“If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you; if you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.”

-Gnostic Gospel of Thomas

I’ve been reading a good book that quoted that line. (The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope) It’s all about living your life’s purpose, an idea I’m borderline obsessed with. This quote specifically intrigues me. It’s the kind of quote that seems highlighted, though nothing about the text is any different.

I think because you can feel how true it is. At least, I can. So could Stephen Cope since he mentions it in the book. I think you can sense how important it is too. Life or death kind of important. If you take what the quote says as truth, we’re talking about you having the power within you to save, or destroy yourself.

Now, I don’t think you’ll explode into a ball of flames. That would have made the news by now if it was happening. But I do think there is more than one way to destroy your life. And I bet you already have an inkling of what that could look like for you. Let’s see if we can break it down a little.