We Are All Masters and Gurus In Our Own Way

We Are All Masters and Gurus In Our Own Way

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OK, let me explain. I have heard the terms "master" and "guru" tossed out, thrown around and used ad nauseam.

And it seems to me most people who either call themselves "masters" or "gurus" or people who discuss a "master/guru" always want to put them on a pedestal and yet, those who truly have mastered something are typically the most humble people you will even meet and would rather you did not do so.

To dig into this a bit further, I looked up definitions for master and guru and here is what I discovered:

Master:

1. A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity.
2. Having or showing very great skill or proficiency.
3. Acquire complete knowledge or skill in.
4. Gain control of; overcome.

Guru:

1. A teacher and especially intellectual guide in matters of fundamental concern.
2. A leading authority in a particular field

Correct if I am wrong, but does anyone see the word "perfect" in any of these definitions?

So many people feel less than because they are not a "master" or "guru" and yet if we really thlnk about, we have all overcome something. We all have something in which we have great skill. And we are all teachers in our own way.

 And "masters" know better than anyone else that they will continue to grow and evolve and so they keep at it, most do not simply rest on their laurels, otherwise those skills will most certainly diminish. They know they are not infallible, that they too have made many mistakes along the way to mastery.

Oh, by the way, having great great skill, knowledge or proficiency and using it are two completely different things my friends.

I would imagine, if we sat all the "masters" and "gurus" down and talked with them, they would all say as Jesus did, "All of this and more; so shall you do."

Now, go out and "master" you and be your own "guru". If you are going to look to anyone, let it be YOU, for you are all worthy of the titles, most of you just have not discovered it yet. And yes, certainly admire those who have "mastered" things but do not think yourself to be "less than" in their presence.

May you be blessed always and in all ways!

Harry

http://www.harryshade.com