YOUR HIGHER PURPOSE
You came
here loaded with potential, ability,
gifts,
wisdom, love and intelligence to share
with the
world. You are here to make the world
a better
place. You have a purpose, and until
you start
living it you will have a void inside
of you; a
feeling you can’t quite explain, but
that knows
that you are meant for more.
I believe that everyone has a
purpose in life: a purpose to be of service to the world. This purpose, along
with the experience of unconditional love and joy, is the reason for our
existence. Purpose provides us with meaning.
Most of us find it difficult to
identify what our true purpose is. Others have a feeling that they know what it
is, but are often forced to conform to society’s norms and reject their real
purpose in the name of practicality.
Think of a Football. The purpose of
this ball is to be kicked. If the ball just sits there doing nothing in the
corner of a room, its purpose is being ignored – however, it doesn’t care,
because it has no soul. Imagine now that the ball has a soul, giving the ball
self-awareness. If the ball stayed sitting in the corner of the room, it would
have a strange feeling inside of it, like something was missing. The ball may
never find fulfilment because it would probably feel as if it hasn’t shown the
world its true worth.
Now imagine someone finally picks
up the ball and decides to throw it around. As the ball glides through the air,
it feels ecstatic. But moments later, the ball feels a void inside itself
again, because although it had fun, it wasn’t enough.
The ball might then be used in a
variety of ways, seeing plenty of action but still feel unfulfilled. The ball
assumes that the more events that occur in its life, the closer it’ll come to
fulfilment. But the more events it experiences, the more this idea is
disproved.
Until one day, when the ball is kicked.
In this moment, everything makes sense to the ball. It understands what it was
designed for: it was supposed to be kicked. It looks back at the events that
have already taken place and starts connecting the dots. When it was being
moved through the air, and when it felt someone applying pressure to it, it
experienced feelings of excitement that related to its purpose. The ball now
knows what it’s been searching for all along.
We gain a modicum of satisfaction
from applying ourselves to roles that aren’t our own profound purpose, but
rarely do we have lasting satisfaction.
That’s not to say that you can’t
experience joy – after all, we can always raise our vibration. But we can only
feel ultimate fulfilment if we meet the purpose we were made for.
You may find the idea of having a
higher purpose to be far-fetched, but if you found a smartphone in the middle
of a field, you’d assume that someone had dropped it there. You wouldn’t think
that something so complex was formed naturally by events in nature, over
millions of years, without having a designer. Yet we believe the whole human
race, which is far more complex than a smartphone, was produced by a series of
mutations and survival of the fittest.
Many of us seem to accept that we
have no purpose in life, and that we’re each just another human being in this
Universe of billions upon billions of galaxies. However, just like a
smartphone, there must surely be a purpose in your existence.
When people go through their lives
without really believing in a higher purpose, they’re not making the most of
their existence.
These individuals could go through
their whole life just trying to make ends meet. Their purpose in life will
always be driven by daily survival, the need to pay the next bill. Of course,
bills do matter. We need to pay for food, water, shelter, clothing and
utilities. But do you honestly believe you were put on this planet just to
exist in such a manner and then die? Do you truly believe that life is simply
about making money?
Life is
greater if you live with purpose.
When you
find a meaningful reason for
doing what
you do, you will feel complete.
Just like I used to, many people
spend their days working at a job that means nothing to them and living for
their two days of freedom each week.
During those two days, they’ll
either do very little or go on a spending spree to make the most of that
freedom – as I did by going to a club every weekend. Every week they’ll look
forward to those two days, wishing their precious time away because they want
their time away from work – their ‘free time’ – to come quicker. The result is
that a whole life can go by in a flash.
Life is often difficult and money
does give us much more freedom. Nevertheless, have faith that you can serve a
purpose for humankind and also meet your financial needs. This purpose doesn’t
have to be something huge – you don’t have to be the next Dalai Lama or even
the next Mark Zuckerberg. However, you must seek to add value, and the only way
to do this is by doing something you enjoy with all of your heart. This is why passion
plays such a big part in living a great life.
Not everyone knows what they’re
passionate about. Spiritual medium Darryl Anka claims to channel a being known
as Bashar, who advises that following your ‘excitement’ is the shortest path to
realizing what you want; your next step should always be the one you find most
exciting. You don’t need to justify it, says Bashar, you just need to do it. So
take action on whatever it is that truly excites you. Make sure you don’t choose
something that you label as exciting because you can’t think of anything else,
or because you think other people will see it as exciting.
The things
that you’re naturally drawn
towards
aren’t random; they’re picking you
out in the
same way that you’re pursuing
them. It
really is as simple as this.
So don’t overcomplicate it by
thinking that you need to have it all figured out. And don’t be dishonest with
yourself and force action on something you feel is unfeasible. For example, if
you really like drawing, you could start by creating a website or social media
account and sharing some of your work with the world. Don’t try to sell your
drawings for thousands of pounds right away, particularly if this seems like a
long shot to you at this stage. It should be something you’re willing to do for
free, without any expectation, because it’s something you’re truly passionate
about. If it doesn’t excite you, it’s not right for you.
You don’t immediately need to quit
your current commitments and put your financial obligations at risk. What this
does mean, though, is that you need to stay curious, stay hungry for positive
change, and keep taking steps towards the things that stimulate your mind, body
and soul.
Don’t worry about which step to
take next, or how things will unfold for you. Remember, if you show your
excitement to the Universe, it will give you more things to feel excited about.
Wondrous opportunities will follow and help you to discover your path in life,
as long as you act on the signs.
Small steps are fine, because
they’ll lead to bigger things. Eventually you’ll work out a way to make your
passion your paycheque. This could be an extension of what you’re already doing
or, if you’re in a profession you dislike, it means you’ll eventually be able
to give it up and commit to your purpose full-time.
You were created with intention.
You are here to help, love, assist, save and entertain. You are here to inspire
and put a smile on someone’s face. You are here to make a difference. You
wouldn’t be on this planet, at this time, if you didn’t have something to
offer.
There is a
purpose behind your existence, and
when you
discover what it is, you will not only
change the
dynamics of the world, but also
experience
abundance in all areas of your life.
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