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Inner Purpose
Have an inner life, of study, of affections, that are not just of “arriving”, but of “being” — and you will see that life will have meaning.
Caesar Pavese
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As soon as you rise above mere survival, the question of meaning and purpose becomes of paramount importance in your life…There is no substitute for finding true purpose. But the true or primary purpose of your life cannot be found on the outer level. It does not concern what you do but what you are — that is to say, your state of consciousness.”
“So the most important thing to realize is this: Your life has an inner purpose and an outer purpose. Inner purpose concerns Being and is primary. Outer purpose concerns doing and is secondary.
“Your inner purpose is to awaken. It is as simple as that. You share that purpose with every other person on the planet — because it is the purpose of humanity. Your inner purpose is an essential part of the purpose of the whole, the universe and its emerging intelligence. Your outer purpose can change over time. It varies greatly from person to person. Finding and living in alignment with the inner purpose is the foundation for fulfilling your outer purpose. It is the basis for true success. Without that alignment, you can still achieve certain things through effort, struggle, determination, and sheer hard work or cunning. But…
