EXPLORING OUR PERSONAL PURPOSE
Consider this an invitation.A solicitation if you will. Perhaps today is a perfect time to think the extraordinary.
A time to consider a concept worthy of both thepractical minded and the ephemeral philosopher.
While the query is timeless, Responses are unique to an individual’s culture, values and current life circumstances.
Take a few moments to pause and in the privacy of yourinner self, explore a concept which deserves undivided attention.
The only provisions needed for this journey are time, patience and self honesty.
*Time .. to spend wisely and concentrate without regard for what comes next on our daily calendar
*Patience.. take the decision to temporarily halt the on rushing flood of decisions facing you: pause, take a breath and believe in yourself.
*Honesty. Enjoy your face in the mirror. Listen to the feedback of your voice. Analyze how your utterances reflect core values and beliefs.
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The spelunking of the mind takes us into a cave filled with awe and wonder. A place rarely visited. A mystical yet cherished venue if we choose to take the opportunity and challenge to slowly explore our inner self. There is a sense of welcome, a beckoning to move aside the exterior walls of self protection which keep us focused on down to earth day to day events while preventing us from considering what really makes us who we are.
A flashing directional sign appears at the intersection of two streams as we enter the cavern of our mind.One points to the seemingly safe path of our usual responses to life’s challenges. Well worn, we have been here many times.The second appears to be less well marked. A road less traveled. A small strategically placed directional sign beckons us to take decision making risks. The future lies down this road.
We are aware of an inner voice asking ‘ WHAT DO I LIVE FOR”?
Let us not be tempted by the contemporary psycho babble terms “motivation”, or “drive”. Search deeper. Meditate in a comfortable manner which leads to highly personal and profound insight.
“WHAT DO I LIVE FOR”? Money, clothing, trips to the Bahamas? Really? Is personal pleasure the rationale of why you are on this earth?o make the world a better place?To create a safer place than our parents knew?To feed the poor?To discover the religious meaning of life?What?
Whatever response you ultimately choose – it should evoke visceral feedback. Hands sweaty, a nervous fluttering in the stomach, shaking from within. Your inner voice could be yelling – YES! This is why I am here. I am going to reshape my life to include a new found purpose for me and others whom I love.Share this new found truth (s) with some one whom you discuss intimate secrets. They will see you in a different light. A new sense of trust develops when we expose our vulnerability to others while disrobing and revealing our true self.
Trust yourself. God placed you here for a purpose. Enjoy the journey of exploring that most private of all inner caves.