Surrender To Your Dreams

By Kiernan Antares

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Many of us as children live with vivid imaginations, hopes and dreams of what we¡¦d like to do or become when we grow up. But somewhere along the lines our beliefs in our dreams begin to diminish as we are told they are silly or unrealistic. Over time we lose sight of what once made us feel alive and our dreams become buried so deep under other people¡¦s expectations of us we forget they even existed.

Surprisingly even countless successful people live in this illusion. You know them, perhaps you are even one of them. To everyone else it appears like they have great jobs, earn lots of money, and it may seem like they are perfectly suited to their career. Yet if you ask them if they are happy they may likely tell you they don¡¦t feel fulfilled in their chosen profession. An integral piece is missing. They have lost touch with their passions and feel out of alignment with their purpose in life.

Being disconnected from our Spirit manifests imbalances in many areas of our life. Chronic feelings of anger, stress, fearfulness, easily upset or emotional outbursts can be signs of being out of synch with your soul purpose or passion. Restlessness, jealousy, poor time management, procrastination, depression, and pushing one self too hard to achieve are other signals to watch.

Without questioning the deeper meaning in our lives many people mistakenly believe letting go and moving on to something else is the answer. It isn¡¦t. That feeling of emptiness or disconnection will follow us wherever we go, unless we ask the most important fundamental questions there are. What do I want? What makes me feel alive? To assist you in determining the answer to these questions think about moments in your life when you were happiest. When what you were doing gave you joy and confidence.

Every time you think you have the answer, ask it again, and again until it makes your pulse quicken and stirs something so deep inside you know with absolute certainty you can no longer live without it. Then you have touched your uniqueness, your purpose for being. It can be the most significant moment of your life. The reason for asking the questions over repeatedly is to ensure that you move past what your ego believes you are meant to do, discover your Truth, and then live it without doubt.

Of course, that¡¦s just the beginning of your journey for healing and rediscovery. For some it may mean a whole new direction in their lives, for others perhaps just a few minor tweaks here and there, adding their new perspective or level of consciousness to their existing circumstances will create the fulfillment necessary. Abandoning the current situation altogether may not be the answer. Finding the right balance is the key but in all cases it will take careful thought and planning to integrate these dreams throughout the various areas of your life.

Our quest is to connect not only to our soul but also to the world, creating a life of meaning. In years past, I often dreamed of disappearing to a cabin in the woods. Living a life separate from chaos, in peace and simplicity. But where would be the challenge to grow and blossom into the wonderful people we are meant to be? No, the answer is not hiding ourselves in solitaire but to discover our uniqueness, share our gifts with the world, and live a happy, limitless and fulfilling life. As Neale Donald Walsch says in his books Conversations with God1, create yourself ¡§in the next grandest version of the greatest vision ever you held about who you are.¡¨

Throughout this process you must learn to master the ability to listen to yourself first and last. Most people have gotten into the habit of listening to others in determining what they will do, what you like or dislike, and how you to respond to external factors. Checking in with yourself first is a skill that requires patience and time to develop as it means rewiring the way you think and act but it can be done with constant monitoring of how you feel physically and emotionally.

How do you know if it¡¦s your soul purpose or your ego in the driver¡¦s seat? It¡¦s easy to detect but not always easy to accept and change if your ego is ruling. You will feel fulfilled, at peace, and joy will permeate your existence if you are in alignment with your Spirit. Everything you do will flow without resistance. The universe will support you in your endeavors and provide you with opportunities to heal what needs to be healed and learn the necessary skills to carry you forward.

On the other hand if fame, fortune, power, and the need for approval is motivating you, check in with ego and bring it in balance with your soul to avoid straying away from your path and coming up against unwanted struggles. Thankfully though, it¡¦s not necessary to abandon your ego altogether. Janet Amare says it nicely in her book Soul Purpose2, ¡§The better we are able to harness the power of both the ego and the soul, and act on the inspiration of both, the closer we will be to our true purpose.¡¨

There is so much life to live. Feel the burning fires inside and give up the fears within. Take a chance. Surrender to your dreams and let the familiar solid ground beneath your feet transform into a fluid unknown force capable of letting you soar to unbelievable heights on the wings of Angels. Hold your dreams in your arms, nurture them, and don¡¦t let them go. Your soul, your dreams and your purpose are the reasons you exist. Make a commitment to discover your dreams. Right here. Right now. There is no better time.

Listen to the stirring in your bloodƒ{Spirit is calling to you, my friends.

References Cited

1. Walsch, Neale Donald. Conversations with God: Books 1-3. New York: G.P. Putnam, 1995, 1997, 1998.
2. Amare, Janet. Soul Purpose. Campbellville: Life on Purpose, 2001.