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The Quest By Katherine Torres Not so long ago in the land of Knights, Damsels, Kings and Queens, quests were a common thing. An individual heard a "call" that would come from the depths of him/herself. The call generally had a flavor to it of a higher purpose-a spiritual nature. Its sweet ambrosia flowed through the aromas of desire. This call would stir the impulse within the individual to walk a path of spirit to accomplish a great purpose known only to God/Goddess and the inner understanding of the individual's soul. When the call came, the person was immediately connected to a nine-fold response. Each response could stop the quest or enhance it. Each response could bring up the inner daemons or the outer critics. At times the journey was treacherous, other times the appearance of bliss was the elixir that kept the person tracking his or her path. Is this a time in your life when you have heard a "call?" Is it Spirit asking you to walk your path into a new career? Is it Spirit asking you to make radical changes in your lifestyle? Is it a call that asks you to change mundane directions to spiritual intentions to travel the path as an Initiate right through the level of an Adept? As you "hear" the call within to follow a quest (be that spiritual, health, relationship, career, etc.), the nine-fold process will unfold when you acknowledge the call. By paying attention, the process can help you stay on track and empower your outcome. Step 1 - Be Aware To begin with, you must be aware of the call. That is the First Step. The call may be a strong urging voice within. One that you cannot silence. One that returns again and again. It may be a call that comes from an inspirational book. It may simply come from a letter you read. Perhaps a lecture stirs the inner knowing or an overheard conversation amongst others causes your ears to perk up. The urge within will call you to do something with the call. Step 2 - Respond Once you recognize the call, the second step is to decide to respond or not. Is it worth your effort? Is it worth the changes it will bring about (for it surely will)? Is it worth your time? Make a decision (here and now you can say "yes" or you can stop your process and continue doing as you have been). Step 3 - Take Action If you make the decision to respond to the call, then the quest will lead you as much as you direct its course by your attitude and fortitude. In fact, your third step is to take action. You must activate processes in your life that lead you forward on your path. You may wish to take courses that enhance your awareness of this call. You may have to set a plan and a pattern to unwaveringly direct your lifestyle toward the quest.
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