Humbowl - Spirituality, Personal Growth, Meditation, Higher Consciousness

 One of the most enlightening exercises I've done is to simply look back at your entire life, watch it like it is a movie, from the first day of school to the last. The awkward moments, the tough times, the best times, the adventures, the lessons, the miracles, the synchronicities. All of it.  As you're watching this movie, think of your purpose, why you are here, what you are going to create, do or be in this life. Notice that everything that has happened in your life has been a necessary piece of your purpose. I say "necessary" because it happened, wouldn't have happened if it wasn't necessary.  If you can't quite understand this from where you are currently, just have a little faith, that even the hard times happen for your benefit, for the benefit of your higher purpose.  When I did this, it opened my eyes to so much. I became not resentful or regretful of my past, but grateful! I actually thanked the universe for these moments. I realized that I would not have the friends I hav