Where are the Messages, Teachers and Guides?
My path is taking many twists and turns and looking back over the last six months I feel that it was someone different who lived my life previously - not just another Chapter but a totally different book. Along the way I’ve passed through many crossroads taking the next path without a second glance - Until now.
Right now there are many elements unfolding and opportunities are revealing themselves almost daily but I’m at a loss as to which way to head next. I understand the theory and the concepts and I surrender to Spirit and the Universe but where are my Guides? and where are the Teachers now this student is ready?
I’ve met many people who I first thought were Teachers and people of great insight only to find that what appears at first view to be confidence and ability is merely projection and fear. Those that stand as signposts of direction and understanding are more lost than those that come to them for advice.
I’ll refrain from using names and descriptions because that is not my intention and I fear that those that may identify with my description are not the ones to whom I refer - that’s the paradox. Those that are truly in a position to offer Spiritual Guidance and a healing word are not the ones best placed to do so and those that claim to be in touch with the Higher Realms are escaping from their own demons.
You know yourself that throughout life the people that have claimed to have all the answers are always the ones that leave you feeling unsatisfied and a little cheated whereas there will have been others that have an uncanny ability to say just the right thing at exactly the right time.
Confused! I am.
I’m a fair judge of character and my intentions are honourable and pure. I wander where the signs send me hoping that each time it is my turn to find guidance and training which will help me and my family find peace, stability and security - that’s the way it’s meant to be. isn’t it?
But the signs always lead to somewhere where there are others who are struggling with matters that I long since learnt and left behind. This leaves me in a quandry - do I stay and help or do I move on and continue my search for my own answers?
Because I am good hearted and believe that what you send out will always return then I always put the others first and put my own quest on the back-burner hoping that through industry and charity I’ll be rewarded with insight sometime in the future - but how long should I look to the future for my turn in the spotlight?
I’m sorry if this all seems a little selfish but as I said I’m in a place of reflection and working out my next move as though life is like a game of chess - If I move there how will that affect the unfolding of the next Chapter? Is that leaving me vulnerable to attack or will that vulnerability bring with it opportunity? I’m sure you’ve been there too.
So which of the Spiritual cliche’s are the right ones? - ‘When the Student is ready the Teacher will appear’, ’If you do not know what to do - do nothing’, ‘It’s not the destination that matters but the journey’, ‘Life’s not about succedding - it’s about struggle’. etc, etc, etc.
Don’t get me wrong with all this - I’m very thankful for everything that I have and I thank the Sun and Spirit each morning for the Light, the Life and a new day. I send Healing out each evening before I fall asleep to the Earth, those I hold dear and to anyone I know is in pain or needs a little extra help. Each time I blow out a candle I dedicate it to the Health and prosperity of someone I love or who is at a low ebb.
I also kow that the best place to look for guidance is within yourself not anywhere externally but again this leaves me with another paradox - although I spend a lot of time meditating I very rarely receive anything for myself but when I use my Tarot cards and Spiritual skills I’m very successful at passing on messages for others. Why can’t I do it for myself?
My intention in writing this all down and sending it out to the Universe is to let others who find themselves in a similar place know that they are not alone in their journey. I love to write inspiring articles that help people ‘get it’ but I also feel it is important to also let you know when I’ve hit an empasse in my own journey and maybe one of you will be my Angel with the piece of information that I need to help me take the next step.
So if something springs to mind, no matter how strange it may seem, please leave a comment and trust that the message was meant for someone else - perhaps me or perhaps someone else that may drop by not knowing why it was they clicked on that link and found their way here.
Much Love and thank you for your time,
Damian
Hey Damian,
I don’t have anything special to give to you, other than to let you know I’ve been there, too. Thanks for sharing.
Peace,
Mike
P.S. Trust yourself …
July 22nd, 2007 at 10:40 pmDear Damian,
It’s good that you have sent this out
as you say.
As far as the messages for yourself,
perhaps it’s just your path for the time
being. Not that you are doing something
wrong.
IF I have any nudges for you, I’ll certainly
be dropping them your way.
Namaste`
July 23rd, 2007 at 11:07 pmDeb
The past 10 years of my life have been some of the hardest because I am supposed to listen to my own inner teacher. The little kid is my gets jumping up and down, throwing a tantrum mad because she wants another teacher to come along and tell her what to do. It hasn’t happened. I went to India in 1999 to be told, go home and listen to your inner teacher. Circumstances were such, that before I left India, my outer teacher was no longer my teacher. It is so easy to trust others over that of our inner voice. That is one of the reasons that I write and that my blog has come into being. What I have learned is that each article that I write for others is really written for me, for my healing. I am learning to trust my inner teacher. As I listen more, more comes my way. It is not selfish to put yourself first on a Spiritual level. An empty vessel has nothing to give anyone. Fill yourself to full first before offering it to others. Damian,trust yourself. You really do have all of your answers. If you constantly give to others and don’t leave anything for yourself, you not only become empty but you begin to resent those that you are giving to. I have been there, done that. It was a very painful message for all concerned. Love yourself as others already do.
July 23rd, 2007 at 11:41 pmstop looking. or rather stop pretending to be looking. you know what your next move is. we all know what the next move is.
are you worried others may not be ready for your next move?
whatever the reason you are being held up… you are creating it. if you have too many options to choose from then YOU are creating too many options.
figure out why you are creating so many options.
what is the real reason you are being held back?
you know your next move.
namaste
steve@RaiseConsciousChildren.com
July 24th, 2007 at 12:32 amDamian,
It’s a new day and still this post of yours
has stayed with me.
Perhaps it’s not only your written words,
but the disturbance of your spirit that is
with me.
Teachers come in all forms. Not only the
calm spirit who offers sage wisdom, but also
the one who cuts you off in traffic and then
offers a finger salute back to you.
Look long at these ones who cause you
frustration, because there is some life
lesson that coming upon them has meant
to teach you.
{{{ Damian }}}
xo xo
July 24th, 2007 at 10:25 amDeb
Hi Damian, I got to your site from Kara’s. She’s right about the look and feel.
I felt moved to comment. I’ve am where you are. Ever since I read the book Way of the Peaceful Warrior at 16, I’ve wanted a physical spiritual teacher. It’s been 16 years, Socrates still hasn’t shown up.
I am finding that I have to trust my Self to get the knowledge that I want. That it really is all in me. Sometimes, I go back to wanting a teacher and someone says the thing that I knew in my being as if the Universe is saying, “If you insist.”
You will find that place within. You are right there now, you just have to open to it and trust yourself. You really are that in tune with Spirit.
In Spirit,
July 24th, 2007 at 2:23 pmNneka
Hi Damian,
I read your words and feel like have written them. I have been where you are.
Recently, I realized that I had to live for me first. Your teacher is the “still small voice” inside of you. Trust it!
You must find your joy first and then share it with everyone. Stop thinking it is so difficult. Tell yourself it is EASY and all the answers will come flowing in. It is that simple.
Best Wishes!
July 24th, 2007 at 2:42 pmChristy
Damian,
Who says you have to sit in meditation to communicate with yourself? All your life, every moment of it, is a spiritual experience. It seems you are drawing an aritificial distinction between the time you spend doing “spiritual activities” (such as meditation), and the time you spend “in real life”. Remember that everything you see is transformed by your unique point of view, and your inner wisdom shines through as you look at the daily occurrences in your life from a fresh perspective.
Whoever or whatever you see as a teacher, will be your teacher. You’ll find what you’re looking for in the most unlikely places. For example, some of the teachers I’ve learned from in the last couple of days:
-A corporate brainwash I had to sit through about being a good slave for my employer
-My irrationally violent cat
-A dream about a piece of meat
-Your blog (in a way you probably didn’t intend)
Keep your eyes, your mind and your heart open!
July 24th, 2007 at 3:25 pmI agree with Vitor, Life is definitely our greatest teacher. Looking at Life as a teacher gives me a different perspective. You can see a bigger part of the picture.
July 24th, 2007 at 6:10 pmWow - what an amazing response - I’m absolutely loving the extra depths everyone has given to the article.
So much information to absorb and to have fun experiencing - a huge thanks to you all
Good advice from old friends and new - I’ll be following the threads to visit you all.
I was going to respond to each of you individually but have just been ‘nudged’ to write this all up as a follow up article with links to all of you - my way of saying thanks to you all for being Guides on my path by giving a little Link Love in return.
Watch this space for Episode 2
P.S. If anyone knows how to get everything lined up in my new Footer PLEASE get in touch, it’s driving me nuts (LOL)
July 24th, 2007 at 6:20 pmHi Damian,
Going through the same thing here too
July 25th, 2007 at 9:33 amI’ve been sending out all my questions into the universe first, asking for guidance and then getting upset that after a while I still didn’t know what to do…but I noticed that once I stopped looking for the answers, the answers would come in ways I wasn’t expecting them; from deep within myself.
I don’t consider people my teachers, but I do see many as helpers - everyone guides everyone in one way or the other. It may not seem as anything at first, but everything has an effect on our live, as ripples in the water, hardily visible at first but then becoming clearer.
Just stumbled upon your blog. Just one of those happy stumbles which lands you in a familiar place.
December 15th, 2007 at 7:03 pmI hope you find your way. Surrender and believe that a willing heart will find Truth. My willing heart lead me to Jesus..not the path I thought I wanted, but the sweetest Love and greatest Truth..and the Perfect Leader that my wandering heart needed. We are all running from our demons begat from an imperfect world. But take heart! The world has been redeemed by a loving Father that wants to know you and guide you..and will never lead you astray. I am not sure why I ended up on YOUR blog today, but I decided not to leave without telling you of the Guide that I submit to that has not let me down…and to say finally that after I “Submit Comment”, I will say a pray for your heart to be stirred towards real Truth.
Ready..set…go…
Ashley
June 16th, 2008 at 9:35 pm