Mankind’s conscious contact with the Great White Brotherhood is a 
matter of choice. That’s why the Ascended Masters follow the cardinal 
rule of asking permission when it comes to human interaction. By vow and
 practice, the Masters never intrude: they don’t demand deference from 
or dictate a doctrine to a chela or student. Instead, their directions 
are based on suggestions and affirmations. The Masters identify the 
presence of natural laws that may affect or alter the course of one’s 
life. Their knowledge and teachings uplift our consciousness, vibration,
 and energy. The disciple is free to heed the message and act on it— or 
not.
from Points of Perception
