel I should share it.
And then, there’s also the troubling fact that if you start talking about spirituality and connectedness to many people, you sound slightly crazy, which I think has probably contributed to my habit of denying or playing down my (by now pretty firmly held) beliefs.

How do you handle the responsibility of telling people -  this is the way the world works? Or do you have to simply say  – this is the way the world works for me?
 
Answer:
 
The primary responsibility to  the knowledge and insight you have discovered is to live and breathe it. That will be the most effective way to share it with others. That is how you become the change you wish to see in the world. If it is your dharma to be a teacher of this knowledge to others, then that will come naturally. You will find that in living the knowledge, people will drawn to  you and seek you out. This way the people you will be talking to will be prescreened and you will only be imparting knowledge to those who are already interested in what you have to say.  
 
Love,
Deepak

 

 

 
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6 Responses to How Does The Responsibility of Sharing Knowledge Work?

  1. observer August 27, 2009 at 8:13 pm #

    In addition, if one has the desire, one can preach to the choir as is done here at Intent. Feedback through public comment or private email often increases the understanding of both preacher and choir. Personal growth then becomes a shared and social activity.

    Let us daily increase in: wisdom, love, gratitude, reverence, healing, peace, joy, happiness, laughter and prosperity.

    Love and Blessings X 10,

    Ed

  2. observer August 27, 2009 at 8:13 pm #

    Let us daily increase in: wisdom, love, gratitude, reverence, healing, peace, joy, happiness, laughter and prosperity.

    Love and Blessings X 10,

    Ed

  3. rafael August 27, 2009 at 8:47 pm #

    Being an example to the people around me

    has worked for me. They see me well, and want

    to be well too, so they start asking questions.

    Sometimes you have to be carefull on your answers,

    because they may confuse people who are not on

    your level yet. There are many ways to tell the truth.

    Rafael

  4. mydomainpvt August 27, 2009 at 10:41 pm #

    dear deepak,

    thanks again for another wonderful explanation. I also think exactly the same way, the primary reflection of absorption of a knowledge is living by it. and if it is in your destiny to teach you should let it come to you by yourself.

    Wish you love, peace and happiness.

    Trisha

  5. Sandhan August 28, 2009 at 12:38 am #

    It's about walking the fine line for me. I love your post and agree with what you say and also agree that it is about BE-ing the person that others would like to emulate..embodying the qualities and walking the talk. How many people out there are only paying lip service to fine ideals… and yet I am inspired to wend my way throught the net and discover the most amazing human beings journeying through life with humility, grace and compassion sharing their wisdom and love like a rosebush shares its perfume… that is my Vision for living it so others can breathe it in. Blessings

    Sandhan
    http://www.soulsearch.me http://www.sandhaninc.com http://www.thestressbook.com http://www.onenessanddeeksha.com

  6. Super frog September 27, 2009 at 1:47 am #

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