Prolific You

At some juncture in my life I found myself growing increasingly frustrated.  I struggled with the desire to deploy my gifts and skills but sadly; I did not know where to begin.  In fact, I grew uncomfortable with the status quo, and recall pursuing one thing after another only to end up more frustrated.  Thankfully, after much trial and error, I feel I have reached an equilibrium from within.  You know, that inner resolve and assurance of a choice that results to a kind of delight that is more experienced when it’s engaged at the heart level!

Well, am persuaded that a person’s pain, zeal, talents and skills are clues pointing to what cause or problems he or she is to solve while alive.  Some luminaries such as Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela understood this, and were willing to die in pursuit of their it.  Others like Mother Teresa were willing to spend their life amongst the poorest in our society, and yet they were utterly fulfilled.  I am convinced that these individuals understood what takes some of us a lifetime to–the fundamental truth that joy, contentment and fulfillment are not based on what happens to us, status, class, educational level, wealth or success but rather on one’s ability to tap into the well within.  And therefore creating the kind of life they choose to live.  For me, the aha moment come when I started to be grateful for everything in my life–the good, the bad, the ugly and the in between.  I felt as if I could fly.  It was as if for the first time someone gave me a blank check and asked that I write out how much I wanted to cash in.  I have always known some truths and facts about me, and although I kept it to myself, I realize it’s time to share my gifts, stories and memories with the world.  In fact, since being 7or 8 I recall I was very curious, and would ask questions relentlessly, at times challenging the status quo (which often landed me in trouble) and if I didn’t get any answers; the questions lingered long till I learned to seek the answers on my own quietly.  I was determined and enjoyed the thrill that lasted with whatever curiosity and the ensued discoveries.

Lets face it, if each one of us were to revisit our childhood dreams, imaginations and fantasies even sky would not be the proverbial limit.  I have come to conclude that each one of us is destined to experience sheer fulfillment and joy when we realize our full potential.  Just like the late Steve Jobs designed the Iphone with a specific purpose and utility in mind, I am of the belief that the Creator designed each one of us with a unique purpose for which we are born to fulfill. Discovering one’s identity, potential, purpose and destiny is thus paramount if one is to ever self-actualize.  However, this is not an easy task, in fact; discovering one’s purpose is more of an adventure than a single event.  One that starts from within and not without, and that when undertaken appears as a stream, then becomes a river–the kind of a river that flows with living water: peace unimaginable, faith unshakable, joy unspeakable and allows one to experience unending love.

Today, my curiousity lives on, and while it leads me to unchattered territories; the possibilities are endless.  I have found that by embarking on these possibilities life becomes more meaningful, enjoyable and worth sharing–and this brightens the countenance of those around me and vise versa.  So, regardless of where you are in life, what circumstances you face or your status, you can be fulfilled in your life Now!  I encourage you to start now by sharing your life today! The world needs you and your questions, stories etc.  Share the answers you find or found, gifts, stories and memories you have.  You will never know who they will touch, encourage, empower, lift up… and this is what I call being the Prolific You, you were meant to be, so begin to live it out NOW!