Dogma Doesn't Travel

Dogma is the way that institutions safeguard their Way.  Religions have dogma.  Recovery programs have the 12 steps.  Coaches of various endeavors have their way or approach to whatever they are coaching.  But dogma does not travel.  You cannot start with dogma, and bring it to someone right off,  and expect someone to just say yes, or "get it."  You start with the person and their experience.  You start with where the person is.  If you have a path for them, in time they will see the light or the attraction.  The teacher will be part of the attraction.  The teacher needs to have whatever they are teaching.  Don't talk about prayer or recovery unless you have done it and are being transformed by it.  You cannot pass on what you do not have, though many try.  People who want a "Way" are already looking.  Be humble, patient, and compassionate.  God is at work.  Don't get in the way of the "Way."