Soul

What's the point of this article?

1. There isn't one

   As they say on Soul: There are no purposes, passions, or meanings assigned to us — only our personalities.

   Different personalities are then drawn to various things which they then assign their own meaning.

   Our personality determines what we’re interested in — our passions — and it’s what should lead us to develop skills in a certain area.

2. It’s all about "regular old living"

   “A spark isn’t a soul’s purpose!”

   It’s not about what you do, it’s about how you live —
   It’s the smells.
   It’s the tastes.
   It’s the sights.
   It’s the sounds.
   It’s the textures.

   And, it’s the relationships — with your people.

   But most importantly, it’s the way these things make you feel inside — e.g delighted, sad, grateful, angry, appreciative, disappointed, humbled, inspired, confused, happy.

   It’s about the meanings you attach to things.
   It’s about all the feels.
   Sometimes you feel good, and sometimes you feel bad… and that’s okay.
   This is what it is to have a meaningful life. x

3. Don't put happiness off

   As you’re ‘feeling’ your way through this world… If you should come across something that especially sparks you up, you should pursue this in some (any!) capacity, until your heart is content.

   In doing so you will feel aligned.
   You will feel complete.
   You will feel other-worldly.

   You can do the thing that sparks your joy at anytime you want.
   You don’t need someone else to tell you that you’re good at it.
   You don’t need someone to tell you that you’re worthy of it.
   You don’t need anyone to approve of it.
   And, you certainly don’t need an audience.

   All you need… is to know that it makes you happy when you’re doing it.

   Note: It’s also important to realise, that doing this thing might not continue to bring you joy, and that’s okay. Don’t get all-in-your-head about it, just keep looking around – and enjoying what life has to offer – until something else reignites your spark.

4. Don't lose sight of what's right in front of you

   If you’re chasing something that you think will bring you joy… but the process is actually making you feel unhappy with ‘your lot’ then you’re lost and disconnected.

   If you’re a ‘lost soul’ you get self absorbed. Life generally becomes meaningless, and you just let it pass you by.

   While you might consider some things mundane, and unimportant… again, it’s the finding of joy in the simple things that keeps you firmly tethered to something while you’re off exploring this world, and chasing your dreams.

   Note: It’s also okay not to have specific aspirations, or to not want that much from life. You might actually be satisfied with things just the way they are. In fact, if this is you, then you’re probably happier than most 🙌