The Two Journeys of Life

We are all on a journey. In a sense we are on two journeys; one inner and the other outer. All journeys end in a destination, an end point. Journey’s have an end purpose to arrive somewhere, to realise a goal, to achieve something important to us. In the next life with God, there is no journey; we will have arrived to a place we call home, Our Father’s House. As we have an outer purpose so we have an inner purpose. In our pursuit of the outer journey, the outer purpose, we tend to forget the inner journey. We become focused on doing and having rather then the inner purpose of being. We are fixed on the physical movement of matter in the time and space dimensions of the outer world to the detriment of the deepening of our spiritual nature and holiness. The outer journey at the end is doomed to failure no matter how successful we are. All wealth, honours, position, possessions, and awards will turn to dust and their temporary fulfilment will pass. The success of the outer journey is always temporary by nature. The accomplishment of the inner journey, the inner purpose will last forever. It is important to realise that our inner journey should lead our outer journey and not visa versa. The inner journey is spiritual growth, strengthening of faith, hope and love, and our relationship with God. The inner journey is all about developing slow thinking which deepens thinking. The inner purpose is the purpose of the soul. The purpose of the soul is to unite with God. The soul’s three components; the mind, the will and the heart all share in the soul’s purpose. The mind’s purpose is ultimately to think about God and our relationship with God. The will’s purpose is to do the will of God. But it is man’s will and his choice to do so. This why he is free. The hearts purpose is to truly know and love God.