Of teachers and instructors

Teacher is quite an abused word in many areas, branches and cultures. In yoga this misuse is widespread and pretty common to many languages.

I need to be taught. I need to be guided. Am I in need of a teacher or an instructor instead? In my view a possible difference stands in a plus of ethical stance and moral strenght made available (not just owned, but offered as a part of the bond). Which means that if I really need a guidance, I should be looking for a teacher.

To be clear, I am not despising instructors here, a good instructor is quite rare and can be an unexpected gift - just saying that their "mission" is different.

In short, as this subject could be developed in a never-ending story, that's how I see it.

An instructor gives you means and directions to achieve a goal, a teacher shows you a path to reach a destination.

I may stand corrected in this if proven wrong, but I really believe this to be true.

So, when I say I need a teacher, I realize that I am putting a lot of pressure on myself and maybe a lot of stress on the chosen one, because I am talking of a spiritual bond, not just a deal between two individuals.

Am I expecting or demanding too much? Well, it is for the future to judge.