So in a previous blog, I discussed my concept of religion and spirituality. And, as I’ve reinstated my meditation practice, I’ve been asking myself, ‘what is it all for?’. And it dawned on me, one of the great things about meditating is the introspection it allows, that we are all seeking fulfillment and a sense of contentedness. And the difficulty of the task is the abstractness of what it means to be fulfilled. This idea is something that varies from person to person and has no universal guideline as to what it means to be fulfilled. Fulfillment and happiness tend to go hand and hand and many people don’t even know what it would take to make them happy. Many of us try and seek fulfillment from material possessions, and then wonder why we are still met with feelings of discontent after purchasing everything we ever thought we wanted. Some of us seek fulfillment from the relationships we build with those around us. A danger game to play to let your happiness be defined by others if you ask me. And yet still, we have those who seek that fulfillment with religion, falsely believing they will be content the more they attend service and tithe.

It is usually obvious how a person is attempting to fulfill themselves based on their actions and how they spend their time. So then I wonder, why are there so many unhappy souls and why would you continue with your everyday routine if it continues to leave you unfulfilled. Maybe it’s time to try something different? Starting with an honest assessment of why you aren’t fulfilled, how you’ve been attempting to fulfill yourself and what are some things that would truly make you content. To me, I am fulfilled by the culmination of events that have come together as a collective to create my life. I am further fulfilled by being accomplished. Achieving what I didn’t think I could. I am fulfilled when I can end my day and say I did something productive or I helped someone. But your journey to discovering your own fulfillment is a personal one, and one worth the effort. A fulfilled life is a lighted life that seeks to spread that joy and light to others. So I urge us all to try and be that light.

Just as light brightens darkness, discovering inner fulfillment can eliminate any disorder or discomfort. This is truly the key to creating balance and harmony in everything you do
 Deepak Chopra quotes