An intense need to open your mind to a wider range of possibilities today can prompt you to investigate the words of teachers who have shared their wisdom throughout history. You may feel inspired by the writings of a single, beloved spiritual guide or guru and thus driven to begin researching how others have treated similar subjects. This urge can lead you on a journey of discovery that takes you around the world and back in time. You may discover that while books expose you to a broader world perspective, you feel compelled to seek out a teacher in order to experience enlightenment in a more direct and intimate way. Consider approaching students of spirituality today in order to learn from which font of wisdom they prefer to drink and beginning there.

When we reach a plateau in our spiritual growth, studying with a teacher can put us back on track by renewing our evolutionary momentum. Individual human viewpoints are limited by experiences--a guru or guide can offer you another way of seeing the world or an alternate means of addressing the issues you face. The teacher you choose will act not only as an experienced mentor, showing you the path that leads toward enlightenment, but also as a companion, walking that path by your side. Should you face a challenging period in your journey of discovery, your guide will help you navigate past it and into a calmer phase where coping gives way to learning. As you study with a teacher today, you will move toward enlightenment at a renewed pace.