The Inner Teacher

That which speaks to the mind does not bring a realization into consciousness. 

It is always the heart that feels the energy behind the words in a subtle, but satisfying manner. The heart simply knows if a truth is being spoken, or addressed.

Teaching is not as important as what is felt within the teaching, or what is awakened by the energy behind the words of what is being taught. When you know, you do not forget, but permitting the knowing to be your life is another matter.

Teaching can introduce your awareness to you, but neither the teacher nor the teaching is your awareness within. 

Meditation is the tool and the key to begin your own inner communication into your own awakening or awareness.

Until you meditate (go within to the silence), what you receive is only secondhand information -- like the crumbs from a great feast that you have missed. Your level of hunger will make certain that you not miss the next one.