Every now and then, you encounter a book or a film that not only reignites the flames of hope in the face of a world filled with negativity, but also profoundly reshapes your perspective and outlook on life.
For me, that transformative experience came with "Radical", a film rooted in a true story. It narrates the journey of Sergio Juárez Correa, a dedicated teacher in a Mexican border town, brilliantly portrayed by Eugenio Derbez ('CODA'). Sergio embarks on a radical approach to teaching, aiming to unlock his students' full potential.
What struck me the most was the notion that failure is not just accepted but encouraged. Sergio urges his students to embrace their curiosity and welcomes their failures with open arms. In doing so, he removes the heavy burden of always having to be right.
Reflecting on this, I recall a time when I was teaching a spirituality course to kids. I posed a question, met with silence. But when I asked, "What would your answer be if you knew it?" Suddenly, everyone was eager to share their thoughts.
As we step into the spiritual portal of 11/11, a period that promises new beginnings, it's the perfect time to abandon the old ways of being right and having all the answers. Instead, let's embrace curiosity, innovation, and boundless joy on our quest to forge new paths and manifest unique visions.
November 12th begins the Hindu Festival of Diwali – representing light over darkness. As a ritual to bring in light at this time, light a candle to call in the Light of The Divine (God, Goddess, Spirit, Creator) to transform hatred, anger, ignorance and greed into love, compassion and true wisdom. Feel free to make this prayer your own.
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Until next time,
Barbara