There Is A Rhyme And Reason To Life
by Susan Thom(42)http://onsuchthings.com
We are born without our control. Although there are many who believe we choose our parents, and I may be one of them, it still appears that without our approval, or choice, we are physically born. For the next eighteen years, most of us have little control over our lives as we depend on our parents to guide us through. We are stopped from doing anything we want, and punished when we are caught.
Hopefully, we learn our lessons with each new episode. We learn to think in different ways that won't cause us or others harm. We begin to dream of a future for ourselves in the outside world. Freedom comes at eighteen, and may find us with jobs and cars and in romantic relationships. Our hearts may be broken a few times, and then, we find the one we want to share our lives with.
There are so very many things that happen as we live and breathe. We have our own homes and births and deaths and problems we need to figure out. We may have our share of physical or emotional hardships. Most of our brains are running in high gear for a majority of our time here on Earth. We must begin life with nerves of steel, but they may thin out as we get on in years, and have forged through our adversities.
As we move through each crisis, turn of events, disappointments, grief, and worry, we may find ourselves asking the question, " What's it all about, God? What exactly is it that we're doing here? " I can only speak for myself, but I have asked God this question quite a few times throughout my life. I've always believed in God. It was more of a sixth sense than any training or parental influence.
However, I did receive plenty of support for my belief through my family, and attending Catholic church and school. I took from everyone and everything, what I felt to be true in my soul, and set out to heal the world. Very naive. I think I was hurting more than those I tried to help, in fact, I'm sure of it. I talked to God much of the day, and while trying to drift off to sleep. " What do you want from me, God? What am I supposed to do while I'm here? "
I mothered three kids, and continue to for the twenty fourth year, but my mind ells me there must be more. I write articles that I hope help others, through my own experiences, and I think God's happy about that, but there must be more. I participate in a relationship with the person I believe to be my soul mate, and it is constantly developing in a positive way, but there must be more. " What's It All About, God? "
The closest I can piece together through reading several different books on spirituality, experiences of near death, self help, and following my soul's peaceful feeling when I think these thoughts, is this: We are here to learn. When we pass on, we begin wherever we left off here, only as spirits. This means that the more we allow ourselves to accept, so we can learn, the better off we will be.
My beliefs may be totally wrong, I have no proof, however, these are the beliefs I have chosen to live through my life. I will learn from each mistake, no matter how small it may seem. I will accept the things I cannot change, so I will change myself and the way I think about them. I will enjoy all the little things I used to ignore and take for granted.
A colony of ants going back and forth gathering food for their survival, can be an enlightening experience. I might look down on the way to the car and see a rock in the shape of a heart. I work very hard on keeping my head in order, so I can help others. I think I know now that I'm not supposed to know what it's all about. And that there's no reason to question it. If I simply just do the next right thing, I'll be doing just what God wants me to do.
Article submitted Friday, June 12, 2009 & read 302 times.
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» left by hasman from malaysia (1 year 32 days ago.)
Hi sue!Nowadays i cant resist reading your articles.So much wisdom so much inspirations.I think i ll go with u...."i'm not supposed to know what it's all about."..and go on with life....just accept whatever comes...from HIM....and just do what He wants me to do..I will make it simple this time around.Thank u n regards.Respond to this comment
» left by Anonymous (1 year 25 days ago.)
hi hasman,
sorry for the delay, i forgot to check for comments.
thank you for your wonderful comments, and for reading my articles.
wisdom comes from experience, and sometimes, the experience is very painful, but if you can turn it around, and make a strong, positive experience out of a sad, confusing, aggravating situation, one can find more comfort.
my best regards to you,
sue
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