I'm in complete agreement with Eckhart about the inner and outer purpose.

In my own experience "I know" when I'm in alignment with the Larger Design of Life and that "knowing" comes only when I am still enough to listen (hear) to the message. That message resides in the heart and is never accessed from the ego-driven mind.

The truth of "who" I am radiates from the inside-out into a world yearning for authentic expression.

I'm simply a messenger, with a single thread that I weave into the Larger Tapestry of Life. And yet there exists a duality...a place where "my role" puts me on center stage as the star...a place where the beauty and brilliance of that co-created fabric is seen and understood.

In that moment, the Light of Love shines through and becomes "the invitation" for those in my world to awaken.

On the physical plane, we call it passion, or excellence...or exuberance...or charisma...

It's not always easy to define but we "know it" when we see it and we are attracted to it. We are drawn to "the light" of full expression that lives within each of us.

It's the God or Goddess aspect that we aspire to...the raised consciousness that will create A New Earth...and it's happening right now.

The seeds are being sown by Oprah and Eckhart, in The Secret...and me...and you...and thousands upon thousands of others who are evolving into the spiritual light beings we were meant to be.

Have I always known my purpose? No, I haven't. It's been a gradual process of learning and experiencing. I've taken so many detours to finally understand that I will never arrive.

What I can do is to choose the primary over the secondary...to get still enough, quiet enough to "know" what is required of me in the present moment.

And, in this moment, it's time (4:00 A.M.) for me to call it a night and get some deserved and necessary rest.

I wish for you much Peace, Joy and Prosperity...

Jerry

At times I've felt that I've been cheated by life.... but then I stopped to think and took notice of how my life's fortunes and misfortunes have changed me -

I realize that I've been taken on a roller coaster ride of good and bad experiences, I believe, for the sole purpose of helping others in the same or similar situations.

Whenever I get the opportunity to assist others in this way, I feel that I have joined with life's greatest forces to make a difference in others lives and in the lives of their loved ones / acquaintances / friends -

Furthermore, it creates a ' domino affect ' (makes others more conscientious and considerate, compassionate, and creates a vast awareness of your and the surroundings of others; the things we have or don't, and that others may never......)

Do the people who encourage these phylosophies believe them because they are already successful?

I enjoyed this book and like The Secret was encouraged and then my life "fell apart"

On the fall apart side I don't find the encouragement practical and wonder if it really works or seems to work when things are going well and you are selling books on the subject.

This is not meant to be cynical but an honest question.

I Never heard of this book. But having a "Purpose of one's life" is a very good idea.

This is what I suggest for people wanting to find a purpose in their lives.

"Imagine you are 80 years old. You are lying down in your bed and are very calm and thoughtful. You know you are going die in a few mins."

Now answer this question for me, "What is the single most important thing you should have done, so you can close your eyes in peace"

That is your purpose. It does not matter what ups and downs you go through. You will make it. Life purpose does not change. If it's changing, then you have not spent time understanding yourself.

Once a person can contemplate the meaning of their life then they are ready to know the purpose of their life.

In terms of being practical, life could be what you make of it.

If you know you have to live your life for many more years to come, what is it that you want to see for the rest of your life?

...ponder...

Jerry, Sorry it has taken me so long to comment here. I haven't been too present on TBD as of late.

I appreciate your insight and really can relate to the idea that "it's not easy to define..that we know it when we see it." And "I've taken so many detours to finally understand that I will never arrive."

That is what is so exciting about life, isn't it? We are constantly creating, and as we discover the contrasts along the detours in life, we become more deliberate in our intentions (an idea from Abraham-Hicks).

Thanks for sharing your soul here.

Warmly,

Barbara

Evah, Thank you for your insights. So you have moved from a feeling of 'being cheated by life" to one of serving and assisting others. That is a giant leap, and one that should bring you more things to be grateful for as you are doing good for others (and more good will come to you as a result).

Thank you for sharing!

Warmly,

Barbara