I love people who continuously work on themselves. Who know they will never be perfect, but work toward that goal anyway. Perhaps it's because when you're that self aware it tends to go hand in hand with empathy.
The only people I struggle to empathize with are those with a victim mentality, who never take personal responsibility. They have little to no empathy, and that's probably why, finger pointing and judgment, completely stunted.
I feel the same as you about gurus. There's something so arrogant about accepting that role. A true teacher of that magnitude would have too much humility for such a flattering title.
Much love to you brother!
I suppose we all just do the best we can. Anytime I think I've mastered something, I get another lesson. Gotta be able to go with the flow in this weird world we find ourselves in.