Guru Meditation is a practice used by many people to still their minds. The word guru originated as an error message displayed by the Amiga computer when it crashed. It is now commonly used by Varnish, a software component that many content-heavy websites use to display a message when the website has an issue.
A true guru is only a teacher of Pure Love, bringing Self Realization to the disciple. Ultimately, a Guru's job is to remove the obstacles in the way of Self Realization, thereby raising the disciple to their own full Mastery.
Taking help from a Guru is useful, but it's best to keep an open mind and listen to your own intuition. Beware of a guru who tries to force you into something that doesn't feel right to you.
Finding a Guru is a journey, and one that can be challenging at times. It's important to have purity of intent, a deep longing for liberation and a willingness to work hard.
The best place to start is with an enlightened master who can guide you on this journey. They have walked this path themselves and know the ways to get you where you need to go.
They have also experienced all the obstacles you may be facing, so they can help you get past them. They are able to see the dark places you have been hiding, and can help you release these things.
When you find the right guru, your journey becomes much easier and more rewarding. You'll find them in the form of a personal teacher, or a small group of like-minded souls that meet on a regular basis.