I once read a book called Wild at Heart. In it the author John Eldridge quoted another book that said: "Do not ask yourself what this world needs. But ask yourself what makes you alive and do it. Because what this world needs is people who are alive."* That truth just struck me with a clarity and simplicity. It set my jaw with a new determination to "fan my flame," so to speak. It also reminded me of another quote from William Wallace, "Every man dies. Not every man really lives."
I think the biggest reason no one ever "really lives" is because they don't know how. They are just lost are feel forgotten by the world. No one ever told them to ask themselves what makes them alive. But, more tragically, is those that glimpse their "life" and don't pursue it with reckless abandon. See, if you want to awaken your life you have to accept it is far from easy. Most likely others will laugh at your plans. I.e. I want to change the world but I have told maybe two of my friends. Because I know that if I want to keep my dream alive I'll keep it to myself. I'll just rest in the fact that with God nothing is ever impossible. Remember that. Nothing. Is. Impossible.
So go find out what makes you alive. Go and live with all your heart. . . the world is waiting.
~TDH
*Not an exact quote
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