Seeking Wisdom

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My teacher did not illuminate me with facts about this world. Rather he/she led me, lovingly, to know who I am, and showed me how to learn. Encouraging students to seek knowledge and truth for ourselves is the only lesson that is never finished. When one stops learning, one stops growing. For we are a complicated machine, humans. We have a physical body, a soul which resides in the heart and mind…our essential selves, and a spirit. A true teacher will touch the whole of who we are…guiding us to seek wisdom.

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Valsa George

Date: 9/15/2024 4:41:00 AM

Hi Crystol, perfectly agree with your concept of a good teacher. "Encouraging students to seek knowledge and truth for ourselves is the only lesson that is never finished. When one stops learning, one stops growing." Yes, a teacher has to encourage and help the student to discover his own hidden potential. I had such a teacher and he remains my favorite.

Crystol Woods
Date: 9/15/2024 9:36:00 AM

So glad you had this kind of person in your life! Ty for stopping by today! Xo

Tom Woody

Date: 9/13/2024 2:04:00 PM

Very nice. I agree. My favorite teacher(s) are the couple who taught me the Bible when I was 22. Eugene and Eloise Veil. He died of cancer circa 1986. Not sure if she's still living. Boy, I had a ton of changes to make. Still a wip. Keep writing the good stuff Crys

Crystol Woods
Date: 9/14/2024 9:43:00 AM

Thanks Tom, I'm try! Xo