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April 29, 2014 Information and Inspiration Roadmaps of Life by Madisyn Taylor When we learn to attune ourselves to our inner compass we follow a map that only we can see, our own path. All the major spiritual traditions serve the purpose of offering us a roadmap to guide us on our individual journeys to enlightenment. These roadmaps are made up of moral codes, parables, and, in some cases, detailed descriptions of mystical states. We often study the fine points of a particular ascended master’s narrative in order to better understand our own and to seek inspiration and guidance on our path. In the same way, when we plan a road trip, we carry maps and guidebooks in an effort to understand where we are going. In both cases, though, the journey has a life of its own and maps, while helpful, can only take us so far. There is just no comparison between looking at a line on a piece of paper and driving your own car down the road that line represents. Some people seem well-suited to following maps, while others are always looking for new ways to get where they’re going. In the end, the only reliable compass is within, as every great spiritual guide will tell you. The maps and travelogues left behind by others are great blessings, full of useful information and inspiration, but they cannot take the journey for us. When it is time to merge onto the highway or pull up anchor, we are ostensibly on our own. Strange weather patterns, closed roads, and traffic jams arise in the moment, out of nowhere, and our maps cannot tell us what to do. Whether we take refuge in a motel by the side of the road, persevere and continue forward, or turn back altogether is entirely up to us. Maps are based on observations from the past and we are living in the present, so we are the only true experts on our journey to enlightenment. We may find that the road traveled by our predecessors is now closed. We may feel called to change direction entirely so that the maps we have been carrying really no longer apply. These are the moments when we learn to attune ourselves to our inner compass, following a map that only we can see, as we make our way into the unknown territory of our own enlightenment. Top 10 DailyOM Courses: 1. The 4-Minute Peaceful Warrior Workout 2. Heal Your Love & Relationship Karma 3. Find the Healing Message in Dis-ease 4. Clear Your Home, Clear Your Life 5. The Skinny Thinking Thought Diet 6. Get Rid of Your Anxiety for Good! 7. Use Feng Shui to Attract Greater Wealth 8. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 9. Stop Existing and Start Living! 10. Find True Love in 27 Days New Courses | All Courses Click here to wish DailyOM a Happy 10 Year Anniversary on Facebook What do you think? Discuss this article and share your opinion Want more DailyOM? Register for your free email, or browse all articles