The Seed Ch 3

Finding Purpose

• Josh, seeking purpose, takes a flight with a pilot, gaining a higher perspective.
• The pilot suggests that a higher perspective, like looking at a maze from above, clarifies the past, present, and future, connecting them.
• From above, the maze appears less confusing, with the path to the exit clear.
• Josh initially feels anxious about flying, but the pilot encourages him to face his fears.
• The pilot emphasizes that fear hinders seeing miracles, beauty, and opportunity, suggesting that overcoming fear is essential for seeing the purpose.
• The perspective change allows Josh to appreciate the beauty of the sunset and the clear view of his journey through life.

Higher Perspective and the Maze

• Recognizing the interconnectedness of one's past, present, and future is crucial for understanding one's purpose.
• The pilot suggests that our past contains clues and insights into our passions and direction in life.
• By revisiting past experiences and passions, one can uncover clues to creating their future.
• The pilot refers to a celebrity's example: that revisiting one's childhood passions, before external influences affect us, provides directions to one's purpose in life.

Pilot's Advice

• The pilot advises seeking guidance and direction, referring to the farmer who provided prior guidance in the maze.
• The pilot emphasizes the significance of accepting that life involves periods of uncertainty and absence of clear signals.
• The pilot explains that going backward to find the clues in one's past is crucial to understanding one's purpose and moving forward.

Unresolved Questions

• Josh, despite the pilot's insights, remains uncertain about how to apply the higher perspective to his life.
• Concerns remain about clarity in signs and guidance in a complex life journey.
• The pilot's advice underscores the importance and link between our past, present and future in finding our purpose.