Ways to practice with Teachers include studying with a teacher, sitting with elders, receiving darshan, mentoring, reflecting on quotations, reading spiritual books, interpreting signs from the natural world, totems, and the specific practices below.
A Hidden Treasure by Franz Metcalf advises learning from your critics.
A Spiritual Notebook by Lama Surya Das deepens our connection to the holy men and women who have walked the spiritual path before us.
An Incarnation of God by Robert A. Johnson suggests you ask someone to be an incarnation of God for you today.
Blinders by John J. Delaney suggests looking with fresh eyes for the saints of our times.
Difficult Relations by Mark I. Rosen tells a story about the mystical teacher Gurdjieff on how to improve and resolve the difficult relationships in our lives.
Disturbances by The Baal Shem Tov demonstrates that even distractions can be heaven-sent teachers.
Gatha for Getting Sick by Barbara Ann Kipfer reminds us that illness is both inescapable and impermanent teacher.
Great Enlightenment by Joan Chittister reflects on the value of feeling like a fool.
Honoring Your Past by Michael Davis encourages us to consider who our teachers have been and how we can honor them.
Letting Your Body’s Changes Teach You by Frederic Brussat encourages physical observations that that help you learn.
Listen Quietly to Conscience by Tom Cowan instructs us to go to our internal voice for guidance through life.
The Experience of Lack by Kenneth Hanson recommends the teachings that come during desert experiences in your life.
Think of Life Like a Series of Imperfect Facts by Stephanie Dowrick asserts that turns for the worse can be favors in disguise.
What Can I Learn by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat gives counsel on approaching the different aspects of your day as teachers.
What Can Your Toaster Teach You? by Drew Leder shows us that even unlikely objects can be spiritual guides.
You Think This Is Bad? Just Wait! by Franz Metcalf helps us keep annoyances in perspective.
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