The truth is, I came here with more knowledge than I could understand. Many times it made me sad because I was misunderstood. Most times, I felt like I knew things noone else did. And so, I just went on through life studying all kinds of things. Laboriously, I have sat over computers and phones taking notes and helping people who would never return the favor. I have assisted so many people in getting the very things they needed to improve their own lives and those of their families. And when it was my turn to ask for help from some of them - especially the repeat offenders - the favors were not repaid. I don’t lament over it anymore, though. I now understand that this is the life of a guru. I learn, I teach. Simple. And while I was earning a master’s degree over a decade ago, in Education and learning how to guide and teach adults, I never imagined that this is what I was practicing for. The ultimate classroom. My certification in Community Engagement and years in non profit did not lead me to believe that I’d ever…