E G O . V S . “H I G H E R . L E V E L”

“Once you say ‘higher level’ (regarding one’s level of spirituality), you appeal to the ego, and all the wrong instincts in people.”
-Fr. Richard Rohr

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Another example of egotism as relates to the pursuit of greater awareness is that of a person who just discovered that it was a lucrative and very popular topic which could bring financial benefit to anyone who claims to be a way-shower (without knowing squat). If he exudes much charisma and amasses a following, wouldn’t it be good to hold him accountable for how much he DOESN’T know and how much he HASN’T experienced (and probably never will)? And if so, wouldn’t we need some kind of language that can also serve as a kind of measure?