February 15 - 21, 2009
Potential Pushers
“A true teacher understands that our soul already knows everything we could ever need to know - they're just helping reconnect that part of ourselves...”
What is a spiritual teacher?
First and foremost, a teacher is a friend, probably the most important friend you could have. Teachers are essential to our lives not because they’re so much smarter, older, or more knowledgeable about spirituality, but because they can see the heights of our potential, and they aren’t afraid to push us there.
When we feel like we’re beyond help, our teacher can boost us back up and make us see things for what they really are. They believe in us when we don’t believe in ourselves anymore.
Teachers don’t help us so we’ll love them more, but they know that they are just a channel for the Light and that the only way to truly help someone grow is to channel what is best for them. That’s why even when they tell us things that are difficult for us to hear or sometimes downright painful to realize, it can inspire us and make us feel great.
Essentially, they are simply plugging us back into the Light. A true teacher understands that our soul already knows everything we could ever need to know – they’re just helping reconnect that part of ourselves.
It’s often misunderstood why the Centre makes such a big deal about coming to classes, about connecting to a teacher. The reason is that kabbalists have known for centuries that the unconditional love from a teacher can inspire and motivate us to do things that might otherwise go undone. It unlocks our souls so we can become better Creators.
This week, strengthen your link in the chain. When was the last time you met with your teacher? Many of you reading this may not have a teacher. If you are a student at one of the Centres, speak with your local Student Coordinator about setting up a teacher meeting. If you don’t live near a Centre, then please call our student support department (1-800-KABBALAH) and find a teacher that best suits you.
Get connected this week. It makes the journey that much more rewarding.
All the best,
Yehuda
72 Name of the Week
I take this Name with me out into the real world so I can share the Light with friends, family, and the entire family of humankind. I envisage openings and opportunities in the world for the global dissemination of this ancient wisdom. I ask for the strength to walk the talk. I know that this Name arouses the forces of immortality and joy in the world. I must expect and demand nothing less.
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