Teaching as a sacred calling: Connecting with Something Greater

Jacob Needleman said it beautifully: “We’re built to serve something greater than ourselves.” For me, teaching has been one of the most profound ways to connect with that greater purpose.

Teaching as a Space of Possibility

Every time I step into a teaching situation, I enter a space of possibility. I don’t know what challenges—or gifts—lie ahead, but I do know this: teaching isn’t just about imparting knowledge. It’s about meeting life head-on, with curiosity and openness.

Each class or session becomes an adventure—a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others in meaningful ways.

The Demands and Rewards of Teaching

Teaching demands presence. It requires us to:

• Meet people where they are.
• Create space for exploration and discovery.
• Foster curiosity and ignite sparks of potential.

But it’s not just about delivering information. Teaching is about transformation—for both the student and the teacher.

In the process of teaching, we stretch, adapt, and expand our understanding of the world and those we serve. It becomes a way to contribute to something larger: the growth of another person, the advancement of a shared vision, or the unfolding of life itself.

The Sacred Connection in Teaching

At its core, teaching is a relationship. It’s a connection:

• Between people.
• Between ideas.
• Between the present moment and the future it’s shaping.

In this connection, we touch something sacred: the chance to serve life and to be transformed by it.

Why Teaching Is More Than a Job

Teaching isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. It’s a way to step into the flow of something greater and to contribute to the unfolding of possibility, creativity, and growth in the world.

Teaching is life meeting life. And there’s nothing more fulfilling than that.