Soul Searching...part 2

Continuing on in the "search"...the Soul Searching mode that has the power to make adjustments in our life, change our way of thinking on our outlooks on life, and correct some thoughts about life we may have held on to for too long of a time.
There are 25 questions or thoughts that I have found beneficial if I take a moment to address them. Here then are 6 through 10 thoughts or questions:

6. When you have given your heart to someone (like in marriage), what were your past thoughts or expectations in the beginning of the relationship? What type of things do you expect now, what thoughts do you have now in making a relationship of this depth work?

Note: In a prayer influenced by the writings of St. Francis of Assisi, it reads: "Enlighten the darkness of our minds, influence our lives that we might practice a right kind of faith...one built on hope...and a charity coming from a pure heart that has been recreated by You. May all the things we do in life be in accordance with Your Will, and may all we do simply reflect the Glory of who You are." Amen

7. What has been the biggest contributor to creating self doubts within you?...the fear of failure, being cheated, always "losing out" even if seems like a good thing, or perhaps the thought of being useless to the depth of feeling worthless? What adjustments have you made to change this train of thought...or have you accepted this as a part of your life?

8. What part in your daily life...do you avoid the most? For some, just facing the fact you have to face another day brings a "weight of sorrow", for others, it is having to deal with others, or face daily responsibilities...to the point where daily life has little meaning, some have even gone as far as to give up on life all together and just go through the motions.

Note: In the midst of so much confusion in daily life, it is important to be aware of origins of how life gets to that point... one big confused state. Just like creating a design, repairing a machine, or changing a situation...there will always be obstacles...and you must be aware of that. Don't let the obstacles open the door to confusion...which if not made aware of, leads to emptiness. Remember, by being aware of the obstacles of life... you can continue to drive at life, and one day... clarity and purpose will be there to greet you.

9. When you act hastily, or even impulsively when making daily decisions, has this way of deciding on things proved true...or has it hurt you?

Note:             In order to do what we feel, is it necessary to feel what we do?

10. What areas in life do you need to let go...leave it to the past?....  in order to grow and start a "new chapter" in life... how important is it to "leave the past behind?"

Note:   Our past can not change...what has been done...is done. Our future will not change, if we "are done"...and choose not to make some changes.