It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education. – Albert Einstein
At times it feels like this quote is only barely the case. My teachings are generally held up to the measuring tape of others indoctrinations. The trick is to look through your education to see what lies beyond it. To do so is to be a visionary.
In this regard, most are far too nearsighted, evaluating the horizon in terms of that which is immediately at hand. This is no disrespect to those who preceded us. In fact, to not look through and beyond is to disrespect the value of what they have given.
Only the live tree bears fruit.
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Today I had a talk with a friend and we got on a subject matter of child hood.We both agreed that some paths in life could have been made a little gentler with some direct influence from our parents.Topics of money and relationships were at the top of our lists.Although curiosity seems to come natural to children..guidance is lacking for many.I told him that reflecting back on the many years of my oblivion is what fuels me today to discover all of what I am missing at my depth.
What a wonderful time to be alive…I have my curiosity back and my guide to point the way out of oblivion.
Life times of gratitude Maharshi
Couldn’t agree with you more Michael, we are so very fortunate!
Jai Guru Dev
Love it… This tongue twister came to mind… let me know if you like it…
The Teachings Transcend The Teacher… The Trick Is To Then Transcend The Teachings…
Steven,
I must say in thinking of my teacher I am not comfortable with the quote. My teacher is the embodiment of the transcendent. My goal was to become one with Him. The Guru, My God, Truth… these are all one. The trick is to use the Master’s teachings to transcend the words of the teachings… for words are in the relative. For every quote of the Master, there is an equally valid but contradictory quote. The Teacher is the embodiment of that place where all limitations and contradictions find their resolution. It is through the Grace of the Guru that one finds one’s Self.
Just recently I confronted some deep wounding that occurred when I expressed my curiosity as a child. I was severely reprimanded (in my eyes, at least) by an adult authority figure in both cases. It made me fearful of being curious, and of being “wrong”. It was a big step of healing for me to realize my curiosity was a good thing. In fact, that curiosity is what continues to drive me to pursue greater depth of understanding and to strive to examine with an open mind what I “think” to be true. It feels like it correlates to, or perhaps enhances the deep hunger to know and become one with the transcendent.
I so appreciate your teaching and above all, for embodying the transcendent, where as you say, all limitations and contradictions find their resolution.
I am always hesitant to speak up but wanted to express my gratitude, and also to let you know I read your blogs and thoroughly soak up the classes…and the recordings from class afterwards. You address questions I have, often before I get a chance to clearly formulate the questions! Very cool.
Bonnie
your comment is beautiful and quite thematic for you. Consider that memory to only be a symbol of a tone you carry in your psyche and in the tissues of your body. However, do understand that when embraced by you without overshadowing you, it is understood to be a lovely form of humility which carries with it great wisdom.