Why are we here? In short we don’t really know. We know the universe is orderly and expanding, has purpose and direction, and is presided over by an organising intelligence. So where do we fit in? Why do fragments of Spirit take human form? What contribution do we make to the unfolding of the universe? Could it really be entirely for our benefit? We can’t see the whole picture at this stage in our evolution, but who knows, perhaps one day we will.

We are like droplets in an ocean of consciousness: how can a droplet possibly understand the purpose of the ocean?It’s fair to assume that our purpose is to help bring to fruition whatever the universe has in mind for us. Part of this process is to become better channels for universal energy and remove anything that weakens our connection with our Source, Creative Intelligence. We must learn to express more love, creativity, growth, prosperity, wisdom and other qualities of CI. By doing so, each of us raises our consciousness and nudges the human race closer to its ultimate destiny.

68 Drawing Energy From The Source

As fragments of CI, we all have full access to its wisdom, love and power. When we align ourselves with spiritual energy by living in harmony with Universal Law, we become attuned to the creative flow. The only limits to our ability to draw energy from our Source are our awareness and intentions. The more we want, think about and feel the love and power flowing through us, the stronger the link.

We have free will, so we get to choose whether to connect more strongly or not, but whatever we decide, we take the consequences. For example, we can choose to be kind and loving, in which case Source energy flows freely, bringing good feelings and laying down causes which produce pleasing effects. Equally, we can choose to be hurtful, which blocks Source energy and brings bad feelings and unwanted effects. Whatever path we choose, sooner or later we will have to face up to the consequences, pleasant or unpleasant.

69 Your Reason For Being

You are a unique gift to the world. How are you going to make this gift as valuable as it can be? Start by clarifying your life purpose. Have a vision of how the world could be and your part in it. What’s the Big Idea in your life, the theme that holds it all together?

We are all aware of our purpose at some level, although it may be hidden in the depths of the subconscious waiting to be discovered. Look within. The biggest clues are your talents and your interests. If you are not clear about what these are, there’s a third clue – what you were good at and most enjoyed as a child.

We’ll now look at each of these in detail.

70 What Are Your Talents?

CI has endowed you with certain talents, and it expects you to make the most of them in every area of your life. Ask yourself:

• What am I good at?
• What do I do better than most of the people I know?
• What do others most appreciate about me?

 

For example, are you a good communicator, a person who can bring peace to those around you? Do you get on well with the young, the elderly or the sick? Are you musical, sporting or artistic? Are you strong and able to do physically demanding work? Are you good at making or repairing things with your hands, taking them apart and making them work better? Do you have ‘green fingers’? And so on.

Don’t withhold your talents. Share them gladly. Be grateful for the opportunity to make your contribution in your own way.