Humans have a funny way of complicating things. Even when we say we’re trying to make life simple, when certain things come too easily or appear overly simple, we tend to discount or ignore them, sensing they are unearned. We want the struggle, the anguish, and the complexity. We want our intricate stories and unique entanglements confirmed by our friends, astrologers, and youtube gurus.
Thankfully, in my own life, the more time that passes, the more simple things become. So at the risk of annoying those who like the struggle, the anguish, and the complexity, I’m about to answer some of life’s burning questions…sure to douse the theatrics and complications. But if you find this all too unsatisfying, trite, or banally oversimplified, feel free to look for better answers. I’ll meet you back here when you’re ready.
What’s my purpose?
To love.
Why is this [misfortune/test] happening to me?
So you learn to love.
Why am I so miserable?
You haven’t learned to love.
Why do I keep attracting the wrong man/woman?
You don’t understand love.
Why am I here?
To love.
Why does this [thing] keep happening to me?
So you learn to love.
Who am I?
You are love.
How can I find happiness?
Love!
Why can’t I find happiness?
Because you keep rejecting and/or denying your nature…love.
And I guess it is now fairly safe to assume that the mind goes directly to the next obvious questions: “How do I do that? How do I learn to love? How do I accept my nature?”
And that, dear reader, is for one thing, a much better set of questions and also the point at which life will really start to change. But don’t expect any easy answers here. Follow your heart!