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𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿

"They are a world-class expert." How do you react to that description?

Some people are relieved. The status and authority asserted by their identity as "a world-class expert" gives them status — status over where we are. In the hierarchy, experts rule — or think they should. "Oh, thank goodness. I only trust experts!"

Hierarchy, expertise, authority… these matter to our primitive brain. Status matters to the monkey mind! "Who is the alpha? I need to submit to them unless I am challenging their authority!!"

Doesn't feel very free, does it? Doesn't feel like it leaves any room for us to have our own lived experiences, perspectives, or even concepts we apply differently than they do.

Identifying as a student-teacher strips us of that kind of "status over" others… while it invites others to co-create and share knowledge and wisdom.

Student affirms, "I am still learning, growing, exploring. If you are, too, we're students in this together. How exciting!"

Teacher declares, "I have learned aspects and am cultivating skills. I want to share — to teach — to the willing students that show up to co-create with me."

Combined as student-teachers, we are truly free to express our heartistry with curiosity and generosity.

https://www.thrivingnow.com/concept/student-teacher