The Search to Find Your Way

We all, in our own way, seem to be searching for some elusive quality to life. It may be fame, fortune, success, security, love, personal satisfaction, purpose, or any of a dozen other ideals. Whatever it is we are looking for, the search itself seems to be inherent to the human condition from the time an infant discovers the world through innocent eyes or reaches out with curious hands. Later, as the child learns to walk, the search grows to ever expanding limits. This search often takes us into adulthood and beyond. For some, this search may never end as long as they are alive. Few are those who find themselves truly satisfied with their life situation.

The world seems eager to comply with this search as well. This is evident in the energy and resources invested in advertising with the proposition of bringing satisfaction to this insatiable hunger for something. We have come so far in our development. Yet the need for continuing this search seems to be greater than ever before.

We find countless organizations, books, tapes, and videos promising to show us a better way to live. There is truth to many, if not all, of these methods. Yet many people who indulge themselves in taking them up continue to feel there is something more needed. Is this a bad thing, or does it necessarily signify a failure of some sort on our part? I doubt it. In any case, the search itself does bring to each of us moments of revelation that do seem to satisfy us, at least for a while. And this is a good thing.

The more of these moments of revelation that are revealed to us, the more we grow in our own right. Many have experienced enough of these moments of revelation to be ready to cement them together. In doing so, they may find a lasting satisfaction which will give them the ability to maintain throughout the inevitable trials and tribulations of life and the opportunity to share with others a better way. This is where I see the majority of us in this time of human history.

The world is a paradox. We can now see more evil and wicked deeds than at any other time in history. At the same time, however, we can see more hope for a beautiful new beginning than at any time previous to ours. It all seems to be a matter of perspective, of personal choice. It is as if the whole of human history has been dedicated to the construction of two separate yet parallel roads. One is built on the premise of fear and the other on the premise of love. Let this humble quest be one more brick to pave the way on our evolutionary path toward helping the latter reign triumphant.

I don’t believe in mere coincidence without a higher purpose. You picked up this book for a reason. Although it may not have all of the answers you seek, I believe it is what you need to see at this moment in your life. I believe it is important to realize that life tends to work out in this way.

We tend to come across exactly the things we need at just the right time in order for us to grow personally. The key is to recognize this because often what we come across is not so pleasant, but it is always something necessary to help us identify and achieve our higher purpose. Once recognized as something necessary, we may alter our life and maybe even welcome them. This would be the ideal.

The intensity of our desire to continue in this search seems to be in direct correlation with just how much pain we are experiencing in any given moment. In other words, the more pain one experiences, the more one feels compelled to search for deeper meaning to the pain being experienced. When we feel physical hunger, we seek food; although, it is not the food in its original form that we actually use. A carrot, for example, is good for the eyes. But you will not find carrot in the eyes. We must first ingest it, digest it, and assimilate it. We use the nutrients from this food to build and better our vision, and that which remains is then discarded.

The same is with knowledge, our spiritual food. When we hunger for answers, we seek knowledge; but we don’t use knowledge in its original form. Like food, we need to first ingest it, digest it, and assimilate it. We may then discard that which we don’t at that time need. The comparison is readily noted in the phrase “food for thought.”

Let this book be a snack or a smorgasbord. Whatever you find it to be, I am confident that you will find in it exactly what you need at this moment in your life. Kike with food, our hunger for knowledge will always return after a time of fasting. You will undoubtedly never find any one book to have within it all you will ever need in your quest for knowledge. It is therefore always recommended that we continually seek out further intellectual stimulation. For this reason, understand that a lifelong search is nothing abnormal. Rather it is the sign of a healthy mind, a growing mind. Let this be inspirational to you if you are one who feels compelled to continue this search until the end of your life.

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To your journey,

Jeffrey B. Brandt


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