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In joining a society or group he joins mostly those who are not more advanced than himself in the capacity to meditate. There are certain hindrances to progress which accompany membership in such organizations. If, however, the social value of finding other persons interested in spiritual subjects outweighs the immediate need of making inner progress, then membership would of course be most helpful.
-- Notebooks Category 1: Overview of the Quest > Chapter 4 : Organized Groups > # 20