Harry Potter – A Guy Who Has His Purpose Down

I love the Harry Potter books and movies (I confess that the first movie is still my favorite one).  Harry grew up in circumstances that didn’t allow him much freedom to express who he really is, just as some of us less magical people do.  Sometimes, he had to act contrary to what he felt and believed just to survive in his uncle’s house.  Harry’s path toward learning his soul purpose started, as it does for most of us, with a little help from outsiders.  He was protected and whisked away to school, and there he learned more about himself and who he truly was.

When Harry goes back to his uncle’s house for school breaks he isn’t able resume his former way of being.  He goes back a changed young man.  He feels hemmed in at his uncle’s house, knowing that how he must live while there really doesn’t fit him.  His uncle, aunt, and cousin sense the changes in him and react with fear.  As the years go by, Harry’s understanding and knowledge of himself become stronger.  As we all know, he begins to fight with the forces that seek to destroy him and the life he has come to love at Hogwarts. He is willing to put himself on the line, even when his courage doesn’t match the situation.  He pulls energy and strength from his soul to face whatever comes up, and remains true to his purpose.  Harry is a great model for those of us who want to live from what is the truest place for us in life.

Harry uses his white magic to stand against black magic.  Harry has his soul purpose down.  He doesn’t get there without the wisdom, support, and love from people who help him find his path and his power, though.  In my experience, most of us need a pathfinder or two to help us find our way along the path, to find our own magic.  Good job, Harry!

(c) Sue Painter