Welcome to our Spiritual Forum where we examine different points of view and , hopefully, consider Life and its purpose … and yes, that’s our topic today - that great question: “What is the purpose of Life ?”
Many great Spiritual Practitioners would answer with valuable [and lofty] ideals - We are here to expand our Consciousness … to know Spirit in all Its glorious radiance … to take care of Karma … to serve Spirit by serving Mankind … simply - to evolve …
Well, I can’t fault all this … its all true, and glorious, and certainly worthwhile … but, being the ‘questioner’ that I am, what I want to know first is: “How do I get there … what must I do, on a most basic, everyday level, that will place me clearly on this Great Path … ?”
And to that many offer common suggestions - pray, meditate, be still, offer random acts of kindness, be harmless - to self and others …
Again, all well and good, but it still doesn’t answer my question:- What must I do on a most basic level … ?
I was taught that, no matter what your endeavor is [practical, mundane, or spiritual] Success depends on Preparation; i.e. the Foundation you first establish clearly impacts your Success
[and any of you who’ve ever painted a room you know this rule well…but I digress….]
So what is this ever-important Foundation ?
Simple - Happiness
Sounds too easy ? well, consider that most of us can clearly identify [and loudly go on and on and on] all the many things that we’re unhappy about … Come on, the list is endless - from morning traffic, bad weather, the economy, crime, unfair practices, increasing divorce rates, health-care … and everyone’s favorite - taxes !!
[and that’s just what everyone is talking about - then there are all the personal issues, from a bad hair-day to the unfaithful spouse, to the cost of fixing your car, to the dog chewing your favorite pair of shoes … as I said, the list is endless …]
So, I ask you now - Just how happy are you … with your job, career, home, health, love life, income … How happy are you with being you … ?
O.K., why is this so important ?
Because, as we all well know, the Law is very clear:- As Within, so Without … whatever you hold within yourself is projected around you, and attracts more of the same.
And if don’t think this has powerful consequences just consider the statistics that Dentists have a high incidence of suicide … ever wondered why ?
[because few people truly ‘love’ going to the dentist … immaterial on how much you like the person working on your teeth, we all have a cellular negative response to the process, and this Energy of Dislike is being projected toward this great healer - who ultimately must collapse under this bombardment … unless he / she knows about 'Happiness' ]
