It has been said that everyone on this planet is a teacher on one side and a student on the other. Based on this, it is a two-way process, and if one does not have this perspective, one is likely to be unbalanced.
In this case, one might believe that other people are here to learn from them or they might believe that they have nothing to offer the world. Therefore, one could see himself above his fellow men or below them.
Balance
Ideally, one should have a balanced perspective, as this will allow them to be on the same level. Now, this is not to say that you will learn something from another person and then they will learn something from them, because it will not be that black and white.
It probably boils down to the fact that, throughout their lives, they will have gotten information from others and other people will have gotten information from them. Sometimes you may realize that you are learning something and other times you may not.
facing reality
But regardless of how often one learns something from others; they will not act as if they have more to give than other people. And by having this perspective, there is a chance that it will be much easier for them to grow and develop.
Then it won’t matter what your profession is, as your mind will be open, so to speak. This is not to say that other people will always notice it, and this is because they might occupy a certain position in society.
From outside
For example, one could be a teacher and then there could be any number of people who feel that they have all the answers. In their eyes, other people are there to learn from them and not the other way around.
When it comes to what these people are learning, one is likely to have a deep understanding; but this does not mean that they know everything. So by being stuck in what one knows, it can prevent them from seeing that they are only human.
Natural
One way of looking at this would be to say that this is simply part of being human. When someone admires another, it can end up putting them on a pedestal, and then over time; gradually they can come to see that they do not know everything.
This is something that can happen when someone hasn’t developed certain parts of themselves; the parts of themselves that are waiting to be developed end up being projected onto the teacher (or anyone else). When someone returns to earth they may realize what has happened, or they may end up feeling betrayed and direct their pain outward, for example.
Part of life
However, no matter how much you know, you will know how important it is to keep your feet on the ground. Learning will be similar to eating, in that it will be something that happens every day.
And being in a position where they know they have something to offer the world is likely to have a positive effect on how they feel about themselves. Whereas if one were to believe that they have nothing to offer, this might not be the case.
One option
One way of looking at this would be to say that one does not value oneself, and this sets them up to have an inaccurate perspective. This not only prevents them from having a functional idea of themselves; it also makes them have a dysfunctional view of others.
This shows that one is not resisting what is happening within them and that it is defining their life. One option would be for them to seek support, and by receiving this support, they will gradually realize that what is happening within them does not reflect their true nature.
The result
After this has happened, one will see that he does have something to offer the world, and this may mean that he ends up becoming a master. One might teach at a school or university, or one might teach by giving talks or leading a class, for example,
What this shows is that you can take a more traditional path or you can carve your own path. That said, one night you may not want to become a teacher and would rather share what you know in other ways.
another route
At the same time, even if you don’t value yourself, it doesn’t mean you won’t resist how you feel. And if this were to happen, one could end up going to the other extreme and feeling that he has more to offer than anyone else.
By having this perspective, one can end up being attracted to teaching, and this can be seen as a way to get the appreciation it deserves. In this kind of environment, other people are likely to look up to them, and one may believe that this is how other people should respond to them.
teaching
On the one hand, this could mean that they will end up working in a school or university, and on the other hand, this can mean that they will run workshops or teach individually. In fact, one could end up doing multiple things and this will allow them to receive a constant stream of validation.
Most of the people they will meet will be their students and this will put them in a position of power. But even when they spend time with their friends or family, for example, they can still act as a teacher.
toxic shame
When one experiences life in this way, it is likely a sign that they are out of touch with their healthy shame. As long as the toxic shame within them is defining their lives and until this changes, they will not be able to realize that they are no better or worse than others.
What this may show is that there was a time in their life when they experienced some form of abuse and/or neglect. These experiences would have made them feel worthless, and as a way to avoid feeling that way, they ended up developing a false self.
Awareness
If one had to deal with what is going on inside them, it does not necessarily mean that they will no longer teach; what it can mean is that you will no longer look superior and your personal relationships could change as well. So instead of spending time with people who are like their children, they may prefer to spend time with people who are on the same level, so to speak.
One way to move forward will be to work with a therapist and/or a support group.