GURU 101: You are Your Own Guru
by Therese Miu on 02/02/10 at 5:56 am
A powerful & audacious blogpost by my friend Tony Teegarden.
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I had a personal experience happen to me recently and if you know me, then you know that it is pretty hard for me to get negative. It’s not in my DNA.
Click ‘Play’ on the video below to hear more about my thoughts:
First of all, there is an importance of sharing a message whether it is your life-story, a quote, a philosophy, or your own perspective. To sing the song that is within your heart.
My sole purpose of my blog was to share my gift, To BE ME whoohoo 
and open up myself to the light.
Am I still going through my journey? YES!
Am I in love with personal development, spiritual growth, and life-transformation? …Oh you bet!
Am I interested in raising my own vibrations and reach enlightenment within myself, and feel universal oneness?
YES!!! Everyday
I would not at all call myself or be perceived as a “guru” that’s why I resonated with Tony Teegarden’s post very well.
I just listened to this man Brock Tully and he cycled 18,000 kilometers around North America to raise awareness for kindness. In addition to being a main cyclist and spokesperson for the Cycling kindness Foundation, he doesn’t want to be perceived as the “kindness guy.” He does what he does to remind himself to be kind. This is Tully’s story, “absolutely brutal at times. I would be cycling in freezing rain soaked through to the skin with two or three hours left to go to get to the next destination sometimes. It was hard to keep going on those days, but I did because people were waiting for me.”
VERY BRAVE right?
Would you cycle around the states in hope to raise vibrations of kindness for humanity?
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We are all on this life to go through our own journey. And although we love to put people on a box from career, relationships, financial, status, material possessions, etc…
All I’m looking to do here @ therese miu dot com is hopefully share….
And if I have by 1 blogpost, 1 paragraph, and 1 sentence cause you to smile, feel at ease, and feel good. Then I’m happy. Please do not identify me as a “guru” Just like You, I have so much to learn. I am still connecting the dots. Much of what you will see here on this blog has been years and years of endless never ending improvement.
“Inspiration can only be borrowed” as my mentor Katie Freiling mentions in her post.
Although, we can look up to people (celebrity & sports world has done great job with this) don’t forget YOUR OWN ABILITY and YOUR OWN GIFTS that you can share.
So today’s topic is about Sharing Your GIFT to the world:
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And here are steps you can take to truly discover your own gifts and it is a tough one.
Allow yourself to sit back. Think positively about yourself: JUST BE
List ALL the reasons that makes you UNIQUE. The point of this exercise is to give yourself credit. And also to come into full consciousness of acceptance and love for who you are.
We give credits all day long: to a job, family, friends, spouse, and children. For once
Give Yourself the GIFT of time
Think about what makes you YOU! Your positive qualities, traits, and attributes.
This is a very IMPORTANT aspect of knowing your gift.
Make this unique travel consciously to incline yourself to JOY and HAPPINESS. Feel the expansion within your heart as you elevate your mind & allow yourself to FEEL the feelings of surrendering to that which you already are.
Ok go now…
I invite you to accept yourself completely at this moment
Take a break
I mean it NOW!!!
How do you feel?
I can go on & on…..but here’s one thing I must leave you with
YOU ARE ALREADY THAT WHICH YOU SEEK. You are beautiful beyond measure. You are Light unfolding. You are Limitless. You have unbounded Creativity.
You are MAGNIFICIENT.
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That is my message for you today.
Don’t be afraid to share your gifts to the world.
The world has been waiting for you…….
“. . . I may not be able to change the world I see around me but I can change the way I see the world, within me.” Brock Tully
How can you learn everyday to grow your gift?
What are you willing to do to act on this gift and share it with others?
What can you do to take your gift to the next level?
I had an absolute GREAT time sharing this valuable information with you. Let’s all be gift-givers and share this important message to those you think that might find it valuable. There’s a button below. Make sure to tweet this or share this with your family, friends, and loved ones on Facebook. I would appreciate if you would also leave me a comment below what you think about this blogpost.
I THANK YOU!
With Sincere Heartfelt Respect & Gratitude,
Andre
Feb 2nd, 2010
Therese, thank you for this beautiful post. This is something that resonates strongly with my heart as I am also in the journey of being able to just BE myself, with nothing to hide, sharing my talents and gifts, without any concern whether ‘I’m good enough’ or not…
I strongly believe that the highest purpose of our presence here on earth is to remember who we truly are (an awakened life is the process of re-remembering), to grow, to evolve, to experience life from our unique perspective, and make a continual contribution by utilizing our unique talents and gifts to fulfill our life purpose…
Your post and video reminds me of what Janet Attwood said in her book The Passion Test:
“… Not one person on the planet is exactly like anyone else. You are unique. You have unique gifts which no one but you can give. You have those gifts because you have a special role to play in the world which requires giving those gifts.”
Thank you so much for being You, sharing your gifts, your wisdom, your friendship.
Love & Blessings,
Andre
Andre´s last blog ..Embodying Strength Through Gentleness
Therese Miu Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:30 am
Andre, I have heard of Janet Attwood book “Passion Test” Her personal story is incredible. I thank you for sharing this today “I strongly believe that the highest purpose of our presence here on earth is to remember who we truly are (an awakened life is the process of re-remembering), to grow, to evolve, to experience life from our unique perspective, and make a continual contribution by utilizing our unique talents and gifts to fulfill our life purpose…”
You are so right in so many ways. I have heard before that when you share your talents, gifts, wisdom you are actually building a Legacy. I though that was beautiful.
Codi
Feb 2nd, 2010
Therese,
Thank you for this great post. I will be sharing with everyone! I am just starting my journey of personal growth and development, learning to just be my wonderful self and sharing my gifts to the world.
Thank you,
Codi
Therese Miu Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:31 am
Codi, What a priceless journey your taking. I can’t wait to see you blossom!Learning to accept yourself and just be YOU is a wonderful thing for sure.
Thérèse Cator
Feb 2nd, 2010
Therese,
This is such a timely post.
Especially during this time in our history when so many things
are going on in the world. Many people feel lost and this post
reminds everyone they are here for a purpose.
What especially touched me was:
“YOU ARE ALREADY THAT WHICH YOU SEEK. You are beautiful beyond measure. You are Light unfolding. You are Limitless. You have unbounded Creativity. You are MAGNIFICENT.”
I think at the deepest level we know this but how many people
really think about this every day? How many people go even
further and say this to themselves? Instead of constantly looking
without the focus must be turned on within. Thank you for reminding me that I am magnificent beyond measure.
I myself know I have so many gifts to share. I write, act, inspire,
coach, I’m a great daughter, aunt, sister, friend, partner and
so much more. I need to remember that gifts come in
big and small packages and there’s not one that’s better than
the other. They are all priceless.
Thank you for a wonderful post.
Lots of Love,
Thérèse
Thérèse Cator´s last blog ..HAITI: 10 Creative Ways To Give
Therese Miu Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:33 am
Thérèse, Thank you for your wonderful reminder that gifts can come from small and big packages. I love it =)
Tony Teegarden
Feb 2nd, 2010
Therese, my beautiful spirit friend, such a wonderful perspective from what I touched on. You’ve done exactly what I had hope to accomplish and that’s resonate different & new perspectives with someone else. Most importantly, ~your own perspective~. You’ve fully wrapped yourself around what I was expressing and made it your own. I’m so very touched by your own expression.
I loved the “Give Yourself the GIFT of time.” We would never expect a 6 month old baby to start walking nor talk down to it because it didn’t, however how many people do this to their inner child when learning to awaken within?
Thank you for your expression, your gratitude and being love & light to those around you and those you yet to meet, my friend.
Tony Teegarden´s last blog ..Youth Wisdom and Personal Development
Therese Miu Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Tony,
I love this, “We would never expect a 6 month old baby to start walking nor talk down to it because it didn’t, however how many people do this to their inner child when learning to awaken within?”
Imagine a farmer plants a seed and keeps looking at the seed everyday and goes, “hey why are you not growing yet? Come on….” That’s ridiculous! Yet with the microwave mentality that’s slowly being adapted in our everyday behavior. You don’t know what to do sometimes. When you had it right all along..Be You. Accept the Process. and Yes with everything in Life worth taking it is a JOURNEY. I really do thank you for being bold enough to come out with that post. It resonated with a LOT of people Tony.
Thank You
Sandy F. Winston
Feb 3rd, 2010
Thank you!
Giving ourselves credit…why do we forget to do this on a daily basis? I am still learning how to “own” that which I possess and am capable of sharing. In fact, I have to make a conscious effort just to accept compliments at times. But I am working on this area (among others) and little by little I am discovering how I make a difference. Everyday.
I think one of our greatest challenges, as humans, as people, is to truly LOVE ourselves. Once we learn to do this, we are truly boundless and can make wonderful things happen.
Imagine, accepting and then truly embodying our full creative and beautiful potential!
Yes, let’s raise the vibes!! Ripple by ripple, until it becomes a tidal wave!
Therese Miu Reply:
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Sandy, What a profound statement “our greatest challenges, as humans, as people, is to truly LOVE ourselves” Yet so true because we get stuck in our past programming limiting beliefs that doesn’t serve us. I have heard once that “sometimes we are more in touch with our limited self than our potentiality” those words woke me UP so much!
I am embracing the friendship we are all developing and I can’t wait to
“raise the vibes!! Ripple by ripple until it becomes a tidal wave” WOW!!!!!
Thank you for the candid reminder
city sylvester
Feb 3rd, 2010
Your blog is getting so much better. Every post brings us a little closer to who Therese Miu really is. I’m learning more from you then some of my closest mentors. Thanks for posting this. Brock Tully’s persistency to become a great student in kindness, has caused him to become a great teacher without any effort. It’s an excellent example of where self cultivation can lead us in life.
Your Friend,
-Karl City Sylvester
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Therese Miu Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Karl, You are such a wonderful friend. I am so happy that I too am seeing the fruition and
blossoming of your work. I cannot wait to read and watch your videos. I know it
will be filled with INCREDIBLE NUGGETS!
Thank you for your joyful care in the evolution of this blog. I only wish to do the same
as we journey on to improving the quality of our life.
Your Friend,
Therese Miu
Rose Goddess
Feb 3rd, 2010
Thank you for another meaningful, wise, and from the heart post Therese! It’s true, we are all important and we all have gifts to share… thank you so much for sharing yours:) I feel I have many gifts to yet discover, however, one thing I know for sure is my ability to FEEL. When I allow myself to, I can feel so much and tap into deep love and compassion.
Rose Goddess´s last blog ..“To Thine Own Self Be True” ~ The Power of Journaling
Therese Miu Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
Hi Debbie,
Yeah we all have reservoir of gifts that is being left untapped and undiscovered each and everyday.
It is so true to be open to all teaching as well as embracing your inner power and inner GIFTS.
As we embrace our gifts we then begin to evolve into higher platform & tap into deep Love and Compassion.
As you eloquently put it. I am excited to be walking in the rhythm of great souls such as yourself.
Love you
erlina sinaga
Feb 3rd, 2010
Wow!!! what a great post!!!
I truly live and breath this. I too believe that everyone has a gift. Each person is unique, because there has never been a Therese Miu, or will there ever be another Therese Miu. And the same with everyone living in this planet.
When one discover their true self and their innate gift, they look so glowing because it’s pure beauty. And that’s you, Therese, you are glowing right now for sharing yourself sooooo generously.
Thank you for sharing this post and thank you for sharing yourself to the world.
Love you lots,
Erlina
Therese Miu Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Hi Erlina,
Taken from the book “Living Ecstasy” pg. 56 “whether you know it or not, the world needs you. The world needs all your gifts, all your love, all your spirit, and your body. The world urgently needs all of you. The world is yearning for you to fall into union with it” BEAUTIFUL
Eric Goldstein
Feb 4th, 2010
Hey Therese,
Thank you for sharing this great post
with the world. It’s important to give yourself
those gifts!
People should look at themselves as the
all knowing GURU… and not outside of themselves.
We ALL have access to all the knowledge and
abundance in the Universe… thanks!
Eric Goldstein´s last blog ..Is Your Workspace Comfortable? If Not, WHY?
Therese Miu Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Eric,
Your true nature is already Love & Freedom and as you also mentioned, “all knowledge & abundance” when you forget that and seek neurotic ways to fill it with external pleasure fastfood, shopping, TV, etc..You seek an empty void that is actually already filled. You are already that which you seek. Sometimes all you need to do is remain YOU, be silent, move into that potentiality and accept/love yourself fully & authentically.
Thanks for sharing yourself your TRUE self each and everytime in all your blogpost Eric.
I appreciate you.
Love & Light
Tony Teegarden
Feb 4th, 2010
You’re so very welcome Therese, I admit to always being a “tad” nervous when hitting the publish button. Not quite sure of what people will think, but then I’m reminded, yes…I’m doing the right thing just for that reason. No mind to what other people think…being me gives them permission to be them.
Well my next post takes this to the next level. I’ve been a bit nervous since writing it and have looked at it a few times considering not letting it see the light of day. But then I wouldn’t be standing in my light now would I?
It’s not a terribly new concept but one that bears repeating. I love where you’re journey is taking you spirit friend. I’m glad to be along for the ride, however long that may be
Tony Teegarden´s last blog ..Why Nothing Should Last Forever (For Good Reason)
Therese Miu Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Tony,
I know what you mean about being a “tad nervous” I always second guess myself from a written post to videos.
Everyone says I look natural but behind the scenes. I’m always very nervous once I publish something on youtube. I guess YOU ARE so RIGHT! Just remind ourselves that we are doing the right thing can make all the difference in the act of doing it. And I can certainly take up your advice when you said, “No mind to what other people think…being me gives them permission to be them” I can’t wait for YOUR NEXT POST. Your writing style is very different and brilliant. I enjoy reading them.
Please stay along for the ride! We ALL HAVE MUCH to share with the planet. Thanks for always inspiring me.
Teerence
Feb 5th, 2010
Therese That was nice and Enlighted thoughts, But untill Now Im still finding myself and I dont know what is my natural gift.
Therese thank you for sharing your Video.
Therese Miu Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Terence,
First of all, I really do appreciate that you shared this with me. Sometimes the truth gets revealed slowly within us when you start to ADMIT head on that you are still finding yourself. For many years, I was on my own personal quest of passion and purpose (I am still going through it also) and finding more clarity into my life. I soon discovered this…
“You may feel you have a special & unique gift but haven’t quite stumbled on HOW TO EXPRESS it. Rest assured if you keep your sights on the lighted road, the opportunity is bound to sneak up on you.” Keep your eyes firmly fixed on what makes you truly happy. Along with what makes you feel great!!! Then one day it will find YOU rather than you searching for it =)
Hope this makes sense Terence
Your old friend,
Therese
Beth Hewitt
Feb 5th, 2010
Hey Therese,
First of all, this is the first time I have been on your blog and It is so beautiful the colours are amazing.
Thank you for sharing this post I really like your quote
“Don’t be afraid to share your gifts to the world.
The world has been waiting for you…….”
These are really simple but truely inspiring words, no-one should be afriad of who we are and what talents and gifts we have been graced with. There really is a wonderful world with so many beautiful people out there waiting to share and learn from us all.
I look forward to reading more from you
Beth Hewitt.
Beth Hewitt´s last blog ..Personal Branding and YOU!
Therese Miu Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Beth, I shared this up there with my good friend and business partner Erlina. Taken from a book by “Living Ecstasy” Satyen Raja pg. 56 “whether you know it or not, the world needs you. The world needs all your gifts, all your love, all your spirit, and your body. The world urgently needs all of you. The world is yearning for you to fall into union with it”
I just wanted to share that with you.
Thank You so much!
Damayanthi
Feb 5th, 2010
Hi Therese,
I am glad that I clicked on the link to have a look at your blog. I always read your comments on Katie’s posts but never had the patience to come & read your posts.
This is so true, we are too busy doing “stuff” and don’t make time to understand us. I am glad that I started doing that this year, and the first step was starting yoga.
Thanks again Therese,
Damayanthi
Damayanthi´s last blog ..6 Reasons Why Online Businesses Fail and What To Do About It
Therese Miu Reply:
February 5th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Damayanthi, Yeah I have seen you also on Katie’s blog many times. Interesting! I have been following you on twitter as well. I am so happy you have integrated yoga in to your daily routine. Been doing it since I was 20 yrs old to help me stabilize my body, emotions and mind and then transcend it. Looking forward to more techniques such as Pranayama which is conscious expansion of energy.
So Excited for you!!
It is a great investment of not just your mind and body but your soul and emotions. What a GREAT JOURNEY!
Thank You for visiting =)
Baker
Feb 10th, 2010
Hello Therese,
This is a great empowering post. I am just getting into reading your posts lately. The question is always to ask ourselves empowering questions, to find answers to truly expand our gifts. I appreciate this post.
Therese Miu Reply:
February 10th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Hi Baker, Life is just an opportunity to express yourself so give who you are at every situation….
Thanks again =)