When Teaching Becomes Mechanical

"Sometimes when sharing this understanding, I feel like I’m just repeating words rather than speaking from direct experience. How can teaching remain fresh and authentic? Rupert says: ‘When teaching becomes mechanical, it’s a sign to return to source. Before speaking, sink into being and let words arise from silence rather than memory. Teaching isn’t about conveying information but sharing presence. If words feel stale, perhaps less needs to be said. Sometimes silence teaches more than speech. Don’t teach from obligation but from love. When you feel you’re repeating rather than expressing, pause and reconnect with what you’re pointing towards. Let each moment of teaching be fresh, as if discovering the truth anew. The most powerful teaching is your being itself – words are secondary. Speak only when moved by love or genuine necessity.’"

From event 05 - 12 October, 2025 Seven-Day Retreat at Garrison Institute, 5–12 October 2025

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