The philosophy of a teacher’s education

Who are you? Where are you going? Is it a noble journey? These questions are asked all the time, in and out of my classroom, as that classroom is a training ground for the real world. My purpose is to help equip people to answer these questions for themselves; it is also to fight a daily battle against ignorance and foolishness, to lead people out of the darkness of meaninglessness, purposelessness, drift and over-indulgence… to a dangerous mountain where you can get the truth that makes them free.

My name is Hunter… Lebensjaeger: hunter of life, and Liebensjaeger: hunter of love (in the universal sense). I know who and what I am; I know where I’m going; the journey, though one of great risks and pitfalls, is well worth the effort. I work to survive and thrive in a challenging and hostile environment by being enthusiastic and energetic (most of the time). It is my chosen job to teach the individual how to learn themselves, to provide an environment in which to help the individual do a good job, and to expand their range of healthy choices now and in the future.

Empowering people of all ages and circumstances to discover themselves and their place in the world, and learning growth skills that are useful and fulfilling… is what I do as a teacher, guide, and agent of change. By creating an environment (often in strange conditions) in which an individual feels comfortable, accepted, and willing to expand and grow…by exercising myself as a healthy and viable role model, I set the tone for the joy of learning, for each individual. I show others how to teach themselves and others, so that they can produce good work, become self-reliant, and learn how those three questions apply to each of them within the group…as individuals.

The ultimate strength and survival of each person does not depend on the ability to manipulate and control, but on the ability to harmonize with nature as an integral part of the holistic system of life. There is a law of nature that makes all things balanced; It says that nothing comes for free, that all things must be paid for, that all mistakes must be corrected.

Attitudes create atmospheres. An experienced instructor can create a tangible atmosphere of trust in a classroom through the direct outward projection of her own mind…of a conscious state of clarity and a sense of calm. Current systems often work to negate the illuminating effect of such an effort, unfortunately…as can an unresponsive and foolishly resisting person…by projecting a state of unnecessary confusion and control. Without autonomy… it does become a battle. However, from the perception of a good teacher, an unusual sense of communication and a direct and simple manner, words, gestures and expressions well suited to create a strong feeling of trust and a cooperative attitude emerge.

Once an individual recognizes and accepts the valuable possibilities inherent in doing good work (and one cannot be forced to do this, nor can one be done out of fear of authority or punishment), then one begins to establish your own clearing. sense of himself, his direction and his worth. He/she can then align with his/her own identity and current life will and energy within the larger picture. He can then become aware of those with whom he has already associated and those who are now a part of his life and work. Then it can bring about a good change in one’s thoughts, feelings and actions. They can only be displayed; they cannot be forced.

At that time, the individual can answer these questions and become totally free. All apprehension and anxiety are gone. One loses the sense of “meaning”. There is nothing to be driven to do, or even to succeed. I haven’t quite reached this point yet… but I’m heading in the right direction.

THE SECOND PART

There are three things healthy people most need (and want) to do, and education should prepare them for those things:

Act as spiritual beings, that is, act in accordance with moral impulses… man as a divine being.

To act as a neighbor, to render service (through good work) to his fellow men… man as a social being.

To act as people, as autonomous centers of power and responsibility, that is, to engage creatively, using and developing the gifts with which we have been blessed… man himself.

Happiness lies in the satisfaction of the three fundamental needs of the human being. In your dissatisfaction, in your frustration, lies unhappiness.

I often have my students respond to introspective and philosophical statements; It is one of our daily thinking and writing exercises that they enjoy the most, because they are challenged and invited to think, to reflect, to relate, to communicate their response clearly, through language. They are offered an understanding of the tools with which to respond, and the freedom and opportunities to use those tools.

The choice is theirs, and the ability is theirs (once they realize and are willing to work and exercise these skills).

Meditate on these statements:

There can be no joy of living without joy of working.

Laziness is the sadness of the soul.

Just look around a bit; if you get too many machines, you’ll get too many useless people.

So how do we prepare young people for the future world of work? First, we must prepare them to be able to distinguish between a good job and a bad job, and encourage them not to accept the latter. In other words, they should be encouraged to reject meaningless, boring, mind-numbing, or stressful work in which a man or woman becomes a servant to a machine or system. They must be taught that work is the joy of life and is necessary for our development, but that meaningless work is an abomination.

What about the soul and spirit of a person, in addition to the nutrition and good health of his body? How much of educational thought is devoted to the development of your soul and spirit? Education to get them out of the dark forest of self-centeredness, pettiness and worldly ignorance. Call me a fanciful dreamer, but I have more than thirty-four years of effectiveness to prove otherwise; the worker needs work for the development and perfection of his soul…his spirit, his energies. “It’s not as if the artist is a special kind of man; every man is a special kind of artist.” This is the essence of good work. It is my chosen direction to help others recognize this fact and activate it in their own lives, often against great odds.

Traditionally, our ancestors knew the wisdom of doing well, but our materialistic scientism/technology regards this concept with disdain. Who can afford to do good work now? Modern systems leave no room for spiritual guidance or design, so they only want to create conflict and confusion in all people thus conditioned.

Education for good work, then, can begin with a systematic study of traditional wisdom (not pedantic, boring, useless nonsense or dogmas), but the source from which the answers to the questions “what is a man? Where? Where does it come from? What is the purpose of your life? Then the goal arises, and indeed there is one path to the goal, in fact there are many paths. The goal is described as “perfection, wisdom, understanding , fulfillment, happiness, enlightenment, harmony, balance”, etc. And the way to the goal? Good job! “Work diligently for your salvation”. It is so simple and pure in its essence that it is also exciting and motivating. it’s what individuals need…a healthy sense of exciting and motivating possibilities that will lead to personal fulfillment in life. That’s what I offer and work for. And it’s a good job for Hunter, this works for me!

“Invitation”

Give me a minute

Of your time, dear soulmate,

And I will show you mysteries

Of life as they unfold… An invitation granted

Of the messengers of light,

Where man is but a welcome guest

Evolving during the flight.