I am becoming a most willing student again.  In recent years, I have been called "the expert" or "the authority" on a a few subjects in my field.  It is very bolstering to the ego to hear such labels, but it can also get in the way of learning new things.  There is so much to learn in this world in such a variety of areas that somewhere along the way your cup has to be empty in order to fill up with something new.  So, I've emptied my cup in the areas of my life where I want to learn something more, something, as of yet, unknown to me.  I'm taking on a few teachers and mentors to help me in this venture.  My intention along the way is to do this with the image of the empty cup in my hand, patiently waiting as it is filled.  There is a great deal that I know in the subjects in which I am well-versed, but there is still so much to learn in other areas of interest.  I feel excitement, inspiration, and a bit of relief at this new venture.  When you are "the expert" or "the authority" you are expected to know the answers.  When you are "the student" there are a multitude of answers just waiting to be discovered.  This freedom and this anticipation bring a curious smile to my face.
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