Most of us live in this paradox: we are trailing glimpses of insight, knowing why we are here, and not knowing. We both remember, and forget. We are imbued with wonder, and sometimes consumed with loss. From childhood on, we seek our purpose in a thousand ways…The purpose of life is not to maintain personal comfort; it’s to grow the soul…”The work” does not need to be grand, only fitting. It is guided by asking ourselves over and over: What is the next right thing?
~Christina Baldwin, The Seven Whispers: A Spiritual Practice for Times Like These
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How very true.
Isn’t it though?!?!
well there David, you do seem to know it all…. 😉
Couldn’t agree more. Greetings and wishes for a truly great week, in all the right senses and directions.
Smiling. Thank you Kiki. You too….
David from a nondual perspective there is no seeker and nothing to seek. It’s all part of the swirling, broiling mass of the ineffable, the unexplained. Thanks for sharing. – blessings, Julian
Julian, I’m on a flight and re-read your comment 3-4 times. And whispered to myself: “Yes.” And, “Comment of the Day.” Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, David. Safe travels. _/|\_
And, I’m now following your blog on Feedly. Here’s the link to my other followers:
http://juliansummerhayes.com/blog/
And your post “What am I” (loved it btw) reminded me of:
“I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night. Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I’m not the same, the next question is ‘Who in the world am I?’ Ah, that’s the great puzzle!”
Alice in Wonderland
Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
‘The purpose of life is not to maintain personal comfort; it’s to grow the soul…”The work” does not need to be grand, only fitting.’ … and much more!!
baby steps
Yes….I can see them…
Yes, exactly.
The paradox and struggle between ego and soul, self and Self. When we realize that we are spiritual beings wrapped up in this human bag of matter, things begin to get easier. 💛
Yes. What a grab bag…
…listening to and watching your dreams leads to more glimpses of your inner and unlimited self…leading to the dimension of Self.
Yes. And only if I could keep mySelf out of the way. 😀
Fitting and so true!
Thanks!
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Just like dreaming…knowing why we are here, and not knowing. We both remember, and forget….these are indeed glimpses of who we are and what we fear and what we want. Great post my friend.
So true Claudia. So true…
We say that a lot down at my group. For me it means no matter how bad I mess up, doing the next right thing will always be available. Its kind of relaxing, knowing that. It takes a little pressure off.
It does. Forces you not to look back or too far ahead.
A nightly examination of conscience will accomplish that end.
-Alan
Wow Alan. I don’t get any sleep as it is! 😃
Dave; A clear conscience sleeps soundly.
-Alan
And perhaps there lies the problem…
We’ve all been there, Dave.
-Alan