It was the assertion that our purpose in life is to REMEMBER.
That statement really hit it home for me. It makes so much sense. As spiritual beings, we already know what the purpose of life is and what our roles should be. But, somewhere between the ether of death and re-birth; a soul decides to "forget" such truths. The reasoning that Walsch employs (or "God" if you should so believe), is that the dichotomy of our spiritual development is comprised of knowing and not-knowing. Meaning, belief and doubt. Two opposites that are essential for our existence.
This dichotomy extends everywhere. Positive, negative, good, evil, love, fear, etc. We cannot grow if we lack a reference point. In this particular example, we chose to forget our heritage as children of God so that we may "re-learn" the truth through the experiences that life teaches us.
After reading and mulling over this concept, it just clicked with me. It's so true. At least it FEELS true on an intuitive level and really, how can science ever discover what one's "true purpose" for existence really is? Of course it's theoretical, but so is science.
While those words may not impress others as much as they did to me; I can't help but report on the effect of coming across this information. I felt like a new person at work today. I didn't feel hesitant, fearful or emotionally withdrawn as I am prone to do (my job sucks). I just felt.. alive.. switched on.. "in the know" ..
I've always believed that teaching a child about Santa Claus is a fair trade-off for happiness. Even if Walsch was not talking to God and those words are a product of his imagination; I am completely fine with buying into this "delusion".
Because I feel happy right now. Alive. And it's been so long since I've truly felt this way.
And it's not just an attitude adjustment that's making me feel this way, but I have somehow managed to be having great conversations with two ladies on eHarmony that I am attracted towards. It's a strange feeling to be getting along this well with women.
It really feels like I'm ready for a relationship with someone special. Someone who feels that they deserve me as much as I deserve them.
Someone that I can love and be loved by in return.
I'm ready universe.
Bring it on.
