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Guru – a Spiritual Teacher
by Susan Kramer
Guru: A spiritual teacher who shines light on the path
to our Highest Self.
The vibration does the spiritual teaching – words carry the message.
The guru is a teacher who recommends practices that
lead to spiritual enlightenment.
The workload is done by the student step-by-step. The
guru does not do the work for the student.
The guru has walked the spiritual path and completed
his course of study, and is careful to let the student know that he or she must
also do their own work and practice.
As with learning to master an instrument, the teacher
listens to the student's playing each week and suggests what to work on next.
But it is the student's job to do the practicing. It is the same for spiritual
advancement.
It is the
inspiration the student receives from his teacher that spurs him on to continue
practicing.
When we feel inspired by our spiritual teacher's
accomplishments and living practices we naturally feel pulled toward that
achievement for ourselves. We want to follow them closely, perhaps hoping that
elevated state will wear off on us and we won't have to go step-by step.
But that is not the way to become what we so admire,
which is the best and highest aspect of ourselves. Our
job is to continue to practice and live so we come to the guru state within.
Ultimately, through living rightly, we will align with
our Highest Self. The more we live each day in that way, the quicker we realize
the guru within for ourselves.
In summary,
to make progress on the spiritual path consistently follow the plan of one who
inspires your best efforts.
More: http://www.susankramer.com
Guru - a Spiritual Teacher copyright
© 2019 Susan Kramer; photo of ridge behind Santa Barbara from Kramer-Schaap
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A meditation and yoga practitioner since 1976, Susan
writes on practical spirituality, family and social issues, and dance. Her
instructional books are listed at her web site – http://www.susankramer.com/books.html
Email: susan@susankramer.com