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All the situations in our lives, from the
insignificant to the major, teach us exactly what we need to be learning. Many of us long to find a spiritual teacher
or guru. We may feel unsure of how to practice our spirituality without one,
or we may long for someone who has attained a higher level of insight to lead
the way for us. Some of us have been looking for years to no avail and feel
frustrated and even lost. The good news is that the greatest teacher you
could ever want is always with you — that is your life. The people and situations we encounter
every day have much to teach us when we are open to receiving their wisdom.
Often we don’t recognize our teachers because they may not look or act like
our idea of a guru, yet they may embody great wisdom. In addition, some
people teach us by showing us what we don’t want to do. All the situations in
our lives, from the insignificant to the major, conspire to teach us exactly
what we need to be learning at any given time. Patience, compassion,
perseverance, honesty, letting go — these are all covered in the classroom of
your life. We can help ourselves remember this perfect
teacher with a few simple words. Each morning, we might find a moment to say,
“I acknowledge and honor the teacher that is my life. May I be wise enough to
recognize the teachers and lessons that I encounter today, and may I be open
to receiving their wisdom.” We also might take some time each day to consider
what our lives are trying to teach us. A difficult phase in your relationship
with your child may be teaching you to let go. The homeless person you see every
day may be showing you the boundaries of your compassion and generosity. A
spate of lost items may be asking you to be more present to physical reality.
Trust your intuition on the nature of the lesson at hand, work at your own
pace, and ask as many questions as you want. Your life has all the answers. |
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