What If We Get to CHOOSE Our Life Purpose?
The eternal question, “Why am I here, what is my purpose?” has been wrestled with by just about everyone I have ever crossed paths with. Four decades on this spinning rock and I have yet to meet the human being that has mastered being human. Majority of us are trying desperately to find our place in this wild world, feel loved, be of peace, and experience joy. It is my personal belief that there isn’t one “right” way to get there. Everyone’s individual journey is personal and often Spiritual. Our faith is tested regularly as we face contrast, struggle, hardship, and trauma. I have been guilty of seeking validation from community and seeking direction from Church, mentors, and self-proclaimed Gurus. I have experienced chapters in my life where I felt unloved, unsupported, and confused about my own identity. Many times, I wanted so badly to send Jesus a text in all CAPS, nearly screaming at Him, “WHY WAS I BORN?!” Can anyone else relate to this moment? You know that dark moment… Drowning in depression, riddled with anxiety, curled up in the fetal position on the bathroom floor wondering if you even have a purpose at all. Yup. That moment.
This week, after several enlightening conversations with friends, it felt as if a lightning bolt struck the top of my head. I had an extremely loud thought:
“What if it is not our responsibility to discover our Life’s Purpose, but to CREATE it, instead.”
Now, don’t get me wrong, I have absolutely no idea if our purpose here is to be discovered, remembered, created, or possibly some combo of them all. But just for the fun of this blog, let’s pretend we are all here to create our purpose! Just for kicks. So…What would you choose????
If I get to custom create the reason I exist, then I would like to be THE SPRINKLE. Nothing loud, boastful, or of the spotlight, but rather lowkey, subtle, and slightly casual about what I have sprinkled your way. I want to SPRINKLE love, positivity, and play on the path of everyone I meet. Whoever stands in my space, is safe. You are free to be 100% yourself without judgment or criticism. Regardless of who you are, where you come from, or where you are going, if we cross paths, expect a smile, a hug, or a high-five from me. I desire to be that sprinkle of light in your darkness. That sprinkle of hope during a tough time or that sprinkle of joy after you’ve shed some sad tears. I am no Guru or self-proclaimed anything, and it’s only by chance (and some help from above!) if I just happen to dispense advice that is useful, but I will forever be that love-fueled sprinkle of whatever you may need in that moment. I cannot cure, fix, or do your spiritual homework for you, but I promise to be that sprinkle of friendship and a gentle reminder that you are an incredible Spiritual creation of pure magic and inner power, here to transform life’s contrast and challenges.
…and we thought sprinkles were just for ice cream. (((wink)))
What is YOUR chosen Life’s Purpose?
