Seek a teacher who remains a student in addition to retaining his/her zest for learning, as he can offer a constant supply of new lessons and fresh, first hand experience with recovery after falling flat on his/her face.
In that teacher, you might also find a supporter who will cheer you on toward your personal discovery/recovery and a challenger who will prod you to journey ever on (as there is no end to lessons or learning), while offering incentive, encouragement and direction.
After all is said and done - it will only look as if there was another standing at your side.
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To excel beyond comparison on the path: One must find a way to stand -
ahead of oneself for guidance,
beside oneself for encouragement,
behind oneself for support,
within oneself for strength,
above oneself for inspiration,
below oneself for humility,
- if only to find it easier to kneel in gratitude.
