Materialism Vs. The Enlightened Life 01/18/2010
 I am starting my days different. I have recently made some big changes in my life for the benefit of following my “North Star.” They weren’t easy changes; it involved leaving someone very near and dear to my heart. However, I am clear that through me leaving, we will both come out stronger, happier and clearer on our intentions for this life in the end. I do not know if my departure is permanent, but I know in my soul, my heart and spirit that I am following the right path. This morning I began my day with some orange juice, meditation and short read from Eckart Tolle’s book, A New Earth. I decided that I needed to start my day off with writing and meditation in order to create a clearer understanding of my purpose in this life. I have always found enlightenment and clarity through my writing. As I was reading, I stumbled upon this quote: “Can they defy the gravitational pull of materialism and materiality and rise above the identification with form that keeps the ego in the place and condemns them into imprisonment within their own personality?” I ask that you live the rest of your day with the above quote in mind. Are you present to the fact that you are here for a greater purpose than things, money and the trivial emotions that burden us on a daily basis? It IS true. There is a higher purpose for all of and each and every one of you has the tools to learn what that is and get the most out of life. You might be thinking, “but I can’t give up me THINGS?! They make me so happy for the most part and isn’t that why I work? So I can buy THINGS?!” My answer to you is this; could you imagine stumbling upon something so brilliant, something so beautiful that every time it crossed you mind or you found more evidence of it existing, you were brought to tears by its beauty? Imagine living a life for something that made you THAT happy. CommentsLeave a Reply |
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