It is important to practice. It is imperative to be on the road to self improvement. It is preferable if each individual was conscious enough to find themselves on a personal path of self growth and enlightenment that benefits not only themselves, but the world around them and their species. However, many people are focused on other things, and in fact it is hard to blame them: they are being bombarded with messages of what is important in life and rarely hear about the importance of defining a plan, or path, for spiritual growth. A plan to invest one’s money is encouraged; a sabbatical for education is revered; even a weight loss plan is applauded. But those who concentrate on their spiritual growth are rarely recognized in this culture. Other cultures may be different. Let me say, though, that this conscious choice to walk the path of spiritual unfoldment is THE factor in a person’s life. Of course the species would continue on if no one tried to walk the path (though most likely this species would have wiped themselves out by now, if that was the case). Simply put: keep trying. It is why we are here. The yearning to connect to source is the greatest gift, for it pushes (encourages) many to step on the path in the first place. Take that step and your world opens up. Take that step and life becomes full of so many gifts to support you; take that step on the path so you can be the best human you can be – for there you will find your heart, your soul, and your source.
