Apr 28 2008
Thoughts on teaching
“But the best way of knowing the meaning of life is by learning from one’s student. A teacher can only make us aware of our capabilities but finding the right path is up to the student.” ~Paulo Coelho
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“A Reiki master holds no lordly power over his or her students. A Reiki master is simply a person who has chosen to take the next step into mastership by accepting a greater level of responsibility for his or her life. He or she openly accepts the effects of causes which are self-created. By accepting this responsibility, the Reiki master is empowered to use specific processes to assist others in further empowering themselves.” ~Paula Horan
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“The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-distrust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple.” ~Amos Bronson Alcott
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“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.” ~Kahlil Gibran
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“A teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary.” ~Thomas Carruthers
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“The Master gives the student nothing he or she does not already have, nor does the Master take away anything that is not already present.” ~Phyllis Furumoto
Dear tania, you present very wise quotes. I think a teacher will benefit from his pupils too. He will learn how many views his knowledge have. And yes he/she should know, that there is a time, when he/she should let his/her pupil go on their own ways.
Tania, this is powerful stuff. Remember the SNL skit with Farley as the motivational coach, living in a van down by the river ? You are “blessed” with openness, raw honesty & integrity. Keep passing it “on” for “us” students. KK
The threshold of the mind can seem like an inviting labryinth. You empower readers to make their way through on their own.