[ he knows how the explanation can sound to some people, especially as there are some things he can't tell chekov yet. maybe not ever. he can start with the basics, though. ]

First you have to understand my people and the way we view the universe. [ he takes a seat across the table and sips at the other cup of tea. ] We're a very spiritual people, meaning we believe in things like meditation, vision quests, spirit guides. These things help guide our lives and help us guide others. Meditation helps us focus and it can be a starting point in speaking with our spirit guides or even our ancestors. My people don't believe in technology the way Starfleet does, but I can understand how both sides work. I understand the scientific principles that guide the Federation and the spiritual ones of my people. [ meaning he can help bridge the gap here. ]

It's... complicated to explain and I haven't managed to perfect my technique here, but if you're interested, I could walk you through it sometime.