True
Purpose
“There
is no substitute for finding true purpose. But the true or primary
purpose of your life cannot be found on the outer level. It does not
concern what you do but who you are—that is to say, your state of
consciousness.”
Eckhart
Tolle (A New Earth)
It's
surprising how often we confuse this, isn't it? Our life's purpose
may have nothing to do with how we make a living. We may, or may not,
be here to be a doctor, or a lawyer, or an Indian chief, a rich man,
poor man, beggar man, thief. (Sorry, I couldn't resist this old jump
rope rhyme:) It's tempting, especially when you're young and trying
to find your footing, to think that once you find your vocation, you
will have found your purpose in life. If only it were that simple.
In
the final analysis, what we bring to the table—any table—is the
level of awareness that we have acquired by living consciously.
Awareness of oneself first: of one's own strengths and weaknesses, of
one's light and darkness, and one's emotions and motives. And then,
at least attempting to understand others in the same way. All who
have a different lifestyle, or a different theology, or manner of
expressing themselves are not the enemy, and not just “crazy.”
They have their own purpose in being here.
Consciousness
is acquired. Now and then, we have spectacular insights that flash
into awareness like a super nova. But most of the time, consciousness
is claimed an inch at a time, through personal work and by making
mistakes. We live, we learn, we grow. Unfortunately, there are no
shortcuts. We simply put our foot on the path and follow Spirit's
lead.
In
the Spirit,
Jane
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