[MD] an authentic teacher?

[MarshaV]

Greetings,

I was being serious when I said most often assistance comes in the 
form of a book.  But what I find confusing is that there are 
different views about needing a teacher.  Some state the journey is 
to be taken alone.  Some state when you're ready the teacher will 
appear.  Some state you should seek out an authentic teacher and 
community.  I think I should do this work alone, and sans drugs.  But 
sometimes I do get into a fit of confusion.  I don't find making 
mistakes so terrible, because there's always some lesson that 
accompanies a mistake.  And since I'm alone, there's no one else to 
mess up.  Does anybody have any thoughts on finding a teacher?

Marsha