Why Teach?

It has been a summer and fall of 'first lessons' for my son in a number of areas.  First swimming, first piano, first dog walking, first construction project, etc.  What occurred to me was just how many teachers there are that show up for us in our lives to provide us with knowledge, support and guidance along the way.

What I think that few people truly consider is that there is a Giving and Receiving of energy that occurs in the teaching space that provides energy for both the student and the teacher.  In many ways it is not just that you are giving something to someone else, but you are also giving to yourself at the same time.

In teaching others you are actually teaching yourself...the awareness of the flow and input of energy while teaching a student is something that natural teachers know instinctively...they can feel it every time that they support someone else in their learning and growth.

And of course we are ALL teachers in some way or another.  The trick is to recognize when you're really enjoying it and receiving the energy as the teacher, as this will encourage you to do more of it...thereby passing on the energy to others.

Teach what you love and love what you are taught in return! :)

All the Best,
Whitney
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