write2enjoy
67Place of Peace
Write to Enjoy
I can’t remember where I read it or who wrote it, but it has been said, “do what you enjoy…and the rest will follow” which is a philosophy I so want to believe!
I’ve heard this over and over, yet like many things we know in our heart, we all too often defer to our mind, which although is considered the intelligent part of our being, the mind does not guide us like our heart (which in some cases may be a good thing). The mind tells us what to do and what not to do based on logic, our heart tells us what is right for us based on “higher love” – our spiritual connection. When we listen, really listen, be quiet, be still, we are able to connect our mind to our heart, our heart connects to the Spirit of “Divine Love” - which will always guide us to our highest good.
So, here I find myself in The Dark Night at a very big crossroads; at the intersection of trying to get back to my heart, back to Spirit and get to the place where I can/will/do write because it is what I enjoy.
To write to enjoy is the place on the other side of hurt, fear; the other side of my destiny, beyond frozen courage. It is the place where I write from the heart, write about what touches my heart, what my heart wants to discover, wants to share, the place on the path to love, living, letting go and letting God. To write from the heart is to write like other writers write about drama, romance, intrigue, adventure and mystery; it is the place beyond the desire to make money, the wish for recognition, the hope for acceptance; it the place from my heart where I write because it is what I enjoy!
And so here I find myself, In the Spirit, listening to Callings of The Dark Night of The Soul, on The Road Less Traveled, By the River Piedra, on A Path with Heart, guided by The Soul’s Code, taking notes from The Lotus Approach, seeing answers in God’s Handwriting for Being Peace because I embrace the write to enjoy.
God's Handwriting...
God's Handwriting, A. D. Moreau
- God's Handwriting: A Celebration of Divine Inspiration, A.D. Moreau
An inspirational pictorial of waterfalls that voice the divine beauty of nature, the wisdom of proverbs, and the blessing of being able to do what you love, "Gods Handwriting: A Celebration of Divine Inspiration" - In the Spirit, Susan L. Taylor on NPR
NPR discussion with author of "In the Spirit" based on spiritual essays of Susan L. Taylor - Callings, Gregg Levoy
For those interested in following their callings and living an "authentic life" based on wisdom and inspirational perspective. - The Dark Night of the Soul, Gerald G. May, M.D.
Based on spirituality of Teresa of Avalia and John of The Cross, Dr. May examines the dark night as a possible time of suffering, near despair, but a time of deep transition, when things are clouded and full of mystery; perhaps leading to light. - The Road Less Traveled, M. Scott Peck, M.D.
M.Scott Peck writes...I believe that the soul is the deepest part of us. I believe it is the part that God wants us to be [and] I think that God has a relationship with all of us, in the sense were all in relationship with God - By the River Piedra, Paulo Coelho's Blog
A favorite novelist, Coelho always embraces spirituality in his books which are part non-fiction and ficton to provide insights, illumination, and impetus for experiencing higher love. - The Soul's Code, James Hillman
...In Search of Chracter and Callling, psychologist, James Hillman explores the soul and destiny toward personal transformation, spiritual growth and life balance. - Being Peace, Thich Nhat Hanh
Zen teacher and founder of the Engaged Buddhist movement , author Thich Nhat Hanh was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by, Martin Luther King, Jr. A poet and activist, Hanh proposes Buddhist insights toward social and political peace.
