Dreams of children
QUESTION: Masters, from my recollection I was generally a bright and happy child and like most children, had a strong idea of what my profession would be when I grew up. This never eventuated, and now I feel unclear just what to do. I want to make the most of my time here and be of service to my community. Is my lesson to not see myself through my career and instead focus on my spiritual nature, or have I missed totally what I set out to do? I’m always a bit envious of those who find their passion in life! A final question on opening one’s sight: over 10 years ago I had the most vivid, beautiful dream about my guide and ancient Egypt but have had nothing since. Why was I able to see then but not now after years of practicing meditation? ~Alison, Australia
ANSWER: When humans are small they aspire to glamorous and highly regarded futures with little or no knowledge about what such a life or profession entails. You have the fantastic ability to change your choice of work or profession at any time. Our question to you is: why do you feel you have to grow up? The way you are using the phrase, it sounds like a dead-end place from which you cannot escape.
Passion is a concept that all aspire toward but not many find. It simply means you have found something—a profession, family, hobby, belief system—that excites you to the point at which nothing else matters in your life. It pulls you through your daily life. If you have a lot of life lessons you chose to complete in a lifetime, you may never get around to a passion. Some of those around you who you think have found their passion have really only discovered a way of making a lot of money, have fun at their job, or do as little work as they can and still get paid.
Your belief system, which was given to you early on, is what makes you think you have an obligation to be of service to your community. That is nice, but it doesn’t help you complete your lessons or learn anything about yourself. Relax! What feels like something you want to do? Start manifesting what you seek. It will come if you need to experience it.
Your dream was an introduction to the way you first met that guide. Once introduced, you don’t have to keep repeating the past. Develop a present. Establish communication with the guide—who doesn’t want to remain forever in Egypt. Bring the guide into the now.