it can seem so easy to not take this path

when people peddle thier goods?

how can i tell if someone is truly on my side

or if they just want money.

 

Ask them what they do with the money.

ryv

 

Yes, that's always a question. The answer is to compare products and see where you get best value.

 

Developing the powers of discernment is one of the fundamental things you must get right in your spiritual quest. Everything that you learn has some value, but if they promise you the earth, or tell you that they have the ultimate answer to a question then they are either conning you or themselves