You ever watched the movies where the teacher and the student work together? It's usually something like the teacher is "all knowing" and the student is in awe. The purpose of the teacher /student relationship is for growth. It is for both teacher and student to grow, for the better.
That's what happened to me Friday night as I seen Iyanla Vanzant in person for the first time. Seeing her in person gave me a rush. I had goose bumps and the tears were ready to form. As she walked on the stage I was the first person to jump to my feet and give her a standing ovation. At last my master teacher had arrived, what lessons would she have for me to learn today? As Iyanla took her seat the room was quite. Everyone was waiting for her first words. In true Iyanla form she started telling her story.
While Iyanla was speaking I was still in awe. I could not believe it was her standing right in front of me. I dreamed of this moment when I would see her face to face. I dreamed of that day when I still lived in my grandparents house I would sit in my bedroom and day dream about my future. I would think about the day when I would live in DC and I was doing the work GOD called me to do. I would have not known how to prepare myself for those dreams if it was not for Iyanla. That was seven years ago. I was a great student. I took notes. I observed. I asked questions. I took action.
The master teacher and student relationship at times is unbalanced. The relationship is usually the student giving the teacher an almost GOD like personality. The student without thinking seeks the teacher's approval more than GOD or themself. I thought I would never be as good as my teacher. I never once thought of being a life coach because I was not good enough. I did not see my teacher as someone who was once like me, a student. There was a time when she knew nothing and was striving to find her way just like me.
My moment of truth came the night I met her. I was passed my book of wisdom. I was told the stories of failed LOVES, family curses, and death. I was told now you go forth with what I know and be better. I was able to look at myself completely different for the first time. I no longer felt lack, but strength. Now I saw my master teacher as human and powerful as she opened her heart and told her truth. She was teaching. Again I was listening, learning, but something else happened. I realized I had mastered a lot of these things. The lessons that she was teaching was not for me. I had learned from her mistakes, learned from her success, read her work and passed the class!
I am now the master teacher. Does that mean I am all knowing? NO! Like Iyanla Vanzant I am learning, growing and at only 33 I have a lot of learning to do. I am not anywhere close to ending my journey. But I will no longer seek others to give me insight I already have within! I will no longer shrink at the thought of being a leader, a speaker, a writer, a master teacher. I know I prepared for this day! While everyone was out parting, I was home studying! While it was cool to date anyone and have a baby, I was studying. After years of studying I get it now. I finally get it! I walked out of the room where Iyanla spoke feeling I was the advanced student. I walked out the room as a student whose grades were higher than most although we were all in the same class. I am sure there were other honor students too. There were students who have been diligent studying for years too.
Knowing I have gained everything I needed as a student from my master teacher it was now my turn. Not to be like her, that's too much pressure. But more like being true to myself! After all that is what I learned the most. Knowing and LOVING self is half the battle. That is what I have mastered. I am ready to go out and inspire and teach all who GOD would place in my path. Prepared to go forth and have the courage to live what I teach. That is how you truly become a master teacher.
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