01.25.07

Living your Purpose

Posted in Finding Your Purpose at 4:40 pm by donna

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all earn a living by doing the one thing we love best? Can you imagine how great it would feel for your passion to be your job? To love what you do so much that money is just ‘the icing on the cake’? I believe the happiest people in the world are the ones living their purpose. The money it generates is secondary to the high they feel when performing their true function. They have a glow about them while being “in their element”, freely offering their special talents to other people.

Give and you shall receive. Such a simple concept and yet, so profound. The very act of giving is key in living your purpose because it creates abundance in the lives of the giver and the receiver. By circulating our ‘wealth’, whether it’s information, art, or a special skill, we are aligning our physical experience with what we came here to accomplish. In that moment of spiritual interchange, all is perfect as we connect with others through our gifts. We create a backdrop for growth and happiness with every act, artfully weaving together the tapestries of our lives. This is who we are; players on the universal stage creating each and every moment of our lives in the most joyful way we dare to imagine.

To many, the journey of the soul seems shrouded in mystery, awaiting careful excavation from the depths of the mind. To begin the process of awakening, we must first let go of all expectation and begin the connection with our higher selves. Quieting the mind creates space by allowing spirit to shine into our consciousness, radiating with such purpose and emotion as to draw the body into action. Opening the mind also allows for inspired thoughts to be revealed which have the power to propel you further down your path of growth should you act upon them.

When making your list of talents and passions, (see Finding your True Purpose), it’s clear that you have more than one asset available to you, otherwise, it wouldn’t be a list! We were not given one purpose to accomplish and then sent out the door. We are multi-talented and multi-dimensional beings with many interests hovering tentatively below the surface waiting to be unearthed and offered to the world. You may not even be aware of some of your gifts until they are awakened by happenstance. For instance, I was quite unaware of my ability to understand philosophy until I was in college. I had to choose an elective one semester, so I randomly selected a philosophy class. I was completely blown away my first evening of class. I never expected to comprehend the subject, let alone enjoy it.

It’s time to honor the genius within and bring glory and meaning to your life. See yourself as the miracle you are and bring that person to light. The Divine breathes life into us and asks only that we receive the bounty of our endeavors through the innate creativity born within us. Utilizing your special talents gives you the chance to know and honor God within yourself. When is your moment of bliss? When does time stop and you exist in pure elation? Deepak Chopra calls this feeling timeless awareness and it means that there is something only you can do in a very unique way that no one else can, and when you are doing that one thing, time stands still. You are uniquely qualified to give exactly what is needed in the present moment to further your soul’s development. We tend to gravitate towards the path of least resistance, being entrenched in our ego’s limited depiction of our character, chaining ourselves to an average existence. What if you allowed yourself to step out of that safe haven you’ve created and opened yourself to the truly limitless possibilities you possess? Remember that your path is not linear, but an upward spiral of evolution. We are given many opportunities to express our God-given talents to bring our awareness and our purpose into alignment. We then make our way back to who we really are.

I encourage you to examine your list of special endowments and ask yourself if you are truly living in harmony with them. Use your intuitive feelings when you do this. Our emotions are a built-in guidance system given for the purpose of navigating the journey home. Listen to your feelings and use this powerful tool in living your true purpose. Everything up to this point in your life has prepared you to take the next step in your evolution. Take this step and observe what comes back to you. Find your blissful state, act upon it, serve humanity with it, and all the wealth you seek will naturally flow to your door. This, my friends, is how to know and live your true purpose. Seek that which brings you joy and offer it to your fellow man in sincere love. Herein lies our connection to spirit and it is this that is our natural state of being. To live in awareness and know why we are here and how we may serve.

Next, The Law of Attraction. How to create your life.

01.18.07

Finding your True Purpose

Posted in Finding Your Purpose at 3:50 pm by donna

Have you ever wondered, why am I here? What is my purpose in life?  What’s the point of all this…stuff? Good!  You’ve taken your first steps into expanding your awareness and finding your place in the universe.  We all have a reason for being and when we are ready to know this reason, we start asking the obvious questions.  Seeking our purpose is a built-in curiousity that we are meant to discover through our experiences.  This need to know who we are and where we fit in is so intense, it drives us deeper into ourselves, forcing the true Self into the light. To find this purpose, you must pose the questions to the Universal Mind.  Remember, seek and ye shall find.  Knock and the door shall be opened.

Let’s say, however, you’re knocking on the door to consciousness and it seems no one is answering.  Could be you’re expecting answers when what you really need are more questions.  You already innately know the answers to all these questions, you simply need to allow this wisdom to filter through to the mind.  How do you accomplish this?  Meditation is one way.  Sitting in silence for a few minutes once or twice a day is highly beneficial to the nervous system as it balances the hemispheres of the brain and calms the mind.  Meditation quiets the endless chatter and allows your thoughts to take a break.  It is in this silence where spirit speaks.  Listen and be amazed.

Another way to do this is through journalling.  Writing down your daily thoughts and questions is a way of communicating to your higher self.  The act of writing your thoughts is the process of transferring thought energy into form.  Go one step further and ask your questions out loud.  Your voice sends out a vibration to the Universal Energy and It must answer.  This is why prayer and chant are so powerful. Try the following exercise to help guide your intentions and begin the process of opening to your higher self and your true purpose.

First, grab your journal or a notebook and pen and find a comfortable, quiet place where you won’t  be disturbed.  Take some slow, relaxing breaths and sit in silence for a moment.  When you feel ready, mentally state I am opening to my inner wisdom and my true purpose.  Take a few more deep breaths and write the following questions in your journal:

  • What is the one thing I enjoy doing that makes the hours pass like seconds?
  • If money and time were of no concern, what would I do?
  • What is the one thing I would do in pure enjoyment, even if I were not compensated monetarily?
  • How can this talent I possess be offered in service to others?
  • Am I motivated to engage in this activity for the highest good of all?

Once you begin making your list and writing out your talents, you start the process of opening the mind to your feelings.  No doubt, when you think of these talents, there is an emotional response that reflects the joy and fulfillment they bring.  This joy is passed onto others.  It draws people, situations and circumstances into your experience to support your soul’s desire.  You begin to live your purpose and the world benefits from this exchange of energy.

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