(D) asked about Siddhis that we might use to show people around us that we have something special as we clearly cannot show them our State of Consciousness. This might then encourage them to start meditating.

This is Us. We can see why (D) is wanting to bring his fellow Ninjitsu people along to the meditation. He can see that they already have enormous discipline and that, of course, along with devotion is a prerequisite to following a Spiritual Path.

However, when you look at any kind of Siddhi there is a positive and a negative effect. If people are shown a “miracle” they won’t be content with just that, they will want more. The people in T.M. who did the flying sutras were just coming along for the ride, mostly. Just for the effects……more siddhis……not Enlightenment.

(D), you need to lead by example. Let people who know you see how you have changed – not by showing them effects but by your attitude and demeanour. Say you have found something really special, that is the greatest discipline of them all – the discipline of sitting still for hours on a cushion to discover your true Nature through meditating on Inner Light and Sound.

Challenge them to do it, You will find their reaction very illuminating.