An Individual Assignment

I love this idea of Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen:

"Activism and individuation (to find a meaningful, inner directed, chosen life-path) come together when the choices we make express who we are. There is a soul purpose to life. Be centered, and archetypes, dreams and synchronicities provide depth and direction. As one phase of life shifts into the next, energy becomes free to take on something that is personally meaningful, fun, creative and motivated by love—my definition of 'assignment'. "

There is a link on her website http://www.jeanbolen.com/ to videos in which she discusses this idea. What moves me about the idea of a person having an "assignment" or series of assignments in life is that expression of oneself is interconnected with meaning, fun, creativity, and love. This sounds wonderful to me.

I've also been reflecting on her very beautiful definition of individuation:  Finding a meaningful, inner-directed, chosen life-path.  How often we "fall" into things or let the momentum of life, of external circumstances and pressures, carry us!  An inner-directed life path takes work; and I believe is well worth it.

May you be inspired to discover your inner direction.

Where will you go?

Oh! The Places You'll Go!

Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away!

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.
Thanks, Dr. Seuss, and Sarah for the inspiration.

One Life, Just One

“Doesn’t everything die at last and too soon?
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?” 

Mary Oliver, The Summer Day