Let Go of the Life You Planned . . .

Today, I am beginning a new series of blog posts, which are based on the work of Joseph Campbell. The quote I have chosen for today has great meaning for me:

“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”

This one was a real puzzle for me, the first time I read it. What do you mean "the life I planned?"

Well, how many of us make plans, and sometimes those plans are made FOR us, by well-meaning parents or teachers or guidance counselors. Sometimes, those plans don't connect with our hearts and souls. Sometimes, those plans take us down paths that we don't want to take!

So, when I get in contact with my Soul,I can communicate and learn about my heart's desire. I can get in touch with what gets me up in the morning, what drives me! (And rarely is that more money! Although money is good in today's world!)

Daily communication in meditation, journaling and just listening to those Soul messages that usually come from the heart is so important.

Then, we can begin to see the life that is waiting for us, as it unfolds around us!