Quote by Ken Wilber

What is it in you that brings you to a spiritual teacher in the first place? It's not the spirit in you, since that is already enlightened, and has no need to seek. No, it is the ego in you that brings you to a teacher.

What is it in you that brings you to a spiritual teacher in

Summary

This quote suggests that the motivation behind seeking a spiritual teacher lies in the ego rather than the enlightened spirit within an individual. The ego, driven by desires, insecurities, and the need for validation, is the aspect that feels the need for guidance and seeks external sources for enlightenment. In contrast, the spirit is already inherently enlightened and does not possess the same need to search or seek validation. Therefore, it is the ego's longing for growth and understanding that drives one to seek spiritual guidance and teachings.

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