What Is My Purpose In Life

How many of us ask ourselves the question, "What is my purpose in life?" ? For most of us, it may only be a rhetorical question that we ask ourselves when we are feeling that there is something missing in our life. It's a very good question, when reflecting upon ourselves and wondering if we are living the life we are meant to. But how many of us truly expect to receive a response and where would it come from. We may not be thinking too deeply about what kind of response we would receive, for if we did, we may not pose this question too often. Can you imagine what the response could be? What if it was to live a selfless life, would we be up to the challenge and forsake our comfortable lifestyle while giving to others? Would we be willing to overcome our fears and the walls we worked so hard to erect that keep ourselves safe from the unknown? Know that when we ask questions that will move us forward on our path, the compassionate universe will respond to you in ways you could have never imagined. Today, be open to your purpose in life. Let the universal energy flow through you and lead you on your journey. If you quiet your mind, you will be able to hear the answers to your questions. Trust that your inner spirit will be able to discern the messages you receive and help you to understand more clearly your purpose in life.

Finding a quiet spot to sit for awhile helps us to think more clearly...

(On the Lavender Farm, there are so many quiet spots to rest comfortably. If I only had more time, it would be a perfect place to write. I wonder if they have wifi.)

Searching For Answers

Why are we always searching for answers to questions that we are afraid to hear the truth? We should know by now that when we ask, the answers will come. Then what will we do when we've received the information that we've asked for. Do we begin to take action and move forward or do we pretend not to have heard what we don't want to hear. Is it curiosity that makes us ask these questions that we have no intention on acting upon? Or is it a sense of fatalism that makes us open to things that we know may hurt us. Although the universe is compassionate, know that it has a way of answering us in many ways that aren't going to be familiar to us. Be open to all this year. Today, reflect upon the answers that you have already been given. Have you incorporated what you've learned in your life or have you put it aside as you become more comfortable with the information. Know that the answers you receive may take a while to resonate within you. So let your inner spirit guide you in asking questions that you are ready to hear, for the answers may ultimately change your life. Go forward knowing that all will be well no matter what question you may ask.

We can sit all day but still not understand...

(There are days when I get the answers to questions I've forgotten I've asked. I sometimes think that's how it works. I pose a question to the universe, it goes through their mailing system, and the department handling the subject finally gets back to me in their own time. By then I wonder why I asked the question in the first place. But the answers are so perfect that I have to believe that I'm receiving them when I'm supposed to.)



Wanting More

For many of us, we work hard in creating a life that we envision for ourselves and our family. We may not be able to describe exactly what kind of life this would be, but we do know that what we have right now is not what we want. When we reflect upon our life, we can only see the many things that are missing from it. How can we find true happiness, if our life is spent searching for things that seem just beyond our reach? In the process of always wanting more, we are losing our self. There is no time to reflection when we are forever striving for more. We begin to lose value in ourselves and life because what we think we want, we never seem to obtain. If we stop to reflect upon what it is that brings us true happiness, we may find that it is not a matter of buying more material things, but discovering that the answers to our questions have always been within us all along. Today, find your bliss. Let your inner spirit lead you to the life you want to create. By experiencing the simple pleasures that surround you, your heart will be filled with joy and happiness. You will never have to look no further than within yourself to find the life you envisioned. 

If you don't need a chime, don't buy it...

(There was a sales person outside this store telling a customer why she had to buy a chime. Not knowing the customer or if she already had a chime, the sales person told her that it was good "Feng Shui" and will bring lots of luck. Always the skeptic, I wondered if she bought more than one chime would that increase her luck. I didn't wait to see if she bought it, but it did make me stop and think how many chimes do I have at home.)  

Standing Up For Yourself

For many of us, we have difficulty standing up for what we believe in. It's not that we don't believe in many things, but when put to the test we prefer to be silent. Sometimes it's difficult sharing ourselves with others because we don't want to draw attention to ourselves. What if they don't agree with us or want to challenge us. In being silent, we not only do harm to ourselves but we are deceiving others as well. In order for us to continue moving forward on our journey, we need to move outside our comfort zone. If we don't express ourselves, we are not presenting our true selves to others. How will they know who we really are and what will they learn from us if all we do is agree with their perspective? How do we learn to communicate effectively with others if we fear controversy? We are who we are based on what we learn from others. Today, stand up for what you believe in. Let others know in a quiet and respectful way, what you know to be true. You are a unique person and what you have to say is important. It is time to take the next step on your journey towards self discovery.

Experience life by opening yourself to different things...

(I'm not sure what these were but I thought they were cute. I guess art is whatever the artist intends it to be. Life is a little like art. It's whatever we'd like it to be. I guess that's why life can get kind of crazy at times and hard to explain.)

Priorities In Life

Usually when we talk about what is important to us in life, we are referring to the people who matter the most to us. They are an integral part of who we are and are becoming. If this is the case, then why when we make decisions do we have only our best interests in mind. Our initial thoughts may not take into consideration how our decisions may affect those that we love, but how it benefits us. Although we walk our path alone, we are never alone on our journey. Our decisions directly and indirectly impact those around us, especially those who we care about. For most of us, when we don't include others in our thought process until after we've made a decision, we run into problems because it's not in our best interest to make decisions based on ourselves alone. We are a part of a community and everything we do affects each other. Today, reflect upon your thought process when making decisions. Do you take into consideration others when deciding what to do or are they an afterthought? It is important to include others because they will help you in determining what your answer will be. Know that life decisions aren't that difficult when we remember that we are not alone.

It's difficult as is to decide what we want, but to think what others might want is overwhelming...

(Not only did I need to choose a flavor for the shave ice, but then they wanted to know what I wanted in it. Too many choices for me, so I usually go with rainbow (all the flavors) and creme. It's decadent but it's so good.)  

The Gift Of Life

Many of us go through life thinking that there are those who are blessed and are born under a lucky star. It seems as if everything they desire is handed to them without struggle. Their life path seems paved without the large boulders that sometimes block our way. How would it feel to journey through life with such ease? Although it may seem that there are only a few who have stars to light their way, if we were to look up in the sky we would see that we all live under the same sky. We are so busy looking at others and how they live that we forget that we were all blessed with the same gift when we were born. We were all given the gift of life and are lucky to have the opportunity every day to make our lives better. Today, do something special for yourself. Celebrate how lucky you are to have the opportunity every day to journey on your path and experience life. You are definately born under a lucky star!

 Sometimes when the light shines on us just right, our beauty is revealed...

(This plant doesn't seem to be so special. In fact, I would have walked right by it. But when I turned to look at a beautiful protea, the clouds opened up and the sun shined upon this plant. Under the sunlight, the leaves glow. It's was like I was looking at a different plant. It was spectacular. And to think I could have missed how special it was.)

Quiet Faith

For many of us, faith may not be a word that we think about often when trying to keep afloat while attending to our daily life. We tie ourselves up with responsibilities and obligations that we have no time to think beyond what is in front of us. We live life the best we can, making sure that we've completed what tasks we've set out to do by the end of the day. Although there are days that seem more challenging than others, we somehow make it through without harm. Then there are moments that turn our world upside down. When we feel that we can't handle what has been thrown to us and we're lost for answers. That's the time, when faith gently appears between our fears and worry. Knowing that though we are going through a difficult time and we have little control over the future, things will some how work out. Having faith that we are being supported and loved no matter what is happening in our life. Today, reflect upon the strength of your faith. How has it seen you through adversity and times of confusion? Be comforted knowing that the faith you have within you, will always be a gentle source of strength to light your way through the most difficult times of your life.

Somehow the path seems easier

when we take our time and enjoy the journey...