From Selfish To Selfless

When first thinking I wanted to become a TCC teacher, it was purely a selfish decision. I had near term plans to move to an area where there was no TCC community. I knew, even though I had derived great benefits from the practice, that I would eventually become lazy about daily practice, pick up bad habits and most likely stop practicing entirely if there were not other practitioners around. Becoming a teacher would help me help myself.

After my practice progressed, my feelings began to change. The practice became so good and benefits so great that I felt I would burst if I didn’t share it with others.

I now know that even if I never encounter another practitioner, I will never stop practicing. I might inadvertently pick up some bad habits, but it wouldn’t be because I am not sincere. Now I do not want to teach for myself (even though I am sure it will give me great pleasure and benefits); I want to teach for the benefit of others.