Are you living the life that wants to live in you?

[lvaneaton]

What am I meant to do and who am I meant to be- a BIG question. Or an even better question- which way am I going? Often I look (and act) like the sign that was shown during our face-to-face time and I wonder which arrow is really for me- so I try all of them. I think the journey is important- even when we go down the wrong road- it can give us moments of aha and wow- and teach us to turn around and try another path. This for me is the active life- not living in a frenzy but rather trying out options!!

[azastrow]

What a good question, one that I have been reflecting on over the past several years. I sort of feel like I am at the junction pictured by the sign with many arrows, but am traveling the road in a dense fog, so I can't see which road I am on, or if I am even still on a road! Sometimes the fog lifts, and I can see where I am going, and can tell that it is the right direction, but then I go into a valley filled with fog, and I can't see the road again. I like the which way am I going question, because that implies that there is not only ONE right path to get from point A to point B, but that there can be several options, each with its own adventures and scenery. The different options are not inherently good or bad, just different. The stronger, more contemplative, part of me gets frustrated if I spend too long in a foggy patch, so the less dominant active part has to kick in to get me going.

[khoien]

Isn't this the million dollar question!!

I also try many paths and have a hard time figuring out which one I am 'supposed' to be on. However I must say, the more time that goes by, the more clarity I have found. The more I am ok embracing the things I don't LOVE and accepting the things that are clearly gifts and talents. I have to say for me, much of this has deepened for me with my knowledge of strength finders. It has helped me embrace me and realize and accept these gifts and try not to be or have the gifts that are clearly not me. I think I'm babbling (smile). I once read a book that said, those things that you don't know how you learned or think 'everyone' knows are the gifts you possess. Much like the StrengthFinders. This was liberating for me.

[jkrongard]

Ever present in my mind. I do know that everything that has happened to me and how I have learned and grown from those experiences so far are God given. It is the path that I am meant to be on but I often wonder if there is more that I am to do and be.

[azastrow]

That's true. I know it sounds trite, but I think it is true... God doesn't call the equipped, God equips the called. I wonder if because we are equipped in a new way, we see new opportunities that go with these (new) equippings. Just keep your eyes and heart open!

[lvaneaton]

I like that line- God does not call the equipped but equips the called... I am going to use that in confirmation!! Indeed I often feel as though I am ill-equipped and operating with on-the-job-training- this sometimes drives me a bit crazy as I like to be in control (who knew!!)- anyway, I think that it is God's gentle reminder that alas, I am not in control!! And that I can rest assured that God is- and that this is a good thing!!!!!!

[kajohnson]

I could not have said it better!!!- God does equip those he calls: All of us differently, for his purpose in his time. Patience is not the act of waiting, It is how you act while your waiting.

[nhealey]

Truely, I do not know. It has been a goal to find that answer for a few years now, taking classes, reading books, listening to those who have embarked on this journey before me. However, although i remain puzzled as to what my purpose is, i am trying to listen to what my inner voice (God) is saying and stepping out to embark on what feels right for me at this time and trying really hard not to hold back because the action may not fall into the 'be responsible' or takes time away from others category. At the beginning of this year, i asked God for the guidance my life was meant to take and i do believe by listening to that voice, i am surrounded by the right people to help me answer this question. So i look forward to learning more through discussion and thought provoking questions.