Teachers who have helped
June 4, 2007: I just watched the movie, "Take the Lead," based on a true story of Pierre DuLaine who affected so many lives in NY City schools with his love and teaching of ballroom dancing. Teachers have such possibilities to inspire and motivate, don't they? As you reflect through your teachers through the years, please in your heart thank the ones that gifted you with something life-changing. And share some of your stories with us, please.
I think of my university chemistry professor who in my junior year was my honors colloquium adviser: I remember after talking with him realizing: this man takes me seriously, as if who I was and what I thought were important. You can believe that this made an impact on my self-esteem.
But all our teachers come in various forms, don't they? It's just a matter of perspective. We can learn from what seems like a most unlikely source because always there is teacher in everyone you meet. It's just a matter of our attitude, our lens.
Today I want to mention some teachers of recent years and months to whom I am grateful. Don Miguel Ruiz of The Four Agreements. I have given more copies of this book away than any other. Just before bedtime in the past weeks and months I've read from the following lately: Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now; Abraham-Hicks, Ask and it is Given; Rachel Naomi Remen, Grandfathers' Blessing; Deepak Chopra, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success; Gangaji, You are That!
Please tell us about your teachers.
