Most people have asked themselves at some time, “Why am I here?” “What is my purpose?” I believe that it is through connecting with our passion, what we love to do and that which inspires us, that we connect with our purpose.
It is in doing what we love to do that our life finds meaning and purpose and we begin to align with the path of our soul’s evolution and growth. To live our life in alignment with our purpose, we need to connect with our heart’s desire and our deepest longing. This is the voice of our soul.
It is our passion that guides us, as we listen to and follow our heart. In moving toward what brings us joy, enlivens and energises us, we are doing what we are here to do. It is in having the courage to live from our heart, that we feel most authentic and true to our own nature. It is what we are most passionate about, that can inspire us to work, create or do what we are meant to do.
My sense is that our soul purpose is not a particular job or role, though this may be a vehicle for its expression. Our soul purpose is more about bringing through a particular understanding or quality, as an expression of our soul’s purpose for this life time. As I see it, our purpose is not a fixed destination or life answer. Rather, it is a living expression, dynamic and multi-faceted, ever unfolding and evolving. It evolves as we live our life, through our experience, growth and understanding.
Our soul purpose unfolds by living authentically and truly in each moment. It is living from the inside out. Listening, trusting following our inner prompts and urgings and seeing where they lead us. It takes willingness, trust, being open and listening to your heart. At times, we don’t have all the answers and can only see the nest step to take, not the destination.
Living passionately for me, has often meant taking the “road less travelled” Heading off without a map, to explore wild places, within and without. At times, it has taken great courage, to move out of my comfort zones and explore new territory. That new territory, may be a painting class, or a holiday destination, it doesn’t matter what it is. The point is allowing and supporting myself to follow my heart, even if I’m scared.
At a certain point in my spiritual journey, I realised that I needed to find out what I was passionate about, what brought me joy and made me feel really alive. I knew at a deep level, that it was time for this journey of self-exploration. This is an exploration that continues, ever-unfolding, revealing new intricacies and expressions that bring wonder and delight in simply being alive.
There are times when I feel truly connected with my soul, my purpose and my passion. I often feel clearer and more connected, when I am out in nature. I find being in nature assists me to drop away what isn’t important and to connect with myself and life at an essential level. Creative expression in its many and varied forms, I also find assists me in exploring a deeper level of meaning and being with life.. Both of these activities facilitate my inner connection with my heart, soul and essence. They can help me to get clear on my next step, as well as to see the larger picture.
Living with passion and purpose is different for each of us. It is an exploration into self, which allows us to see and interact with the world in new and meaningful ways. Life seems more vibrant, bright and enticing, when we live with this awareness.
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