Hi Professor Maule, I think some ways to combat spiritual materialism when serving others is to learn how to clear your mind and awaken it by letting go of your own ego. This can be hard for people to do but I think once people learn how to let go of their own egos then they can start to truly serve others in a better state of mind. When you let go of your ego it makes you focus and examine on what it is you are actually doing. I think it is hard for people to completely let go of their thought process while developing their spiritual side because then they are forced to acknowledge and understand their own minds and this can scare people. Some people might think how I can I serve others if I don’t know how to serve myself? It all starts from
