Satori and Living Life In Harmony with Purpose

"Satori" is a word from Zen, which translates roughly to an "instant awakening." This is something that can be experienced in any person's life, provided you are willing to give yourself over to the purpose for which you were placed in this Universe. We all tend to get caught up in the "busyness" of life, and so often forget that we exist for a purpose. For each individual, this "purpose" may be different. Once you discover it, however, amazing things happen. Seemingly insurmountable obstacles seem to shrink as you find solutions presenting themselves to you. Things you thought to be impossible not only become possible, but often seem to come to fruition as if a divine hand were reaching down and doing the hard work for you.

A person who has come to recognize and embrace his or her purpose in life should not expect life to be a bed of roses. There will be trials. There will be difficult times. There will be unexpected twists and turns. But when you begin to live your life in accordance with your intended purpose, solutions to problems will begin to come more readily. You will find that you have sources of strength that you did not have in your life before. There will be true meaning to life. You will find yourself more at harmony with the forces of the Universe - and with yourself.

I am not speaking here of what I "think" is possible for us to experience. Rather, I am speaking of what I "know" to be true. Since discovering my true purpose in life, I have noticed considerable changes in myself and the way I deal with life. Yes, I still face obstacles and trials. The difference lies in how I choose to view and face them. Instead of feeling overburdened and defeated, I simply stop occasionally to consider what is most important to me in life and what it is I am trying to accomplish. I weigh and judge all of my decisions, actions, and reaction on simple criteria, which boils down to the question "Is this in keeping with my purpose in life?"

Satori came to me when I realized my true purpose in life. It was as though a switch had been instantly flipped in my heart, soul, mind, and spirit. Everything I had ever experienced in life was suddenly put into perspective. I began to know exactly who I am, where I have been, and how my life is intended to be spent. Not MY intention, but the intention of the Creator - that divine force that we also refer to as God, or by other names, depending on your spiritual orientation. Life and the world around me have not appeared the same since. It is brighter, more colorful and filled with meaning. I live each day with the sole intention of being the person I was intended to be. My life is filled with happiness and good things that I give thanks to the Creator for many times a day. Even when it appears on the surface that life is dealing me some serious blows, I find myself getting through the difficult parts with a level of hope and determination that never before existed in my life.

I no longer feel like a passive victim, waiting for life's next blow. Instead, I live my life with passion, determination, patience, and strength - all based on the knowledge that I was intended to do something very important, meaningful, and beautiful. By living in harmony with that purpose, it also turns out that my life is now filled with happiness that far surpasses anything I had ever imagined.

When you live your life in accordance with your true purpose, the results end up being nothing short of miraculous, even if it takes a little time to start noticing those "everyday" miracles that are taking place.
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