Knowing your Purpose in Service
Updated: Sep 6
There are times when life asks us to dig deeply beneath fear, programming and expectation to reconnect with the truth of who we are.
For me, this is where purpose begins — in the honest expression of who we are beneath the filters, fears and roles we have learned to carry.
I found myself reflecting on what it means to tap into the truth of who we are, share our unique expression in service and speak our wisdom. At the time, I was also reading interpretations from some of my favourite astrologers, and the same themes kept appearing — transcending fear, living our truth, moving beyond programming, facing rejection and finding the courage to shine.
In the Kundalini yoga world we would say "Sat Nam" - "Truth is my identity"
Digging deeply and finding your true purpose and place in the world can feel daunting, especially for the givers — those naturally drawn to service.
How many sensitive, caring people are in unfulfilling jobs or soul destroying work environments?
The answer is too many!!
These are the heart people, the feelers, the carers, the sensitives, the empaths and those who are energetically open, they carry, absorb and do so much for others often without recognition or remuneration sometimes even in abusive situations...
Those in service didn't leave school and say ok, I'm going to be in service and choose a modality... Many of us have felt drawn to service from a very young age — holding space, caring deeply, laying our hands on people or animals, or naturally gravitating towards ways of supporting others
The key to releasing ourselves from these situations is simply to identify and honour your own unique gifts!
Sensitive people can feel deeply affected by the people, places and circumstances around them. Without clear boundaries or practices of their own, it can feel as though there is nowhere to ‘wring out the sponge’. Their very makeup turns them into energetic sponges. Others offload on them and they are often taken advantage of or used... their very nature is to take on the issue, they are often the recipients of negative projections when they try to help or speak their truth due to the type of people they attract.... They are usually very gifted but spend their time giving to others instead of creating their own dreams and aspirations which often involve helping others...
It's a challenging path, not many sensitives are taught how to exist in this world with their abilities and gifts, leading some to numb, disconnect or seek ways to escape the intensity of what they feel.
But their purpose is clear.... they are in service!
What does it mean to be in Service? To be in service does not mean being beneath another person or abandoning ourselves. It means offering what we have with humility, care and integrity. We learn to work with the ego rather than centre it. We are different to most and also know that we are divinely guided to do so... To us, there is no more noble purpose than to be of service to those in need, most of us have known it our whole lives. It is a path that often starts with an extraordinary sensitivity to energy and an interest in all things spiritual, reconnecting us to our ancient gifts that support humanity, the animal kingdom and the Mother Earth!
There are important tools that need to be implemented when we are in a position of giving for a living... When giving becomes part of our work, energetic and emotional boundaries become essential. Supporting another person does not require us to carry their experience for them.
I know what it is like to be overwhelmed by the emotional issues of those in my life, the state of the world, the inhumanity and injustice, at times it seemed to seep into my very core....
It was debilitating at times, I felt desperately out of control but there was not a cell in my body that wanted to stop doing the work I do and go into a 9-to -5 job, I just couldn't do it.. I was in service, before I even knew what it meant...
I gave so unconditionally for years, I gave until I felt sucked dry. Without going into story.... I was even giving at my lowest, going through a divorce, raising a child on my own, financially burdened, deeply depleted from prolonged stress, yet I still gave to those in need in my realm, I rarely asked for help as the shadow side of being in service is care taking, I eventually learned that caretaking can become an imbalance within service. When giving becomes self-abandonment, we can attract relationships where the exchange is no longer mutual.
When we work in this realm, the gifts we receive are profound! Synchronicity happens and the right guidance comes in at the right time....
I have always had mentors step in and redirect me when I was floundering, some of those beautiful teachers taught me about energetic transference, projection and protection.... Hallelujah! I learnt energetic boundaries! The tools and practices I share have guided me to where I am today and now I am honoured and humbled to share them with you!
These days I utilise my practices and tools daily to stay clear and protected, this enables me to do my work, being in service with my heart open. To intuit what is really going on and to channel through what is needed without taking it on... It requires protective, energetic techniques and a deep self love that enables me to care for others whether it be animal, vegetable and mineral, its all the same to me... if there is pain, an injustice or imbalance taking place, I have my energetic boundaries in place, I use these practices to stay clear, grounded and open-hearted while maintaining the boundaries I need to do this work sustainably.
I take care of my own vibration, with high vibration food, practices, like-minded company, intention and energetic tools, moving organically with the ebb and flow of life, these are the golden times! I take care of my own energy through nourishing food, daily practices, like-minded company, intention and energetic tools.
These are the tools and practices I love to teach because they support people to stay connected to themselves, their purpose, their abilities and their energetic pathways without becoming overwhelmed by everything around them. These learnings are all about being connected, connected to yourself, your purpose, your abilities and your energetic pathways!
They can help peel back layers of pain and programming, create more clarity around your place in the world and offer practical rituals that support you day to day.
You are unique, you are gifted and you are here to live your greatest potential! Being in service is an honour and true service fills our cups!
When your cup is full, it's easy to give and receive in equal measure!
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