Posted to Facebook Jan. 25th
I recently heard someone speak about their goal of being in service. Sometimes we can feel we must put aside what we love, and who we really are (WWRA), to be in service, when actually I believe it is the exact opposite.
Service could be described as coming from two different directions -- an inner or an outer. When I am listening to the inspirations of WIRA, I am being inner directed. When I am trying to guess/figure out what others need, I am being outer directed. When I am inner directed I am infused with my passions and desires, excited about possibilities, eager for more. When I am outer directed it often feels like obligation or needing to control things. It can feel like we are trying to fix someone, like there is something wrong. One of these options inspires, brings hope, and uplifts, the other not so much.
And maybe our logical minds try to jump in and say, "That can't be possible! How can I possibly be serving anyone as I follow my dreams and desires?" But then I would ask, did Gretzky not serve us by playing hockey? Did Mozart not serve us by writing his music? Did Einstein not serve us by 'selfishly' focusing on his science? Did Disney not serve us by building his wonderland? Did Steve Jobs not serve us with his obsessive attention to detail? Did Mandela not serve us with his dream of freedom?
LOP is following my dreams and knowing THAT is my service.