You may have noticed that some of my recent posts, have had a much more spiritual tone to them. This is mainly because I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching of recent. This is nothing new to me. I go through waves of this every so often. And most times I come across a person who I think can help me in my endless quest for truth and the betterment of myself (and of course, the world around me). Unfortunately, I am almost always let down by any spirtual leader or teacher. While they present themself as open and flexible, they almost always end up being one the most narrow minded and inflexible persons I’ve ever met. Not necessarily bad persons. Most actual have very good and geniune intentions. But if you don’t buy into their system of “just believe because of faith,” you are very quickly cast aside in favor of those who don’t question them. Their inability to try and “come down” to the average man and translate their teachings, creates this aura of elitism that is barely stomachable. They preach all inclusivnes and different paths for everyone. But the truth is, there is only one path in their eyes…and it’s theirs. And the only people they want to surround themselves with is flaky wannabes, who’s sole purpose is to feed the spiritual teacher’s supposedly non-existent ego.

That’s not to say there are no great spiritual teachers out there. Just like the school system, there are good and bad teachers. But as we are dealing with matters of the soul, we should be holding those who proclaime themselves to be spiritual teachers or leaders, to a much higher standard. Hell…we are not talking just about 12 years of education. We are talking about our eternal fucking soul here! But once again, I am not condemning all spiritual teachers. But there seem to be so many these days that have…well…to coin a phrase, “lost their way.”

You want to know (in my opinion) how to really help your fellow mankind, be the best they can be? Stop hiding behind your faith, your rituals, your crystals, your smudging or whatever other doctrine or symbols you are attached….yes “attached” to. Start remebering what it’s like to “not” be connected to anything higher than your ego. That way you can truly relate to others. Honestly…and earnestly, treat all beings as your equal. Not somone you have to change or “raise” up. Everyone is perfect as they are. Your focus should be just on helping them to realize it. And if they want to better themselves, help them to find their own path and then let them walk it on their own. Accept that what works for you, may not work for them. Your way is not the only way.

If I could sum up all of the above, it would be this…to be a better teacher, let your teachings be more flexible. True teachings are able to fit all shapes and all sizes. They are universal. Spiritual teaching is not about marketing to only a select group of people. It’s about reaching each and everyone out there. It’s about helping all become the best they can be. It’s not about only helping those you deem wothy. It is the fundemental right of every living being, to have the opportunity to be the best they can be. And it is the sole role of any teacher to help them achieve that goal…nothing more…nothing less.