Destiny Is Intention, Not Guaranteed by
Dave Czach
The following statement is commonly overheard and can lead you to a life of delusion and disappointment: "I feel like I'm destined to ... (do this or that)."
The belief in destiny is great. It shows you're in touch with your higher self. But lack of proper action and understanding creates frustration because destiny is only intention. It's not a guaranteed result.
The innate feeling that you should be doing "this or that," is your soul directing you to action so it may learn. It is here - incarnate - to learn lessons so it can go to
next level. Constantly evolving back to its higher self - The Creator. However, humans are born with free will. The ability to direct and control their thoughts and actions. That is where delusion begins.
Some people believe their life is pre-ordained and everything will "fall in place" as needed. But that's not true. If you simply wait for events to propel you to your "destiny," you never achieve it. You need four things to live your "destiny:"
1). Communicate with your higher self to discover your TRUE self and life purpose; 2). Develop or expand skills and intelligence needed to live your "destiny;" 3). Create necessary space in your life to allow your life purpose to manifest; 4). Put it all into action on a consistent and cohesive basis.
Communicating with your higher self requires a silent mind. You can do this through meditation. It demands extreme desire, dedication and perseverance. Or you can quickly meditate at deep levels of mind like a swami by using guided meditation CD's that take you to altered states of mind (search google.com).
Once you are able to quiet your mind without random thoughts dancing around in your head, you can communicate with your higher self, or soul. To discover your TRUE "destiny" - or soul's intention - you could mentally say, "In my heart, I feel destined to (explain what you feel). Is this correct? Please guide me and tell me specifically of your intentions." Then remain consciously aware of ideas popping in your head. The answer may appear during your meditation session, next day, next month. You never know. But once you receive answer, write down every detail and determine necessary skills and/or intelligence required to achieve your "destiny."
Gaining wisdom, skills and insight to reach your life's purpose is not a mystery. You may need to take classes. You may need to find a mentor. You may need to conduct long-term research at library. Or you may need to join a local club or church to meet people who can assist you on your journey.
For example, if your life purpose is to help battered women, you may need a college degree in social work. You may need to study how to buy and operate a shelter for battered women - which would also require business skills. You may want to take psychology classes, listening behavior classes, etc. You may want to get a job - any job - at a shelter to learn from inside. Taking these necessary steps to prepare yourself requires time management and organization.
