Much of my work-in writing, in public speaking, in workshops and even on the radio-is about encouraging people to fulfil their unique missions in life. Michael Jackson left behind an amazing legacy of music. Heal the World is still one of my favourite songs. It continues to fire me up when I listen to it. Michael Jackson fulfilled his mission. Have you fulfilled yours?

I love the words from the back of Richard Bach's beautiful little book, Illusions, ‘Here's a test to find whether your mission on earth is finished: If you're alive, it isn't.'

Each of us is here for a reason and a season. With rare exceptions, we don't know when the season is up. So there is no better time than now to reflect on whether you have completed the work you came here to do. Have you fulfilled your divine mission?

Are you living the life you deeply long for? Are you being the change you want to see in the world? In living by society's conventions have you closed off some unique dream you might have or can you finally shed that conditioning and truly live the life you deeply long for? Does it really matter what anyone else thinks?

Have you resolved any longstanding negativity you may feel towards any other person or towards yourself? These feelings ultimately only harm you and rob you of perfect health and unlimited creative energy.

Have you fulfilled every wish you have deeply held or at least have you released any wish that is no longer relevant, without a trace of regret?

Have you contacted the loved ones-mother or father, son or daughter, sister or brother or old friend-you have taken for granted and told them how much you love them?

Have life's knocks and tragedies closed off your heart or can you, as Oriah Mountain Dreamer so eloquently wrote, ‘..stand on the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the moon, "Yes."'

There are those who know and do not do. Be one who knows and does. In doing so you free up the unlimited energy of inner peace and you shine ever more brightly. And remember, such actions are in no way selfish. Your example and your shining allow and inspire others to do the same. That's why we're here. Go for it. Fulfil your mission and live your legacy. 'Heal the world we live in. Save it for our children.'

Blessings,

John

Diseases of the soul are more dangerous and more numerous than those of the body.

                                                                                                                                                                                       - Cicero         

The following words were recently sent to me by my dear friend and fellow Gaian, Elan Sunstar. I don't know the source but I think you'll agree they have tremendous relevance today. 

     ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, has gotten a lot of attention over the last few decades. More and more children are being diagnosed with the disorder, along with many adults. Yet there is another disorder that is even more pervasive and dangerous, and which exacts our society a far greater cost: Spiritual Deficit Disorder.

      Symptoms of SDD include resistance to awakening in the morning, boredom with work, absence of passion, irritability, fatigue, chronic low-level diseases. inclination to soft or hard addictions, a sense of lack of direction and meaning, self-numbing in front of a television or computer screen, hypnosis from watching the news followed by depression, insatiable need to acquire more stuff, and pursuing relationship partners with no lasting or rewarding results.

      Experts report that far more of the population may suffer from SDD than appearances would indicate, and some of the people who claim or appear to be the happiest may in their private moments be the emptiest of joy.

      While medical officials are not aware of a cure for SDD (and many are not even aware of the disease) it had been reported by non-traditional healing practitioners that a number of remedies have been tried and proven. They include: stepping away from the computer, getting into nature, taking long deep breaths of fresh air, spending time with people you enjoy rather than those you feel obligated to be with, choosing a career that allows you to express your passion, speaking your truth to those close to you, working less, playing more, avoiding the news or talk of it, laughing at will, and serious lovemaking.

      Members of SDDA meet at twelve-step groups to share their stories of how they were addicted to the fear until they realized the spirit inside them gave them more reward than anything outside them. If you suffer from SDD it is recommended that you get help immediately.

What do you do, or can you do, to reconnect with your spirit and revitalize your life? 

I am a spiritual being at my core, nourished and sustained by life and love.