how can we help someone on their spiritual path?

[Diana]

When I catch myself being critical of others I just remind myself where I was in my spiritual development a few years ago.
Just because we do not observe the rapid change we would like to see in others does not mean they will not change or grow.
The things we dissaprove of in others are just aspects of ourselves that we care not to integrate.
I know it can be difficult to see the benefit of pain and ignorance but there is one if you look carefully.

This is what I do as well. I look to myself when another's actions bother me. I can always find my own less-than-evolved actions even a week ago and I am able to gain perspective and feel forgiveness. And certainly, whatever the "other" is doing, if I look at myself closely enough, I will find similar hurtful things I have said or done when I was younger and not as vigilant about my intentions.

I will say however, that it is still difficult for me to see the benefit of some actions outside of the individual's learning. There is a whole ecosystem beyond humans. Within the context of human interaction, I can view it all with calmness. It's when I see what humans do to the planet and wildlife that is my greatest challenge.