Wait!
"(1) "Here, bhikkhus, the Teacher or a fellow monk in the
position of a teacher teaches the Dhamma to a bhikkhu. In whatever
way the Teacher or that fellow monk in the position of a
teacher teaches the Dhamma to the bhikkhu, in just that way
he experiences inspiration in the meaning and inspiration in
the Dhamma.990 As he does so, joy arises in him. When he is
joyful, rapture arises. For one with a rapturous mind, the body
becomes tranquil. One tranquil in body feels pleasure. For one
feeling pleasure, the mind becomes concentrated.99' This is the
first basis of liberation, by means of which, if a bhikkhu dwells
heedful, ardent, and resolute, his unliberated mind is liberated,
his undestroyed taints are utterly destroyed, and he reaches the
as-yet-unreached unsurpassed security from bondage."
This is basically saying one who teaches and learns in the position of teacher can be liberated? Because, that's kind of what I do--dunno if anyone noticed. Every time I teach, I become ecstatic and have enduring streams of insight.
In fact, it is when I teach that I experience the most profound states of consciousness when I later sit or lay. Absorption happens rapidly on its own at that point--as if it was just WAITING for me to be still.
But in the case of me hiding in a cave and meditating, I do not experience much progress, or joy, or ecstasy. Fortunately, I have documented almost every significant event in my practice. And this is all backed up several times all over the forum, Skype calls, text messages, etc.
Michel, I am very thankful you posted this. I understand now why it is that somehow I can teach and in the process make progress. What I love to do is what I'm supposed to be doing. It's my path.
Thank you for tolerating my self-centered posts lately, and for the obvious rambling in this post. I am sorry. I just want to make myself as helpful as possible to as many as possible. And that starts within me before it can go to others.
This is awesome! I could never ask for a greater gift, Michel. I am so grateful.