There are many good "spiritual teachers" and "gurus"
in existence, but in order for someone to be a good
spiritual teacher/guru, he/she must have inherent wisdom,
be relatively free of biases and the tendency to push
students into a dogmatic program of instruction, and have
gone through his/her own extensive explorations leading
to deep understanding of the topic he/she is claiming
expertise.
Contrary to popular perception, the following don't
automatically make someone a good spiritual teacher:
robes; beads; beards; long gray hair; a family history of
healers or readers; a PhD, M.D., or other advanced traditional
(or non-traditional) degree; charisma; a large following; a
celebrity following.
The following do make someone a good spiritual teacher:
recommendations/testimonials by people you trust;
communicating relevant information clearly and simply;
a method of teaching that persuades students to find their
own answers; a humble disposition; being able to admit
that the teacher is sometimes taught by the student; a
commitment to constantly exploring and testing relevant
theories and discarding those proven to be invalid;
acknowledging that there are seldom "quick-fix" solutions
to life's most important challenges; and freely referring
the student to another teacher if he/she is unable to provide
the student with what they seek.
All you really need is yourself, a desire to learn, and a
sincere interest in the subjects you're drawn to. You may
be thinking you need a structured system to teach you
(what you already know on a super-conscious level)
because this is what most of us have been led to believe
from traditional education systems. Not so.
If you are comfortable learning through self-study and
experimentation, having someone point you in the right
direction is a perfect start.
Start by meditating. This will help you to become centered
and to be able to feel what is right for you in the exploration
of your spirituality. You must be disciplined and practice
meditating every day to fully benefit. Set aside time, at least
10 minutes to start, in the morning or evening. Don't have
time? Turn off the TV and avoid people who aren't for your
highest good.
Next, go to your local library or metaphysical bookstore and
look for books that appeal to you. Through trial and error
you'll find what you need. It also helps to read the reviews
for books on the subjects you like on amazon.com. The
good books will be mentioned and recommended, but keep in
mind people can potentially be biased or have an agenda when
writing reviews. Also know that a best-selling book only means
that it is popular, not that it automatically includes complete
truth and wisdom. Trust you intuition above all.
Copyright © 2007 Scott Petullo, Stephen Petullo
About the Author
Scott Petullo and Stephen Petullo are identical twins and have been exploring metaphysics since the early 1980's. Aside from being experts in their respective fields of delineation, prediction, personal fate, love life, and past life regression, they are both natural psychics and mediums. They also offer self-awareness and personal growth products. http://www.mystictwins.com http://www.holisticmakeover.com
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