A Life of Wonder: Why is finding your purpose integral to harmony?

The Keys to Harmony

I wonder what my life would have looked like had I become a pianist in a symphony orchestra? Would I be more inspired? More blissful? More creative?

I grew up learning how to play the piano. Since the age of seven I remember going to my piano lessons once per week.

My first piano teacher was a middle-aged brunette lady with wavy hair who seemed happy. At each lesson she’d offer me a butterscotch candy—I’d receive this reward with pure excitement, and it motivated me to learn my notes and the songs being taught to me as best I could. My little fingers would fumble over the piano keys, but I’d get right back up and try the notes again.

The little version of myself at the time was fascinated by the sound of the music that I played with my long piano fingers. I was amused that I could create music.

As time went on, I moved onto learning from a different piano teacher. When I think about her today, I remember her so vividly. She had silver hair with a short pixie hairstyle and wore eyeglasses. Short in stature—a woman who was in her thirties who had the characteristics and demeanor of a senior citizen, and reeked of cigarette smoke.

I respected her sharp sense of music and her natural ability to teach the notes and rhythm. I could tell she had a gift. She taught me all the classics and took her job seriously—preparing me for recitals, and classical competitions.

I was committed to practicing my songs and scales every single day. The time and effort were well worth it. I won first prize in several competitions. On a few occasions, I was competing against people in an older age group and when the winners were announced I witnessed how difficult it was for those mature competitors to accept that a younger, minority girl won first place.

I basked in the glory of that feeling like I was number one.

It gave me motivation to keep going with piano playing into my late teen years. Piano was part of my identity. Something no one could take away from me. Until I took it away from myself. The teenage version of myself thought piano wasn’t cool—she was more interested in hanging out with friends and fitting in.

If I could go back in time I would tell that teenage girl, “One day you’ll wonder what your life would’ve been like had you carried on with playing the piano …”

I could’ve been a pianist onstage with a symphony orchestra, going on worldwide tours to perform.

I don’t like to think of dropping piano as a regret. Rather, I wonder about the possibilities of what life would look like as a pianist. Would I be invited to perform at fancy events? Would I feel exhilarated each day as I played the piano simultaneously with other talented musicians? Would I have a social circle of trustworthy people with similar values? Would I live in a different country?

I imagine the life of a pianist being a kind of fantasy world. One that I can just be in awe of and leave it at that.

The possibilities of a life that would’ve been different had we pursued another path is endless. From my current perspective, I am glad I had the experience of working in the corporate world in different roles and building my skills in writing, because that is what led to my wisdom and inner knowing about my true calling to write.

My destiny was to learn from my profound and challenging experiences so that I could teach about inner peace and help people suffer less. Being of service to others through my writing has brought me deep joy. Shifting from pain to purpose has brought miracles into my life.

Reflecting on what could have been as a pianist doesn’t compare to the mission I have today to spread and sprinkle harmony onto humanity. The two roles are completely different, and I can appreciate them for what they are in shaping who I am today.

I highly encourage you to experiment with doing what your heart truly desires and notice how it reshapes your suffering into feeling fulfilment. Start with a passion project or revisit a hobby that lights you up. Then take baby steps everyday in that direction.

So, why is finding your purpose integral to harmony?

Because when you are in alignment with your core purpose all else falls into place.

When you follow through on the inner knowing’s of your heart, notice do you feel more energized? That is God’s way of telling you, “This is your calling.” And when you follow your calling, God/Divine/Universe has a way of supplying all your needs. Have Trust. Surrender to your destiny and know that what you desire is on it’s way.

Are you feeling lost and wondering what next best step to take in your life or career?

Look no further… In my recent book, Life Hacks for Healing & Harmony there’s a chapter about finding purpose where I teach you how to connect with your true calling and passion. It includes mapping exercises to uncover and bring you into alignment with your purpose no matter what life stage you are in (i.e. graduate, new parent, empty nester, retirement, career pivot).

When you stay in harmony with your purpose/calling life and all your needs are in flow—watch the blessings multiply.

To learn more about my book (available on amazon), check out the book page on my website https://www.tarasweetawakening.com/the-book

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Sending peace and all good things,

Tara Mae Temple, Author of Life Hacks for Healing & Harmony