Kill The Guru: Look Life Horizontally

The Power of Independent Thinking: How to Approach Life and Spiritual Practice

One of the greatest challenges we face in life is not thinking and seeing from our own perspective. Too often, we look to gurus, experts, or teachers as the ones who hold the ultimate truth, underestimating our own ability to experience life clearly for ourselves. We become fixated on other people's viewpoints, creating images of others and things around us, without realizing that these perceptions are often distorted.

Seeing with Clarity: Horizontal Vision vs. Hierarchical Thinking

Instead of approaching interactions based on the social status or position someone holds, we should train ourselves to see others horizontally, as equals. This approach helps us avoid the trap of either lowering ourselves or thinking that we are somehow more important than others. By seeing people for who they truly are, without the influence of hierarchical roles, we foster equanimity—the ability to maintain inner balance regardless of external circumstances.

This approach has immense value because it prevents us from putting ourselves down due to feelings of inadequacy, or elevating someone else based on their external title or position. Instead, we can engage with others as fellow humans, working toward mutual growth and respect.

Embracing Imperfection: A Path to Growth and Self-Realization

None of us are perfect. Being human means we are works in progress. By acknowledging this, we open ourselves up to learning from the strengths and wisdom of others while also recognizing our own imperfections. This understanding allows us to take the best of what others have to offer and, through practice, continually improve ourselves.

In the world of spiritual teachers and life coaches, there is a dangerous tendency to believe that someone else holds the answers to our life’s problems. We can become dependent on others to tell us what to do, thinking that they are somehow more capable of resolving our struggles. However, true maturity and responsibility lie in recognizing that we are the ones who have the power to shape our lives.

Breaking Free from Dependency: The Role of a True Teacher

In my practice of Nei Qi Gong, I encourage a skeptical, scientific, and responsible approach to learning. I believe that each student should make their own experiences. My role as a teacher is not to provide all the answers, but to offer the tools, guidance, and support needed to help students on their personal journey.

A true teacher never makes their students dependent.

Instead, a good teacher encourages their students to become self-reliant, to take full responsibility for their own growth, and to understand that they are their own greatest teacher. The goal is for each person to ultimately create their own knowledge, wisdom, and life path.

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