Learning From Others

Feb 26
07:14

2007

Neel Raman

Neel Raman

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There is an old adage that states that whatever you want to do in life, there is an excellent chance that somebody ahs already done what you want to do. Therefore, it would make sense to seek out the knowledge and experience of others who can coach or mentor you to get what you want.

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On your journey,Learning From Others Articles you will influence many people. By your courage, you'll instil courage in others. By your insightfulness, you'll teach others how to look into themselves and learn to recognise truth. By your determination and vision, you will inspire others to seek their own path and set out on their own journeys.

But they too can be sources of knowledge and inspiration for you. Part of your journey involves developing your higher self and learning to be truly in tune with the vibration of truth that speaks to you and guides you on your way. And your learning from others in your joys and conflicts, challenges and griefs, will be in the way you learn to resist the beguiling temptation of the ego and see in others what you need to learn about yourself.

It may be humility. When people look up to you it's tempting to feel flattered and believe their respect for you, when the nature of the ego is actually distorting your self perception and leading you to believe that you are more important than you actually are. After all, aren't we all equal? Aren't we all learning from each other? And rather than using your power unwisely, gentle though you may be, are you not bypassing the chance to set everyone at the same level?

Learning isn't a solitary occupation. It isn't always about dusty books in archives or collecting facts and figures. Learning is a lifelong process - we are all teachers and we are all students, one to another.

Consider Ghandi, who refused to be seduced by power and fame, and always saw himself as a servant of his followers. A spokesman driven by love and compassion for his people, refusing to change his appearance or dress, and preferring to always identify himself with the people he loved.

Maybe those people whom you find challenging are put on your path to test your love and compassion. You can learn from them; you can understand what drives them and what leads them to unhappiness, and you can put your own ego to one side and connect with them in a way that shows you respect them and love them as human beings, no matter what issues you may disagree on.

See everyone you meet as a potential teacher and you will increase your capacity for knowing your true self and your innermost failings and insecurities at their most fundamental level.

And only by putting yourself in challenging positions can you hope to learn how to come through them intact and unbroken; strong and compassionate and refusing to blame or accuse.

The strongest steel is always tempered best in the hottest flame. You will get stronger as a being by testing yourself in uncomfortable situations. That is the nature of life.

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