Don’t Call Me 'Guru'

As a spiritual teacher, I can help you on the path of enlightenment but don’t mistake me for a 'guru,' I'm no different and no 'better' than you are.

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For many years, I’ve struggled to establish a role as a spiritual teacher. Recently some introspective inquiry has made it clear why there’s such a struggle.  I’ve studied the work of many other teachers, and among my closest friends there are four such people. I’ve watched them navigate the perils and temptation…