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Finding your True Purpose
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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