I have much to think about today. I am going to type out my message, think upon it and come back to it later. this, is a gift. and my allowance. my happiness.
Most of us, if not all of us, have goals. We learn that goals are 'the way' sometimes led to believe the only way. They are the destination, the reason for. If we don't set goals, then how can we attain them, right? But what if each goal we set has never been attained? what does that mean? and where does it lead us to? can we still attain something? anything? and what about our thoughts? how can we 'make' things if we haven't 'thought' them? especially with all of our heart and soul?
This is where I am going back to today, to find my happiness, my happy goal, my destination. My message, today, is to ponder this. Traveling. Traveling along the path, noticing the beautiful passages, landscapes and scenery that surrounds me. The message is that the pilgrimage itself is the sacred place; the journey itself is the goal. Somehow this message is taking me to a place of change and movement. Wouldn't that be nice because I am ready for change.
The next part of the message is that it can be a physical movement, from one place to another, or an inner movement, from one way of being to another. And that whatever the case, there is a promise that the going will be easy and that it will bring both a sense of adventure and growth, but most importantly for me to know, right now, is that there is no need to struggle or plan too much. This brings with it a reminder for me to accept and embrace the new, AND, that it is within this attitude, of openness & acceptance that brings with it new friends & experiences into my life. Cool.
Life is a continuum, always and always moving. The final destination, in this lifetime, is to move back into the space of spiritual wholeness, but our soul's journey is ever. The happiness is found in the pilgrimage, the movement, the dancing joyously, ever moving, without bothering about any destination, neither this lifetime nor the souls journey.
The question becomes, 'when you reach the destination, then what?' This question pertains to life's journey, for when we reach the final destination, but within this journey, have lost everything, what will it have mattered? All the hurry and all the worry has left you with no memories of achievement or happy moments.
So the goal? The goal is to just appreciate and love in each and every single moment, because, so what?
I spent time looking back last evening upon my whole life. I looked at where I achieved and where I have not achieved. I remember years ago when a friend said to me in regards to dreams coming true, "well, if you look back, can't you see where all of what you really truly wanted, came true?"
I cried. But no it hasn't. And still hasn't. That made sad at the time and I think of it often. It still does. I think now, somehow I allowed it to define me. And I forgot to stop and really see what is in front of me in each moment, and to find the happiness, the innocence, as I always had.
So within this, I must choose to find my happiness, no matter. Not based on anyone else's achievements or version of it. I have had much happiness within my life. I love to laugh. I love to smile. I love to bring happiness to those around me. I love to dream. I love to travel. I love to experience. and As I look back at this, I can see that when I allowed my own definitions, made me happiest.
Funny, I have never been jealous of any others who have achieved their dreams, goals and happiness. I have always found pleasure in this; something to look forward to and even base more future dreams upon. If I had my way, everyone would be happy, for this truly is what I want most.
Through this conversation within I learned that when we allow others to define us, based on their judgments & perspectives, both 'good' and 'bad,' then we often lose sight of who we are at our core. When we allow our own past experiences, especially the challenges, to define us, we allow them to grab hold of our destiny. Just BE you. always. ever.
So much to think about today. So much happiness to be found. To Be. Much love and happiness to all along their own personal journey. May your truth always shine brightly.
Ohhhhh... I saw Saturn last night! So bright and beautiful.. it was truly a sight to behold. I tried to photograph it, but he just wouldn't have it. I suppose that it was meant to etch a memory in my mind.
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