Purpose

 

When we pursue goals that are not connected to the deeper parts of ourselves, we are drained of vital energy.  Action taken in service of our deeper callings generates energy for creation and manifestation while actions taken out of fear or shame, habit or willfulness leads to exhaustion. 

 

It is difficult to hear the call of the soul.  There are many competing voices from family and culture to commercials and religion that can mute what is in our hearts longing to be acknowledged.  We face financial and caring obligations that absorb the days of our lives.  It can feel like what the soul wants is irrelevant given all our responsibilities.

 

But if we ignore the soul’s imperatives, fail to listen deeply and take up the challenge, the burden of its calling will be offshored to those closest to us.  We will unconsciously expect those we are in relationship with to be responsible for our unlived lives.  Finding and living the deeper purpose and meaning is what we do to grow-up, take responsibility for ourselves, and live with more fullness and fulfillment.