Get Out of The Box
Have you ever wondered is there more to life? Or have you looked at someone else on tv, in the grocery store, book store, online, at the park and thought "man they seem to live a fuller life than I". How about the thought(s) of " I could never travel there or acheive that, no one else in my family ever has experienced that before". Sometimes we live in this invisible box that keeps us from experiencing the life we are actually meant to live. Living a life full of purpose and passion isn't a fairytale even though to many in the world it appears that way.
Are you tired of looking at someone else's life and "wishing" you could have a "do-over"? What if you were given that "do-over", what would you change? I have discovered that living a life full of purpose, excitement, passion, hope, love and abundance of joy is not only obtainable but the ultimate reality! I had to seek my purpose of exisistence from my creator; my energy source, Yeshua. Then I had to make wise and intentional choices concerning various areas in my life. Not making choices out of emotion, others opinions or happenstance. I had to pray and meditate on these decisions. I asked those around me who are more mature, developed and centered in the creator, for their wisdom concerning certain things and then I did the sometimes "tough part"- MOVED. Having the knowledge of what you should do is easy once you discover it. Having the know how, is easy once you learn it. But one of the more challenging aspects of the process is actually moving out and doing it.
About a year plus ago I read a book titled "Who Moved My Cheese" by Spencer Johnson. The book is simple in understanding but profound in many regards. I would recommend this book to anyone who has not read it yet; one thing I reflect on from the story is we "mankind" can put ourselves in a box due to our own mindset, other people or fear and sit in that invisible box knowing we should get out and have more, acheive more, help more, live more but we'll sit in the box and "wish" someone one else would make the "hard" decision for us. Wishing for the change we have the ability and power to make. Year in and year out we go through the motions of life because we won't make the decision to get outside the box and live a life full of purpose! We have this void on the inside and are unfulfilled because we aren't operating in our reason for existence. So, we sit in the box and watch others excel and acheive their goals. We watch them live rich and fulfilling lives; all while not truly believing we were meant to have that same experience. I would like to share a story about a family I had the privilege of being introduced to recently and it is my hope, that you find the inspiration to live your best life ever!
There was a man who seemed to have had it all, great family, financial freedom, big beautiful home, a great career and an intimate relationship with his creator. He was very active in his local assembly of spiritual growth & development and had great friendships. Though on the outside everything appeared picture perfect to others; he knew there had to be more. There was still something missing- his purpose. As time went on, he decided to go on a missions trip to a country in Africa. While there he met the locals, aided those in need, fulfilled his obligations and went back to his home country. While back home, he sensed a tug from his creator; he knew he was meant to be in the country he just visited in Africa. With much prayer, he knew it was time for him to leave his local assembly of spiritual growth & development and fulfill the purpose his creator had given him. He discussed what he knew was his purpose with a few friends; they prayed with him and for him. The gentlman and his family sold all their possessions and relocated to that country for three years. They worked alongside the chief of that area and other organizations to build up that community. Not only did the man fulfill purpose he aided his family in the courage of discovering and fulfilling theirs. The impact this family made in that country is remarkable to say the least and I would have to write a whole other post to give details. But let me just share that they have created a live and efficient system for the citizens there, they have established friendships, and will continue to go back for workshops & confrences for others who will follow behind them. They are back in their home country and have been asked by a local state & city to assist in the fortifying of the communities there. As the couple ended their sharing of their experience and the joy they were experiencing from fulfilling purpose they both exclaimed how they would not go back to life as they formerly knew it. Although they had the "dream life" by others standards true fulfillment for them and their children came from living a life obedient to the purpose in which they were created for.
I hope this was inspiring and enlightening. So much more about this family I could write about but the moral of the stroy is get out that box and MOVE!!!! Discover your purpose in the source of life- Yeshua and work at living a fulfilling and rewarding life in your creator! love, love, love you all!
Stay Calm & Sparkle,
Niki Flow
