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Being Here to Provide The Highest Service
workI've been mulling over what the group presented back on the 15th of the month, the last entry I shared here is a copy of their message...
I find it interesting and enjoy the thoughts their ideas bring to mind. In particular it makes me pause and gives me a sense that I might want to stop and assess what I'm doing on a day to day basis and how what I do can be of service. The most intriguing thought that comes to mind is that the process isn't generated from a sense of guilt but rather from a sense of anticipation and joy. The intent of my actions painted in the emotions of a sincere desire as opposed to a sense of duty may be the biggest factor for success! The same can be said for any of us I think.
Duty performed out of a sense of guilt, out of a sense of worry that "If I don't help I will suffer" or "If I am not good I won't go to heaven" or "I must do this because someone said so" seems negative in this light. Duty performed out of desire, joy and compassion, duty that is divinely inspired is perhaps better destined to achieve more permanent success.
What is my duty? To process used goods for a huge company profiting from the generous donations of the masses? That is my current job, it's true, but it is not my duty. How I go about that job and my personal interactions with others in that process are far more relative to what I would describe as my duty. Making money for a corporation, no matter their intentions, is no where near what is important in my day to day experience.
My duty would include such things as contributing to the joy of others, helping others see their own specialness, encouraging people to listen to their inner voices and inspiration, developing compassion and focusing on the nurturing of others. Sharing what the natural world shares with me, in whatever way I can - now That is my Duty!
Well that's what I see... Others may see it differently and that is just fine too. So, in my mind, circumstances have placed me at a job that challenges me physically and takes up a fair amount of my time. Yet I am still driven to write about, photograph, play in and interact with the natural world around me and share the insights I gain. Somehow they fit together, this I'm sure. And this indicates where my faith lies; I believe things happen for a reason. I believe in synchronicity, I believe in the magic of life and nature. As I continue to follow the inspirations spirit leads me through I grow and experience the joy of living. Sharing that joy is my greatest pleasure in this life.
Stepping up to the plate, as it were, I will continue to pursue both the physical job I hold and these other activities I participate in with the hope and anticipation that the two activities will compliment each other somehow and perhaps develop into something bigger than both of them. Because the sum is always bigger than its' parts I have confidence that something grander is in the picture of my life. The balance of the answer lies in living life and discovering where it leads me. It's an adventure that unfolds with each day and offers surprises and inspirations when I look for them. Continuing to share these through whatever means I find available seems the most important of duties I can possibly perform. I trust that inspiration will lead me to the next step in my personal evolution. I welcome the surprises and adventures life will offer and anticipate great things to come!
Because I can view life as an adventure I give myself some freedom. I think this sense of freedom is the greatest gift any human can receive. I am astounded by my good fortune and have hope others can see the treasures that are there within their own lives. I am most grateful to have such a sense of relief and satisfaction. If I can pass that on somehow I believe I will be addressing what is my duty in this life! Finding ways to achieve that in joy makes it an effortless activity and allows the whole thing to flow easily and naturally. I feel so very blessed to discover such a compelling and guilt free way of being!
I find it interesting and enjoy the thoughts their ideas bring to mind. In particular it makes me pause and gives me a sense that I might want to stop and assess what I'm doing on a day to day basis and how what I do can be of service. The most intriguing thought that comes to mind is that the process isn't generated from a sense of guilt but rather from a sense of anticipation and joy. The intent of my actions painted in the emotions of a sincere desire as opposed to a sense of duty may be the biggest factor for success! The same can be said for any of us I think.
Duty performed out of a sense of guilt, out of a sense of worry that "If I don't help I will suffer" or "If I am not good I won't go to heaven" or "I must do this because someone said so" seems negative in this light. Duty performed out of desire, joy and compassion, duty that is divinely inspired is perhaps better destined to achieve more permanent success.
What is my duty? To process used goods for a huge company profiting from the generous donations of the masses? That is my current job, it's true, but it is not my duty. How I go about that job and my personal interactions with others in that process are far more relative to what I would describe as my duty. Making money for a corporation, no matter their intentions, is no where near what is important in my day to day experience.
My duty would include such things as contributing to the joy of others, helping others see their own specialness, encouraging people to listen to their inner voices and inspiration, developing compassion and focusing on the nurturing of others. Sharing what the natural world shares with me, in whatever way I can - now That is my Duty!
Well that's what I see... Others may see it differently and that is just fine too. So, in my mind, circumstances have placed me at a job that challenges me physically and takes up a fair amount of my time. Yet I am still driven to write about, photograph, play in and interact with the natural world around me and share the insights I gain. Somehow they fit together, this I'm sure. And this indicates where my faith lies; I believe things happen for a reason. I believe in synchronicity, I believe in the magic of life and nature. As I continue to follow the inspirations spirit leads me through I grow and experience the joy of living. Sharing that joy is my greatest pleasure in this life.
Stepping up to the plate, as it were, I will continue to pursue both the physical job I hold and these other activities I participate in with the hope and anticipation that the two activities will compliment each other somehow and perhaps develop into something bigger than both of them. Because the sum is always bigger than its' parts I have confidence that something grander is in the picture of my life. The balance of the answer lies in living life and discovering where it leads me. It's an adventure that unfolds with each day and offers surprises and inspirations when I look for them. Continuing to share these through whatever means I find available seems the most important of duties I can possibly perform. I trust that inspiration will lead me to the next step in my personal evolution. I welcome the surprises and adventures life will offer and anticipate great things to come!
Because I can view life as an adventure I give myself some freedom. I think this sense of freedom is the greatest gift any human can receive. I am astounded by my good fortune and have hope others can see the treasures that are there within their own lives. I am most grateful to have such a sense of relief and satisfaction. If I can pass that on somehow I believe I will be addressing what is my duty in this life! Finding ways to achieve that in joy makes it an effortless activity and allows the whole thing to flow easily and naturally. I feel so very blessed to discover such a compelling and guilt free way of being!
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