Life was exactly how it should be...Spiritual isolation and just enjoying the beauties of the wilderness

I experienced such wonderful solitude, where I really got in touch with who I am, and was at such peace with myself.

Under these circumstances I like to remember that we are here for a purpose, and discovering that purpose is often extremely difficult. Sometimes it's more of a challenge than surviving a solo wilderness adventure. I believe that learning our purpose is a process that involves all those other people we have to deal with day to day, with all their faults and frailties. As we come to understand why we are here, we find ourselves filling a needed role for these people. If you keep in mind that the highest role we play is one of service, and we bring into that role the self-awareness that we have gained from our inner-search, then we can become a beneficial presence on the planet.

Through our conscious acts we can raise the awareness of others so that they may find a purpose for themselves. Then, rather than being a burden to others, they too can contribute a meaningful life in service to humanity. If everyone could adopt this attitude and unconditionally share their energy and love with those around them, we would have a drastically different society. A society without competition, greed, envy, intolerance and violence. In a world where everyone is looking out only for themselves, taking, consuming, polluting without thought to the impact upon others, this becomes the primary mode of human existence, since there are no visible alternatives or role models.

By living our lives with full awareness and acceptance of responsibility for our actions, we can become examples of an alternative lifestyle and even a role model for others. Even if we don't succeed in changing the world, we have at least done the best we could, and we've been true to our heart.

When times get tough, and it seems that everything around is preventing you from being true to yourself, remember that life on this planet is just a movie. We all have our roles and those of us who are conscious can also rewrite our scripts so our part better represents who we truly are, not how others would like us to be. At a certain point in personal evolution, it's also possible to realize you are also the director of the movie, and can not only rewrite, but can cast the movie and direct others in their roles. Then you are truly living up to your potential as a co-creator of your reality.

So being part of society is a difficult challenge that presents many opportunities for personal growth. Seize these and make the most of them.

I agree that we need to respect other people's religious beliefs. However a popular "religious belief" among hippies is that a person's religion is a very personal affair, that is, no one can tell another what to believe, your belief system should be something you "discover" for yourself either through personal revelation or study of existing religions.

We are only limited by our awareness, and guess what? It's expandable! FREE YOUR MIND, FREE YOUR SOUL, THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE!