Letter from Selina

Who am I... really?

When all is said and done, there is perhaps no more important question than this. The only one even close is “why am I here?” But in reality, if you can answer the first, the second usually takes care of itself.

The Stoic Philosopher Epictetus said:

“You are a primary existence. You are a distinct portion of the essence of God, and contain a certain part of Him in yourself. Why then are you ignorant of your noble birth? You carry a God about within you, poor wretch, and know nothing of it”

Each of us is a perfect creation of God, with a spark of the divine within us. Like the rest of creation, we were designed to reflect God’s magnificence and to express his nature and character for all to see.

True meaning and significance are found in the full expression of that unique aspect of the divine placed within us. We most fully express this through the progressive realization of our unique identity and by manifesting the purpose we were created for.

Unfortunately, for many of us, this divine intention for our lives is under assault almost from the time we are born. Our ideas are criticized, our dreams are crushed and we hear the words “you can’t” much more than “you can.”

Often, we hear these things from those closest to us; family, friends and classmates. Although they may love us, their lack of belief in themselves is often projected onto us in destructive ways. Unfortunately, we embrace many of these negative messages and make them a part of our own internal dialogue.

In doing so, we let others define the scope of our lives. We measure our “success” by how well we meet their expectations, or, conversely by how well we compete with them. Both are dead-end streets.

In order to move past these negative, self-limiting messages, we must realize the truth of our identity in God. This frees us to embrace the reality of our own unique path; the purpose we were created for. Below are some thoughts & disciplines I am exploring right now to better understand my divine purpose. I hope and pray they will be a blessing to you.

Now is your time of power -- Embrace the moment. Each day, make a conscious decision to grow in your awareness of your true identity and purpose. Become more, not out of insecurity, but so you can do more for God and for others.

Nurture your spirit & mind -- Make conscious, intentional choices about what to feed your spirit and mind. This is done through reading, prayer & meditation and relationships. Read and watch things that inspire and motivate. Take time each day to reflect on the divine and express gratitude. Surround yourself with dream-builders, those who cherish your purpose and draw out your greatest potential.

Tackle each day with intention and enthusiasm – As author and motivational speaker Anthony Robbins says, “live with passion!” Attitude can become infectious; make yours worth catching.

Our intention with each issue of A Grain of Salt® is to empower our readers to realize abundance in every aspect of health – mind, body and spirit. I hope that each article in this issue is an answer to someone’s prayer.

Many blessings, Selina