The Still Small Voice Within

ALANDA GREENE shares her perspective on how we can find our true purpose and vocation in the world, by serving ourselves and our communities.

- ALANDA GREENE

Our world is indeed in dire straits, and we are familiar now with the litany of crises imperiling our earth. The miraculous balance and harmony of systems of water, air and creatures are severely threatened. All of this is exacerbated by social tensions of hatred, violence, racism, poverty, and war.

The miracle of this planet can feel overlooked. We dwell here with such an improbably wondrous constellation of events that has brought about the unfolding and manifestation of the great mystery of life on Earth.

Many of us do recognize both the miracle and the crisis, feeling a sense of overwhelm, despair, and hopelessness; wanting to take action to heal and stop the ongoing harm and destruction of our shared home; not clear which path, which action, which choices will assist. In such a state, questions emerge:

What can I do with my life to help this world? Where can guidance be found? What is right action? How can I best use my energy and resources to be of use and a force for good?

We live with incredible access to information, opinions, advice, and knowledge, and there is a plethora of answers to such heartfelt questioning. We find abundant offerings served on platters claiming truth, certainty, and conviction – polarized views and contradictory stances. This also contributes to uncertainty and paralysis for the genuine seeker desiring to find a path with heart that will be of service.