Spiritual Teaching

I tend to think of all things as my teachers, from a rock to a tree from a dog to another human being. In the
spirituality that I embrace many people seek out others to teach, to guide them along. Teaching can be a huge
responsibility so best we potential teachers have all of our ducks in a row.

One of the first things a potential teacher must have is an unshaking honesty and lack of ego. The belief that the
lesson is more important than anything else including how one may look or sound is of utmost importance.
Encourage debate with the student, encourage him or her to question everything you say. It is important that
the lesson seeps in, that it is grasped and not just aped. Know too that your student is also teaching you to be
better, to dig harder and learn why you ask things of him/her. I find most students help me by reminding me of
the way I come to conclusions about something. Respect your students learning process and that you must at
times allow their feet to touch the ground so that their own independence does not atrophy from lack of use.
Life and Nature is one of the best teachers we have and falling down is one of the best ways to learn how to
climb up.

When you get to a point where you know your student must learn more than what you can give, it is good to
have another teacher take him/her on,either for good or for a short time, to help them to become more rounded
in their studies. Everyone has their own expertise and it is a good thing to be taught by the best or at least what
you feel is the best. Support your student in their expansion of their abilities. You are a key to unlocking
themselves to their own guidance , a door to their potential, be aware of how important and how unimportant
you are to their spiritual life and never lose sight of this. May you live all the days of your life. Blessed be.