Beautifully written. Again this wisdom comes at a timely moment in my life. Thank you for that.
The dance between solitude and service has been a delicate and difficult one for me lately. But recent events have allowed me to see things more clearly. I’m finding that transformation and growth into your true purpose is a beautiful and rewarding process but comes at a price.
I appreciate your point that authentic transformation comes from both independence and living and connecting with the world outside our meditation room.
Of course I find it easy to access my highest and best self when I am sitting peacefully in my sacred space, writing, reading and doing all the uplifiting and nurturing things. But then I walk through the door into the big outer world and who knows what will happen🤣 That's when I am really called to show up fully, use whatever wisdom I posess and remain heart-centered in the face of life's daily stuff. I am practicing this skill!
Sometimes the need to carry our inner lessons through to the outside world seem to be forgotten in the world of personal growth or spirituality.
Your summary emphasizes the importance of introspection, seeking personal understanding and truth, while also recognizing the value of contributing to the well-being of the collective through selfless service. Thanks for sharing Jen.
Your words “Will I Summon the Courage” hit me like a Thunder Bolt! As soon as I manage to remove the SNOW engulfing my Vehicle in Western New York, I’ll be going directly to Barnes & Nobel to purchase 2 copy’s of “The Search for Purpose”! On Fire 🔥! 1 to pass forward 🤗
You’re so kind! Thank you Carol! Unfortunately, it’s only sold on Etsy right now, as it’s self-published. I will soon make it available on Amazon as well. But I appreciate all your support here on my substack newsletter 🙏♥️
But I loved this: "When we look back on our life’s legacy, it will become evident that purpose is not measured in accumulated accomplishments, but in the lasting impact left behind on the lives of others."
Teilhard de Chardin is someone from whom I have derived great inspiration. His mystical vision, combined with his determination to write about evolution when the Catholic Church forbade him from teaching on the topic, testify to his passion for the truth on the one hand and his humility on the other. He perceived that he was but one part of a much bigger revelation. It was only after his death that his books were published and translated into English, becoming a rich source of spiritual insight for ecologists and artists alike.
I confess to not having read any books in full, but the piece entitled "Hymn of the Universe" is lovely and a good place to start. You can find the text online, and it has been presented with spoken word and music as well.
in an ever-lasting effort to realize your both spiritual and intellectual truth, daily, hourly and each single moment. Lastingly struggling with the conflict, dilemma, predicament of humanity in -and outside. The kicking impulse of change remains, while in an effort to guide and support others, withstanding the readiness to follow to the benefit of themselves.
Always trying to embrace your Essence of Truth, given proof by multiplicity of Wisdom.
Beautifully written. Again this wisdom comes at a timely moment in my life. Thank you for that.
The dance between solitude and service has been a delicate and difficult one for me lately. But recent events have allowed me to see things more clearly. I’m finding that transformation and growth into your true purpose is a beautiful and rewarding process but comes at a price.
By the way, do you have paid subscriptions active? I couldn’t find a way to support your work here monetarily.
I haven’t done it yet, but I will!
That means so much to me. Thank you, Jeremy 🙏
I appreciate your point that authentic transformation comes from both independence and living and connecting with the world outside our meditation room.
Of course I find it easy to access my highest and best self when I am sitting peacefully in my sacred space, writing, reading and doing all the uplifiting and nurturing things. But then I walk through the door into the big outer world and who knows what will happen🤣 That's when I am really called to show up fully, use whatever wisdom I posess and remain heart-centered in the face of life's daily stuff. I am practicing this skill!
Sometimes the need to carry our inner lessons through to the outside world seem to be forgotten in the world of personal growth or spirituality.
Thanks for a great piece Jen.
Thank you, Donna! I’m grateful for you.
I find myself in the same predicament often. It all comes down to practicing what we preach. 🤗
Amen to that! Well said Donna...the good 'ol Solomon's Paradox in action!
Your summary emphasizes the importance of introspection, seeking personal understanding and truth, while also recognizing the value of contributing to the well-being of the collective through selfless service. Thanks for sharing Jen.
Thank you, Tinashe! I appreciate you and your kind words so much 🤗
Jen,
Your words “Will I Summon the Courage” hit me like a Thunder Bolt! As soon as I manage to remove the SNOW engulfing my Vehicle in Western New York, I’ll be going directly to Barnes & Nobel to purchase 2 copy’s of “The Search for Purpose”! On Fire 🔥! 1 to pass forward 🤗
You’re so kind! Thank you Carol! Unfortunately, it’s only sold on Etsy right now, as it’s self-published. I will soon make it available on Amazon as well. But I appreciate all your support here on my substack newsletter 🙏♥️
What a wonderful, positive post! Thank you so much. I shall walk the streets of Buenos Aires smiling, today. 😎
How lovely! Enjoy Argentina! 🇦🇷
My favourite so far! As the second mountain arrives for us we fall upwards. Soul finds our role. We are the meditation. Thanks Jen 🙏❤️
This means the world to me!
Thank you, Jamie 🙏♥️
Thank you for this piece. Beautifully written and conveyed. I am sharing this with my family and best friends.
Thank you, Samhita! That’s the kindest and most generous gift I could receive! I’m grateful for you 🤗
Another great collection of thoughts! I found myself going back to several lines for keeps in my journal.
Ultimate goal in life- to leave a footprint of light! Thanks Jen!
Thank you, Sue 🤗
We are spiritual beings having a human experience. I’ll be pondering this for a while. Thanks for writing ✍️
Absolutely! Thank you, Sheila!
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Well a Kindred Spirit I’ve found. Namaste 💫
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There is so much wisdom here. Thank you, Jen!
But I loved this: "When we look back on our life’s legacy, it will become evident that purpose is not measured in accumulated accomplishments, but in the lasting impact left behind on the lives of others."
Thank you, Mo ♥️🙏
(That is my favorite quote too)
Teilhard de Chardin is someone from whom I have derived great inspiration. His mystical vision, combined with his determination to write about evolution when the Catholic Church forbade him from teaching on the topic, testify to his passion for the truth on the one hand and his humility on the other. He perceived that he was but one part of a much bigger revelation. It was only after his death that his books were published and translated into English, becoming a rich source of spiritual insight for ecologists and artists alike.
Ah! Thank you so much, Leanne! I want to read more of his work! What is your favorite book of his?
I confess to not having read any books in full, but the piece entitled "Hymn of the Universe" is lovely and a good place to start. You can find the text online, and it has been presented with spoken word and music as well.
I’ll check it out online - thanks so much!
“A bit of fragrance clings to the hand that gives flowers.”
I have a habit, when I walk, of crushing leaves or buds between my fingers and enjoying the fragrance.
Love this! What a beautiful habit to have
Wild mint, sagebrush, so many wonderful smells.
Yes and I hug trees and Thank them for their Reminders of Flexibility & Endurance. TU insightful. Xo
Great stuff, Jen. Happy to find another writer who focuses on personal development. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, Devin! You too!
As Mother Teresa once said:
Don't welcome a person after having met you, not being happier than before.
It is Empathy with any other creature in life conjuring human profoundness - Albert Schweitzer (*1875-1965)
a pinprick in Universe, JKL
I love this! Thank you, Joe-Kwame!
Jen Hintze /Joe-Kwame,
in an ever-lasting effort to realize your both spiritual and intellectual truth, daily, hourly and each single moment. Lastingly struggling with the conflict, dilemma, predicament of humanity in -and outside. The kicking impulse of change remains, while in an effort to guide and support others, withstanding the readiness to follow to the benefit of themselves.
Always trying to embrace your Essence of Truth, given proof by multiplicity of Wisdom.
Thank you, Jen!
Hugs and Namasté, Joe-Kwame
Thank you so much, Joe-Kwame!
The divine light in me sees and honors the divine light in you - Namaste! 🙏
Love this, what a great read.
Thank you so much, Michael!