Preparing for an Unseen Mission: Life’s Journey to a Greater Purpose
The angels of Aramacon sent the soul of Abuja to the planet Obicambi. Abuja was born on Obicambi among the great race of Obicambians and grew up there unaware of his destiny or purpose. His mind was consumed by the ambitions and fears of Obicambi as he grew to adulthood. The angels in Aramacon watched Abuja’s life closely to see if he will be strong and receptacle enough to carry out the mission.
It took great effort for the angels of Aramacon to send Abuja to Obicambi. Would it be a worthy investment? Only time would tell.
First, Abuja needed to develop an openness in his mind to hear beyond the mental environment of Obicambi. He had to be able to perceive beyond the ambitions, narratives, and seductions of Obicambi. He needed to see the world from a perspective beyond Obicambi.
Second, if Abuja could achieve this awareness, he had to be in good shape — strong enough, mentally and physically, to carry out the task. He needed to form proper relationships on Obicambi to facilitate his work. A strong mind and dedication were essential to complete the project. He had to be self-reliant and able to support himself to carry out this mission.
Abuja is me and you. This is what spirituality is about. Life is a preparation to carry out this task. The preparation develops the confidence, strength, and wisdom to carry out the task we are sent here for. What is the preparation?
For one, we must be of good health so we will be capable of carrying out the task. We must be conscious of what we eat, be conscious of our body, and take regular exercise. These are laws of nature. In the ancient world, when humans used to pick berries from forests or hunt animals, they had to be extremely conscious of the food they ate. Berries can be poisonous, animals can be dangerous. But in the modern world, we just walk into McDonald’s or order via Uber and trust the food, gulping it down without much thought. What we care about is how tasty the food is and how well we are served, and then we paint our judgments in reviews. This is not how humans used to live. We had to go foraging or hunting before we could eat. There were no refrigerators. One had to toil to eat. If we follow that principle in our daily life, we can go to the gym before we eat. We can do some exercise before we eat. And when we eat, preferably by cooking, look at the products of nature. Observe them, and be conscious. Are there any poisonous berries? Of course not, but are there any slow-killing foods? Perhaps. And you maintain your health, which is part of your preparation.
Secondly, we must have financial freedom to carry out the task. Work is a way to gain this financial freedom. Having enough savings to take care of ourselves is important. There are two sides to the equation: how much we save and how much we spend. If our spending is minimal, just to sustain ourselves, have reasonable comfort to be in a good environment, and maintain health in case of emergency, we know how much to save. Here, money is becoming a resource to give us freedom to carry out our purpose. Money is not the only resource to gain freedom. Skill is another one. One may have a skill that can be used even during financial recessions to ensure they have the capacity to earn during such times. What is your current job? Is it something that can be continued even when there is a great deal of problems in the world? Do you have the skill, character, and creativity to provide service in dire circumstances when people are extremely cautious about paying anyone? Depending on your age and savings, these are the questions to consider.
Thirdly, we must have freedom in relationships to carry out our purpose. It doesn’t mean freedom from all relationships. It can be of great hindrance, or it can be of great help. Relationships are the way to achieve greater things. We need relationships, but relationships with those who can lead us to the mission.
Fourth, we need an opening to the spiritual realm. This opening gives us glimpses and clues to move forward. If we are free enough from thoughts and ideas, we can listen to these clues and move toward what we are destined to do. But first, we need to have freedom in health, finance, and relationships. Why would Angels give us the mission if we are not preparing to achieve it?
Life is preparation to a great extent. To prepare is a purpose in itself. When we prepare, we are conscious, we sharpen our mind, we are healthy, and we have great relationships. We will be the best people to be entrusted to handle the task. So preparation is key; otherwise, it’s just a spiritual fantasy that we’re hoping for.
