Whether through the patterns left in snow, or geese honking in the dark, or through the brilliant wet leaf that hits your face the moment you are questioning your worth, the quiet teachers are everywhere, pointing us to the unlived portion of our lives. When we think we are in charge, the lessons dissolve as accidents or coincidence. But when we're humble enough to welcome the connections, the glass that breaks across the room is offering us direction, giving us a clue to the story we are in.
Mark Nepo emphasizes the idea that life constantly offers us subtle lessons through everyday experiences, such as nature and our surroundings. These "quiet teachers" reveal aspects of our lives that we might be neglecting. When we believe we control our lives completely, we often miss these important messages, dismissing them as mere coincidences.
However, if we adopt a more humble perspective and remain open to these signs, we can find guidance...
