The puzzling fact is that the aspirations of many intelligent and determined people frequently fall far short of their objectives. They blame bad luck, bad timing, the bad economy, discrimination and a bevy of other excuses when in fact they've unknowingly allowed dark elements to breach the cockpit of their spiritual flight to success.

Mentors come in diverse forms. Some of the very best ones are those who you would least expect that you could learn from. One such character is what I call the ââ¡Ã‚¬Ãƒâ€¹Ã…“rascally mentor' who is willing to invite you to explore the Alice in Wonderland territory of urban subcultures and provide you the skills to walk the walk anywhere in the world.

Mentors can be self-generated by your subconscious to provide much needed guidance. But like dreams, we don't realize these special brief encounters until after the fact, if we remember them at all. These spiritual teachers are a breed apart offering you the tools you need to overcome your challenges.