Authenticity's Bold Call
God's seed is in us. It's a simple truth, and yet, how often do we neglect this seed within? Imagine if we were to nurture it, like a skilled gardener tending to a precious plant. It would flourish, growing towards its divine source, becoming a reflection of that very divinity.
But what does it mean to "die before we die," as the seed falls into the ground? In the second half of life, we're called to let go of the identities imposed upon us by the world. The ego must confront the loneliness that comes with living authentically, rather than conforming to the noise of society. It's a daunting task, isn't it? No wonder so many shy away, preferring the safety of conformity.
Yet, paradoxically, strength comes from this ego dissolution. To confront the illusions of our desires, to abandon the superficial values of our culture, is to find true purpose. The ego's ultimate task is to transcend itself, to serve the soul's deepest desires.
In this second half of life, we're asked to accept the absurdities: that death renders our pursuits meaningless, that vanity offers only fleeting comfort. Our culture bombards us with fantasies of eternal youth, constant acquisition, and instant gratification. But true abundance lies in letting go of these illusions.
Letting go of ego ambitions frees us to pursue what truly matters. It's a liberation from the shackles of identity, allowing us to act from a place of inherent value. Living in harmony with the soul brings a quiet joy, a richness of meaning that transcends the superficial.
Even in the most ordinary circumstances, our vocation is divine. It's a call to align with something greater than ourselves, to become the myriad expressions of our true selves. Across all religions, the path to self-realization requires repeated submission of the ego.
So, let us tend to the seed within us. Let us embrace the call to authenticity, to relinquish the false identities that bind us. In this surrender, we find not emptiness, but a vastness of meaning and purpose. Our vocation is clear: to become ourselves, fully and unapologetically.
May we nurture the seed of divinity within,
tending it with care and courage,
so it may blossom into our truest selves,
reflecting the boundless love and wisdom of the divine.
And in this journey of self-discovery,
may we find the strength to let go of illusions,
embracing our vocation with humility and authenticity,
walking the path towards purpose and meaning.
Within us lies God's seed, Neglected, overlooked, forgotten. What if we tended it, Like a gardener with tender care? It would grow, reaching for the divine, Becoming a mirror of that sacred essence. To "die before we die," As the seed surrenders to the earth, In the second half of life, We shed imposed identities, Confronting the lonely path of authenticity. Daunting, yes, yet necessary. Strength emerges from ego's dissolution, Facing our desires' illusions, Abandoning culture's shallow values. Purpose emerges, clear and true, Transcending the ego's grasp, Serving the soul's deepest whispers. In this life's absurdities, Death's shadow, vanity's fleeting allure, Our pursuit's meaning questioned. Yet, in letting go, Abundance is found, In the quiet joy of soulful living. Release ego's ambitions, Freedom from identity's chains, Act from inherent worth, Living in harmony with the soul's song, A richness of meaning unfolds, Beyond the superficial. Even in ordinary moments, Our vocation divine, A call to align with the greater, Becoming our truest selves. All paths, religions alike, Demand ego's submission, To find the essence within. Tend to the seed within, Embrace authenticity's call, Shedding false masks, In this surrender, Discover not emptiness, But a universe of meaning, Purpose clear: To be ourselves, Fully and unapologetically.
