The Mission

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“If/when someone identifies with power, powerful or (perceived) famous people, this is a form of ego-inflation. This is all the more dangerous to one’s inner development when a mask of great humility is worn. Underneath the ego-inflation is an equal and opposite secret feeling of ruthless, empty worthlessness. This shadow dynamic, while generally hidden from one’s own knowing in common discourse, is often felt by others.”

~ J’aime ona Pangaia

Wherever you stand, be the soul of that place. — Rumi

“Each life involves an essential errand; not simply the task of survival, but a life mission imbedded in the soul from the beginning.” — Michael Meade

That quote from Michael Meade intrigues me, and raises an obvious question. What is that life mission? In reality, I feel there must be more than one life-mission not having to do with survival, in my case at least. I’ve felt such strong attractions and attachments to certain places or lifestyles. Creativity, exotic beauty and foreign languages seem to come out on top, when I reflect.

But the task can’t be accomplished without a certain persistence, a certain determination and strength, because it won’t be given to you. It has to be built brick by brick. It’s often a slow and winding path through the woods. There will be wrong turns…