| In a previous message I spent some time talking about purpose and how there really is no defined purpose for human existence. For some people this will raise the question of, "How do we live?" or, "What is the point of our lives?". We talked about feeling joy, love and inspiration. For many people these are rare moments; to feel any of these is truly a blessing. There is no question that we are all capable of it and if we apply ourselves, this is what we indeed will experience. Some people talk about having the right to these experiences. This is not necessarily a useful way to think about it for it implies that someone has taken away that right and that person is a victim of circumstances. But we all have the capacity to experience joy, love and creativity right now in this moment no matter where we are. So, how do we get there if it seems far away? The art of living a rewarding and rich life is one that takes practice, discipline, and commitment for we are going to embark on a journey that most likely will involve visiting old fears, old feelings, and challenging belief systems that we have lived by and believed to be the basis of a good life. It means being willing to accept the possibility that almost everything we knew about the way the world works and who you should be, may only be a limited view created by someone else and nothing related to the truth. Sadly, this is the framework from which many people live their lives, but we are all capable of change. Once one has made a commitment to change and is open to the possibilities, the change has begun and opportunities will naturally present themselves. If you are just beginning on this path, watch for what presents itself to you and understand that the universe has a way of putting things in front of us that we are ready to use. You may not be accustomed to this way of thinking, but, if you can surrender to it you will soon find that just what you need at any given moment will be there for you. Immerse yourself in the world of spirituality and self-development. Look for people who have what you want and find out how they got there. Most of your learning will come through other people; as you grow and develop you will attract the right people to you at the right time. Ask them who they are reading or listening to, ask them what their practices are and you will soon be exposed to a wide variety of tools to help you on your way. Develop spiritual practice even if it is only a couple of minutes a day; do something to expand your consciousness. This may be as simple as reading a few lines from a book or listening to an inspirational speaker, meditating, or doing yoga, but commit yourself to some practice. The journey to becoming whole, to expressing the true authentic you, begins simply by deciding you want it. At that point everything changes in your life and your growth is assured. It is always not easy to understand what is happening at one point or another but rest assured but when you have a commitment to growth, it is always happening. Open your mind, be prepared to acknowledge that the world is different than you thought, that you are more than you thought, and the fulfilling, satisfying life will be yours. |
