I take much comfort from the poetry of Meister Eckhart. In this poem, I’d like to think that he is demonstrating for me how to be the best counselor I can be:
Setting Forth Together
Let’s be clear about one thing: you are
your own best teacher. I can only tell
you what I know, but you’ll need to
discover it for yourself, so don’t expect
me to tell you what to think or how to live.
I’ll share with you the truth I found:
that life is full of darkness that can
enlighten you, in it’s own way, there’s
a thread there to guide you, but to find
it you'll need to look within yourself.
When you do, seek the light that shines
out of the darkness, and be radiant for
those who long for hope to brighten
their journey, set forth together on
What you’ll discover is a wayless way.