We all know what parroting means in communications. It’s repeating precisely what someone else said without understanding or thinking about the meaning. In this article, I will explore what parroting looks like in spiritual circles and offer a simple test so you can determine whether or not your spiritual teacher is doing it. Self-Reliance In his 1841 essay titled Self-Reliance, Ralph Waldo Emerson spoke strongly against parroting. “Man is timid and apologetic. He is no longer upright. He dares not... Read more