A Teacher’s Philosophy

Part of my own personal philosophy is that we carry the energy of both “student” and “teacher” within us, and depending on the experience or situation in which we find ourselves, one of these two energies becomes primary. We invoke our inner teacher when we have the need to pass along our knowledge, wisdom or a gold nugget to another; and when it is our time to listen, learn and embrace new information, our student self steps forward.

So the one question that yearns to be answered is, “What is my teaching philosophy?” Not sure? A great place to begin is to honestly acknowledge you have something of worth to pass along to another. Then begin to remind yourself of all the amazing ideas and experiences you have collected throughout your life while bringing in the perspective of a teacher. Begin to ask yourself what type of student might need to learn what you have to offer.

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The Purpose of Life

Man has forever sought answer to this question: What, after all, is the purpose of human life? Why have we been put in this world? Seers and gurus have been contemplating this eternal question for centuries, and the one thing that is perhaps common to all their teachings is the belief that the purpose of life is the attainment of peace; that is, such peace that does not suffer from the fear of change.

The next logical question that comes to mind after hearing this is, “How can one attain everlasting peace?” This can happen only after a thorough investigation is made concerning the nature of the body and the life force that is within it. But really, who has unlimited time to contemplate the meaning and purpose of life? The short cut is to delve into the most current “greatest” and “best” self-help book on the top seller list and hope for the best. Or even shorter is to assume our “peace” comes through our worldly possessions.

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