While it is healthy and positive to find gratitude in the moment, heeding the Soul’s call of deeper discontent may also be a lifesaving wake-up call to spur you into action.
As an example, one study examined the effects of prescription drugs on the survival responses in a group of minnows. A predator fish was introduced into two tanks of minnows. One tank was filled with non-drugged minnows while the second tank contained somewhat sedated minnows who had been exposed to prescription medications. As you may guess, the “sober” fish fought for their lives while the drugged fish responded lackadaisically and gave no sign of fight at all.
Sometimes questioning authority or where you’re at is a lifesaving call to action that saves you—and others.
Inspiration for the Day: “Most men would feel insulted if it were proposed to employ them in throwing stones over a wall, and then in throwing them back, merely that they might earn their wages. But many are no more worthily employed now.” –Henry David Thoreau
Note: This is an ongoing series to help provide support during these challenging times. These daily readings are part of an overall book on balance, which includes 12 essentials for maintaining balance to support resilience and your best self. The 12 essentials include mind, body, love, service, self, family, intimacy, purpose, environment/living space, nature, social relations, and spirit. This series is sharing 30 days of lessons about purpose. As you remain quarantined during this COVID pandemic, perhaps you can take this time to evaluate your plans and cultivate a deeper Soul purpose in your life.
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