It is a surreal experience for "teachers" of esoteric knowledge to take the low road. That low road is filled with ego when "we" the teachers withhold information that could "be dangerous" to others. I laugh as looking at a child. They have made themselves overlords of the truth. This is precisely how the pack wolves of a free and vibrant Christianity(stick any religion in here) changed to a herd of sheep. In this case thanks to the Holy Roman Empire; the ones who burned all the books in the great Library of Alexandria. Our wonderful brethren taught others how to burn books, hide the truth and thus solidify power.
When we separate humanity from its wisdom and force or control the direction, we have a funneled path toward the obliteration of the spirit. Yoked, yet once again to the profit of others ego, money or other weakness of the mind. Eastern Mysticism has the alternative to release and let go. Release desire and end suffering. Release the mind and receive guidance from "The All" as the hermeticists call the "God " figure. Maybe Yoda was /is indeed more correct. Our limited minds can understand calling something like "God" the force. Yet even getting down to the receptive mind of the infant. All new, all awe all sensing. Think of a baby secured to a surf board. Trusting in the "way" the Divine takes you where you need to go and you end up safely coming to shore.
Thus the wise from time immemorial have chosen the path of seclusion and withdrawal from an insane world. For their gems fall into the swill of hogs. Wasted by a corrupted source and corrupting all men and women. If you cannot fully withdrawal then focus on feeling the life and meditating. Even while walking, meditate. Watch the watcher, that part of you that observes you. Withdraw in so that you may shine out.
