Saturday, July 30, 2011

Life Is About Learning


Life is About Learning

Why do we come here?

We come – we live – we die. . .

What is the purpose of it all?  Some people say it is to do well.  Some believe we are to choose between good and evil.  If we choose the good, we will be eternally saved.  If we choose evil, we will be lost, finished and live in torment in the afterlife.  There are those who believe we are here to work out our own Karma.  We have done things in a past life or in this life that we must make restitution for.  That still sounds like judgment to me.  Don’t misunderstand. I don’t condone evil or believe in harming anything.  I do believe that there is so much more meaning to life than what has been stated here.

I believe just like the title of this article – Life is about learning.  Every thing that happens has a higher purpose if we take the time to find it and look beyond to the deeper meaning.  There you will experience truth.  With truth comes peace, joy, contentment . . . Our souls are on a journey seeking answers.  We are all walking our road, our path to enlightenment.

We must embrace all of ourselves and our life lessons – the good with the bad.  Only then will we become whole.  To be perfect we must embrace our wholeness.  Imagine a world without opposites.  I can’t.  What would life be with only the brilliance of the day without the balancing embrace of night’s blanket?  Such is the idea of all good and no bad.  Without opposites, we wouldn’t have balance.

I am better for acknowledging, feeling and living as these opposites encased in one being.  Now I am whole.  When we deny a bad thought, a harshly spoken word or a wrong deed, we lose.  When we blame others or make excuses for certain actions, we lose.  Embrace all of you!  Only then will you know who you truly are.  Embrace your uniqueness.  It doesn’t matter if you are white, red, yellow or black, if you are male or female, if you have done some rotten or great things.  See, know and accept them all.  Fully accept your blood (whatever it is), your gender, your financial status, your abilities, and your dark side. 

Oops!  I said to accept your dark side.  It’s true, we all have one.  We are meant to find that balance within ourselves that causes us the greatest opportunity to live our own life to the fullest, to learn, to grow and to help others on their journey.  When we fight against ourselves, there are many lost opportunities. 

Imagine the difference between riding the wave and paddling against the current.  You will eventually arrive at your destination, but what condition will you be in?  Allow yourself to experience life and look for the meaning behind the events.  You will be amazed at what you find. 

I just came through another situation recently that many would view as a total loss, a failure and a waste of time.  I don’t look at it that way.  I received a blessing that can only come through the great catastrophic events.  Before going through this situation, I hadn’t fully appreciated aspects of myself.  I ignored them, made them less important and admired other people I shouldn’t have.  I learned a wonderful lesson through all that.  I have those things that I searched for and wanted to find in others, all inside myself.  I needed to learn that. . .

Nvdoi

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Life's Purpose


Finding our life’s purpose or reason for being here should be a main focus in our lives.  Some people never find their true calling.  One of the reasons is - we are born, we learn the do (s) and don’t (s) within our own family, we learn the rules at our church or religious assembly; we have more rules and regulations at school, work, etc.  Life becomes one rule after another until it takes up so much of our time remembering what to do and not do, we don’t have time to just ‘be’.
    To just ‘be’ is the one true way to know your own soul which is where we hear the voice of our Creator.  We all have a divine spark, a life energy that courses through us, that part of all creation that never dies.  That spark, that divineness is our true nature or being.  That inner voice knows who we are, why we are here and what path will lead us to fulfillment.  Not fulfillment in the physical sense, but fulfillment of the soul.  There is nothing that compares with fulfillment of the Soul.
    My desire for all humanity is for someone to teach them how to listen to that inner voice, that voice from Creator.  We are all special and carry the gifts and abilities for our life’s work, our purpose for being here.  We need to receive the support and encouragement to follow our soul’s yearning.  This may seem simplistic, but we need to get back to the basics.  Without a proper foundation, the building will not stand. 
    Two of the most important questions you will ever ask yourself are:
1)  Who am I? And 2) Why am I here?  I have been asking myself these questions for years and I continue to find deeper and deeper answers.  I know absolutely that I am here for a divine purpose.  So are you.  It doesn’t matter if you are a banker, a farmer, a nurse or a school teacher.  If you are following your true life’s purpose, you are a blessing to yourself, the Creator and those you encounter every day.
    We sometimes think we want to be someone else.  We want to be famous, rich, beautiful, etc.  The grass is always greener on the other side.  I used to be one of those people wondering what it was like to be someone else.  I didn’t know then who I was or what I was supposed to do with my life.  I no longer have those thoughts or feelings.  I am on the path with my Creator and very blessed to be here.  When you are on your path and following your own life’s purpose, there is a joy in being you.
    Take the time to hear what your soul is saying; to find where you are going and what road you should be traveling to get there.  Peace and joy await you!

Renina (Nvdoi)

Announcement

We just wanted to give you, our readers, an update on the absence of articles.  Our intent is never to be disconnected for very long without an explanation.  We have been led to go forward with Project business and have been traveling with limited computer access since late May, 2011. 

Announcement: 

Through the gifts of individuals who have become dear friends and recognized kindred spirits, medicinebagproject.org will be up and running very soon.  This has taken a certain amount of time and energy. 

We are excited about what has been accomplished and are very thankful for those who see and follow The Way.  These individuals are an inspiration to us here at the Project and we feel you will be inspired to learn and go to even deeper levels within your self as we all share the voice of Spirit through yet another medium - the new Medicine Bag Project website.