Saturday, August 18, 2007

What was the "aha!" moment that changed your life?

Let's face it: life is confusing! Questions such as—Who am I? What am I supposed to be doing with my life? Is there such a thing as enlightenment? If there is, how do I get there? How will I know if I've chosen the right path?— can add to the confusion.

What I envision for this blog, Aha! Life Maps, is talking about your own personal life map that brought you to the "aha!" moment that changed your life path. I have a feeling that we share many similar stories.

  • Were you meditating when it happened?
  • Did it start with a traumatic event such as an accident, near-death experience, health issue, the death of someone you loved, or was it a joyous occasion such as the birth of a child, a marriage, or a spiritual experience
  • Were you alone or with someone?
  • Were you out in nature or sitting at a corporate conference table, or where?
  • Did it include any visions or guidance from other realms?
  • Did you take immediate action or let it percolate for a while?
  • How has it changed your life?
  • Are you happier now, or more confused than ever?


These are just some of the questions that come to mind in thinking about my own experience. Maybe you have more to add. Share as much as you wish or as little—it's up to you. To respect your privacy, please share anonymously.

The purpose of sharing your "aha!" moment is to give others a snapshot of a personal Aha! Life Map that might help them recognize and connect to their own Aha! Life Map to higher consciousness. Often, people are either reluctant to trust their intuition or afraid to take action. Hopefully this forum will serve as a jumping off point to new self discoveries for those who wish to find the key to their higher consciousness and transformation.