You might remember that early in September I took the Landmark Advanced Course (Blog post here). The week-end contained several powerful epiphanies for me. In Landmark language, I would say I uncovered several blind spots.
One of the most impactful pieces for me was about 2/3 of the way through - early on Sunday morning. I came to the profound realization that I was created to make a difference. I am meant to change the world.
Do you ever have moments where you mentally look around at the routine moment in a sea of routine moments and think - "there's gotta be more to life than this"? I sometimes feel guilty for having this thought, because I actually have a really good life. A friend of mine recently told me "you're living the life of Riley" and she's right.
So then what's the deal with wanting more?
I have come to realize that I was created to make a difference, to change the world. The wanting more is not as much about money or stuff (not that I would say no to those things) - but about impact. Whether you believe that there's a divine reason (providence) that I am who I am and where I am, or if you call it serendipity or whatever else. Whether you believe it's intentional or purposeful or not - that does not diminish the opportunity that exists here.
I am who I am and where I am right now - what am I gonna do with it.
I'm gonna do my best to make choices that make a difference, that might be the butterfly who starts the hurricane.
I'm gonna be purposeful about it. I was thinking about what that might look like, and I think sometimes it'll look like something out of a movie - like when we take the youth on a Mission's trip. But most of the time, I think it'll look like everyday living. Barely noticeable to the naked eye - but if you look closely, there it is.
And I think the secret in approaching life from this lens is that when you're focused on being the instrument of change without expecting to directly experience the results - there is little room for disappointment.
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