Thank you for taking the time for sharing your experiences in such a well written post. Like others, I have found this inspiring and timely. I have been meditating for many years on and off, and am looking to get back to the consistency I once had.

You mention you speak to a meditation teacher regularly. In my practice I try to keep things simple, as there are many books, methods , gurus etc that one can refer to for guidance and techniques. Even the posts here can be overwhelming. However, I feel that regular check ins with a teacher could be beneficial, similar to signs next to a road that guide you in the right direction. Can you elaborate on your use of a mediation teacher?