The document discusses finding one's true purpose. It states that purpose is about who you are and not what you achieve. It has different levels including a personal purpose that is close to your heart, a life purpose expressed every day, and a universal purpose that reflects your spirit into the world. The document encourages connecting with what makes your heart sing and spirit dance, like an innocent inner child, to identify your purpose and bring more energy and presence into everyday activities. It concludes by wishing the reader a new year filled with the reflection of purpose from their heart and soul.

1. The Power of Purpose by Rev Jim Toole
The New Year is here! It is a time when so many of us are searching for what will make
a real difference in our lives. Although each of us may have a different focus on what it
means, finding your true purpose is the key to fulfillment.
Purpose may seem elusive or even mystical to some. It may not seem easy to find or
understand, but it is simple: what makes your heart and soul happy. I don't mean that in
an idealistic or theoretical way. It is YOU BEING YOU, wide-open and free in everything
you choose to do and BE.
It is important to remember Purpose has everything to do with what you choose to BE,
not what you choose to do or achieve. Purpose is not about action, it is about your heart
and soul’s dynamic being expressed in your life.
Your purpose has different levels. There is your personal purpose, close to your heart,
what matters most to you. Your life purpose is your personal purpose expressed every
day. Your universal purpose is the reflection of the light and vibration of your Spirit into
the world. Each of these has A similar sense and feel to them, just different intensities
or expressions.
What is most important is to "get in touch" within with what makes your heart sing and
your Spirit dance. A part of you that knows very well about this freedom and excitement
is your inner child (don’t forget your outer child :-). Your child like nature is innocent and
open to new possibilities without limits.
As you identify your purpose and bring your attention to it, more of your Energy and
Presence begins to show up in your everyday activities. Your thoughts, feelings and
decisions become more purposeful. With your heart and soul in alignment with your
purpose you ignite your flame of passion to a new level and degree.
As we enter into the New Year, join with me in establishing “A Year of Purpose” as the
theme for Sarasota Center of Light for 2017. Find your own purpose, share it and
express it with us at the center, and be a part of our Center of Light sharing its purpose
with the world.
May your New Year and all of 2017 be filled with a brilliance and beauty that is the
reflection of your Heart and Souls Purpose into your life in every way. Know that I am
and all of us at SCOL are here to support you in any way we can. Happy New Year!
Rev Jim