It’s is so racist. I cringe at my self in my younger years being so naive. I’m glad I know more now and can practice differently, do less harm, love more fully, and live more honestly. We keep trying, keep refreshing awareness. Offer up our limitations and try again with more precision.
Thank you. This phenomenon drives me insane. We also forget that traditionally, practitioners are ASKED to teach by their own teachers if that is something that’s right for them. By definition, that means that someone who puts themselves forward for teaching isn’t ready - the frameworks we operate in completely distort the checks and balances that would traditionally weed out those seeking ego gratification, status and reward at the materia level. Also, pretty much anyone who thinks they want to “be a yoga teacher” (my field of study at Master’s level) has insufficient understanding of what that actually is, because in fact it is the most massive, heavy responsibility (as I’m writing this I’m realising that this is one translation of “guru”). Willingly taking on responsbility for guiding people out of suffering is not a small matter, and most people use it as a dodge from being with the reality of their own suffering.
This reflection needs to be the building block of anyone aspiring to even walk the baby steps of the path! Thank you
Excellent… thanks! 🙏🏽
It’s is so racist. I cringe at my self in my younger years being so naive. I’m glad I know more now and can practice differently, do less harm, love more fully, and live more honestly. We keep trying, keep refreshing awareness. Offer up our limitations and try again with more precision.
I always wonder, at some point, will I see myself now the way I now see my younger self. 🤣 Keeps me honest!
I think I will lovingly cringe at my 43 year old self 😂
The picture for this article 😂 👏🏼
I watched a show on Netflix last night about a man’s apprenticeship to making pasta. It’s art, the round world.
It all takes time, effort, practice and a whole lotta devotion. It’s so felt when someone lives and loves from this place. Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you. This phenomenon drives me insane. We also forget that traditionally, practitioners are ASKED to teach by their own teachers if that is something that’s right for them. By definition, that means that someone who puts themselves forward for teaching isn’t ready - the frameworks we operate in completely distort the checks and balances that would traditionally weed out those seeking ego gratification, status and reward at the materia level. Also, pretty much anyone who thinks they want to “be a yoga teacher” (my field of study at Master’s level) has insufficient understanding of what that actually is, because in fact it is the most massive, heavy responsibility (as I’m writing this I’m realising that this is one translation of “guru”). Willingly taking on responsbility for guiding people out of suffering is not a small matter, and most people use it as a dodge from being with the reality of their own suffering.
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