Created For More

I wanted to reflect upon this video I made about a year ago. I was reflecting upon a quote from a daily reflection for the year, "The definition of success is being what you were created to be." And I had to think about a year ago and all that has happened since then, and where I am now. Also, what this quote means to me now. I still agree with the fact that success is much more than physical and superficial like what our culture tells us. And being successful isn't just one thing or one life goal and then once you reach it, life has no purpose or meaning anymore, that's not true either.

We are each individuals and have our achievements, goals and ideas we want to work towards. But sometimes, we can get so wrapped up in the busyness and pursuit of it all we lose sight of what really matters. This quote tells us like I said in my video that being what we were created to be, aka what God has made and created us for and that is successful, beautiful and meaningful. It's easy to lose sight on this and get distracted in the things and motives of what we think we should be pursuing.

This quote has a slightly different angle to me now than it did a year ago based on what God has done and allowed to happen in my life. I've learned this year since then and 2019 alone, that God has made me for a purpose, and has a plan for my life. I am loved and chosen and life is meaningful and there is meaning and purpose everyday. I was talking to a student recently about this topic of meaning and the meaning of life. I think it's what we are all seeking and looking for, and especially those who do not have a concrete faith life or hope. It can be hard to express in words what meaning and purpose look like without the model of our Creator to look to. There is so much meaning in this season as any other in our lives whether that be spiritually, emotionally, physically, or psychologically. As well as season being the time of year and weather changes.

Fall is a beautiful example of this because there is so much meaning, with the changing color of leaves, the chilly nights, soft breezes, cloudy and rainy storms, and longer nights. There is a purpose because there is anticipation and preparation for the next season, time of year, and weather pattern, but also enjoyment, beauty and appreciation for the present season.  Everything that has lead up to this point was being prepared and made ready in the prior months and seasons.

Today is the feast of St. Margret Mary Alocoque who was the first person to have visions of Jesus and His Most Sacred Heart. As a first hand witness, St. Margaret Mary had a purpose in bringing theses messages to others as well as the truth, beauty and meaning behind them. Jesus' Sacred Heart has been revealed to other women, men, and religious as well as all of us and in it we can find purpose, fulfillment, meaning, healing, love, beauty, understanding, and ultimately the meaning of who we are and our lives.


https://youtu.be/K3ssih3Qht0