Searching for My Purpose in Life

Searching for My Purpose in Life

We all wonder, at some time or another, if we have a purpose in life – why am I here? Many people blindly accept the answers from organized religions – we are indebted to God and only Jesus can save our sinful ways – or some other similar variations. Religions have become a part of society and therefore respected as an institution of authority. Instead of having to do research to discover why we are here, it is much easier to give our responsibility to a religion and let them take care of our souls.

But, do religions have the ‘right’ answers? Are there any ‘right’ answers? When I decided to take back my responsibility and do some research into my purpose in life, I realized I was being controlled by my religion with the hundreds of do’s and don’ts they proclaimed. What happened to the concept of ‘free will’? It was then I realized that responsibility and free will went hand in hand. To have free choice I must be completely responsible for everything that happens to me. That means there cannot be any controlling god, out there, punishing me or handing me favors. If I am financially successful it is my fault. If I break my arm it is my fault. If some god is responsible then I don’t have free will.

             Now, if I’m completely responsible for everything that happens to me, then there are no accidents, and therefore no blame. If there is no blame, then there is no reason for revenge. Forgiveness would be easy. If there is free will and no controlling god, then prayer is futile, worshiping is pointless. There would be no reason to have any fear of punishment, or of a hell.

I started to compare this new revelation to the traditional one I have been taught by society. While I was taught that God was love, he controlled me by fear, suggesting that if I didn’t follow the rules he would punish me by sending me to a place called Hell. He demanded to be worshipped, and prayed too. I didn’t think a loving God would make those rules. I was taught that I was born a sinner, and the only way I could become ‘saved’ was to accept Jesus as my savior. To do that I needed to go to church and pray and pay (tithe), and go around telling other people they must do the same thing. Living in fear of Hell didn’t make me feel very good. Attending church on Sundays didn’t make me feel ‘saved’.

As I moved beyond the propaganda of the church I began to realize I had been drawn into a huge societal lie. The more I started to read and research alternative ideas, the more I wanted to make my life real. I began to discover that reincarnation was very logical. I was not a person with a soul, I am soul, living in a physical body, experiencing different life times in order to learn – to reach my maximum potential.

I began to realize I’m not simply a biological being reacting to stimuli, nor am I placed on Earth by God to serve and worship him. I’m a part of a universal Spirit, as we all are. Collectively we are co-creators of the universe; individually we create our own reality by Intent.

With this realization, I can live with love, not fear. Out of love I can respect all people and all living things. With the simple awareness that there is no blame, and therefore no need for revenge, all conflicts can be solved – no more wars. Just imagine, with an effortless change in values based on reincarnation, responsibility and respect we can begin to live with love and in peace. Wow!