37. The Dangers of Initiation

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Only he can be a truly useful member in the progress of the human race who allows himself to be seized by the spiritual current. And it is justified for a person to sometimes worry about his own development; he must first acquire the true powers for himself, with which he will be able to help people, and he must have patience to acquire them. This must be emphasized in Theosophy. What matters is not a theory, but that it flows into life; it has in itself a healthy, energetic life, and it must be a remedy for humanity!

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