I
was 5 years old when I told my dad that I wanted to be a vet. I never wavered
from this desire. (In retrospect a great example of manifestation – but that’s
a story for another day.) I was always encouraged by my parents and at the age
of 26 I qualified as a veterinary surgeon.
It
is my belief, because this applies to me, that being a vet is a calling. For
much of my adult life I have thought that to be a vet is my life’s purpose. My
thinking has been challenged over the last few months. When I attend meetings
and gatherings, business networking events I am often asked to briefly explain
what I do. It’s a bit like I imagine an AA meeting. “Hi. My name is Tanya and I
am a veterinarian.” Really!? Is that it!?
I
am soooo much more than a vet. I am a wife, lover, sister, daughter, friend,
business owner, entrepreneur, leader, animal lover….the list goes on. Each one
of these nouns is a part of me but not the whole of me. To limit myself to this
list is an injustice to all that I am.
I
am a Spark of the Divine.
I
was formed from Source. God. The Greater Power. That means that I am
everything. I am Love.
As
I move out of my intellectual conversation and into my heart – as I seek union
with my Self – I begin to grasp the truth. I gain acceptance of the concept
that I am a Divine Being.
What
does this have to do with my life’s purpose? It feels as though I have moved
off onto a totally disconnected path. I have not.
My
life’s purpose is to reconnect with my Divine Spark. In so doing, I must
express myself to the best of my ability. I must find my bliss, joy, passion
and choose to spend time there. In that way I ‘gift’ myself to the world.
Practising my profession brings me joy. It
enables me to share the joy and love with my clients and patients. They
benefit. In turn they share their happiness with those around them, including
me. I am fulfilled in my work. I share this with my family and friends. More
joy and happiness follows. When sharing my happiness and joy it is not
diminished in any way. Instead, it is increased as it is shared. My profession
is the vessel I have chosen to express myself.
Every
day I choose to be the best version
of me that I can be. It is my gift to myself and my gift to the world. I share
my joy, happiness and passion. I am extremely grateful for what the Universe
returns to me.
