Complete acceptance is vital

Chapter 4 prepares us for next week's pain body discussion by telling us how to relate to those who are not on a spiritual path.

Eckhart says this begins with an attitude of acceptance. We allow others to be where they are and we refrain from trying to change them or telling them what they should believe. He reminds us that when you react, you actually reinforce the patterns of others and put yourself into conflict with them. It is the ego that judges and relates from superiority (or inferiority). All conflict arises from the ego.

Eckhart reminds us that complete acceptance is vital.