Gift Behind The Quest

"With unfailing kindness, 

your life always presents what you need to learn.  

Whether you stay home or work in an office or whatever, 

the next teacher is going to pop right up."  Charlotte Joko Beck

Teachers arrive when we least expect them and rarely do they appear in the manner in which we anticipated.  Some of our most difficult lessons come from those who are hardest on us.  A true teacher encourages us to deepen our journey and follow our passions.  Exceptional leaders encourage us to sharpen our own skills and to find tools to carve our own patterns.

Life extends various lessons that do not always appear to be gifts.  Challenges can appear to be a helping hand or feel like a slap in the face.  When we ask, "What am I to learn from this?" we begin to decipher the message.  It can be intricate and complicated or inspiring as a falling star.

Unfortunately, the kindness of an act is not always immediate.  It may take years for us to understand the gift behind the quest.  We become more confident and develop a stronger connection to all there is when we embrace whatever comes.