The Work of Our Spiritual Teacher |
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Our Teacher provides direct instruction.
Direct instruction means both using words and communicating without words. It
would seem that the use of words is more direct, less subtle and easier to
follow. Yet all forms of instruction and learning require effort, and each
person must learn to learn. Learning to learn means recognizing and acting upon
the obvious, as well as acknowledging subtle, wordless indications that lead to
presence. Each person must value his or her time with the Teacher, be it
several days or only a few minutes, to garner what he or she can and make
further use of it. In addition, a person must recognize opportunities for effort
without expecting the Teacher to request them.
Awakening is a personal experience, and our Teacher can provide each member
with lessons that are subtle and direct, and unrecognized by others. A simple
indication or request, if followed, can open the door to new worlds and
possibilities. The Teacher is motivated to work with and for his students
because, though he is more advanced, he understands that a sincere person
trying to awaken possesses the same potential that he does and will at some
time attain what he has attained.
