"Within the alchemy of talent and passion, lies the luminous revelation of a 'blue flame' - a radiant force that ignites the path to purpose and sets the soul ablaze with the brilliant potential of its own becoming."
As human-beings, we have a natural tendency to ask ourselves at one moment in time the fundamental question of 'What is the true meaning of life?'
Recently, I have found a significant clue on how to approach answering this profound question. The clue took guise in a 'blue flame'. This ‘blue flame’ serves as both a spiritual metaphor and a philosophical construct. However, before delving into its deeper implications, let us first begin with exploring the symbolic connotation of a 'blue flame' in relation to our existence.
'Blue'
The colour blue is generally regarded to represent the powers of intellect, wisdom, and rationality. Blue is also the colour of tranquility and even a certain kind of melancholic sadness. For this reason, blue is often associated with the colour of cold and distant solitude. On a cosmic level, blue represents the sky, the infinite and anything that is unchanged by the passage of time.
These attributes have led many cultures to associate blue with the divine, the celestial, or enigmatic forces that transcend human understanding.
Thus, blue represents the colour of the soul.
'Flame'
Whereas, fire represents the energy of life, intense passion and vitality. The Sun is the most notable manifestation of fire because, without it, no life form would be possible. Flames often signify the intensity of emotions, desires, and the fervor that fuels creative expression, ambition, and the pursuit of personal goals. In many cultures, fire is believed to be spiritually associated with transformational energy and renewal. Its capacity to consume and purify is often seen as a metaphor for personal transformation, spiritual growth and the cyclical nature of life, death and rebirth.
Knowing the symbolic significance of 'fire' and 'blue' as two seperate elements and ideologies, makes it easier to comprehend its underlying philosophy.
Significance for the Soul
In the realm of spirituality, the 'blue flame' is frequently perceived as a divine manifestation embodying purity and truth. It's captivating hue, distinct from the familiar yellow or orange flames, serves as a visual metaphor for the clarity, wisdom, and enlightenment attained through transcending the mundane and attaining a heightened state of consciousness. It is an innate source of energy, strength, and spiritual power that resides within each individual. Therefore, by nurturing and cultivating this flame, one can access the depths of our own soul, unlocking hidden talents, capabilities, and wisdom. When an individual is said to have "found their blue flame," it means that their passion and talent intersect, enabling a soul to harness the true power of its purpose here on this Earth.
How to Find it?
The philosophical concept of the 'blue flame' derives from the yearning curiosity of human-beings to understand and discover our true existential purpose. This purpose is often unveiled at the juncture where our passion (the source of our inspiration) and talent (our area of proficiency) intersect, sparking the phenomenon of a 'blue flame'. It is a force that resonates with the innermost core of our being, enabling us to access our soul's 'fullest potential'.
In order to discover your 'blue flame' or so-called 'purpose in life', you first need to figure out what inspires you. What is something you would willingly invest your free time and energy into doing, if money was not the sole driving force? Secondly, you need to ask yourself 'What am I good at?' and the response should not be 'I am not good at anything', because every person has at least one unique ability to bring forward into this world. Perhaps you are simply unaware of it yet and need to experiment with trying new hobbies or pushing the boundaries of your current activities.
Once you have established these two criterion, you can proceed with the final step; connecting the dots. The clue is that 'in order to discover your blue flame, you first need to find the matchstick to ignite against the matchbox'.
The matchstick - The discovery of your passion
The matchbox - The discovery of your talent and unique abilities
The intersection point at which the matchbox ignites the matchstick, is your soul's true potential.
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