This month I'm giving a series of talks on "The Guru Guided Path". The word guru can conjure up all kinds of images of false prophets luring you into a cult that reshapes your mind until you don't know which way is up and which way is down. But the truth is that the term guru is simply a teacher, one who is regarded as having great knowledge, wisdom, and authority in a certain area, one who uses this knowledge to guide you from the darkness of ignorance into the light of knowledge. In the west we use the term mentor, minister, counselor, coach or teacher.
Think about Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan. Helen Keller did not have sight, she was not able to vocalize and she could not hear, she was a soul in the dark. Her parents did not give up on her and they found a teacher of the deaf. Helen Keller's encounter with her teacher was beyond remarkable. Anne Sullivan was able to teach Helen Keller that not only did every object have a word associated with it, but was able to demonstrate abstract concepts, such as warmth and heat and light. This is an example of an authentic student teacher relationship. Helen Keller was devoted to her teacher and became a woman of incredible accomplishment and to this day is still an inspiration to the world.
There is a lot of knowledge at our finger tips in these modern times However, books and CD's, along with the vast resources on the Internet cannot replace a good teacher, mentor or coach. They see beyond how you see yourself and push you when you need to be pushed. It doesn't matter your age or social status, if your life is not moving in the direction of your dreams, consider finding someone that can support you and get ready for change. Like the old saying goes, when the student is ready, the teacher appears.
Make a great day!
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