Purpose Tour: Staff of Serve - Spiritual Odyssey of Commitment
Westfield Topanga, 2017 - Justin Bieber - This Feeling
Spiritual Awakening: A Journey Through Purpose and Possibility
The year was 2017, and my world was a kaleidoscope of anticipation, vibrating with the electric energy of personal transformation. Every breath felt like a prelude to something monumental—a spiritual odyssey that would reshape the very fabric of my existence.
Westfield Topanga became more than a shopping center; it was a temple of revelation. The H&M store, with its pristine white walls and carefully curated displays, held a sweatshirt that would become a pivotal moment in my personal narrative. The Purpose Tour merchandise wasn't just clothing—it was a prophetic message, waiting to be decoded.
I remember the associate's curious glance as I stood there, the white "STAFF" sweatshirt clutched between my fingers, my voice trembling with a mixture of vulnerability and absolute conviction. "My purpose is to serve," I declared, the words hanging in the air like a sacred promise. The uncertainty of my path was precisely what made it beautiful—a blank canvas waiting for divine inspiration.
The months leading up to my personality test were a symphony of musical revelations and spiritual seeking. Social media became my window into a world of possibility, each post and tour photo a breadcrumb on the path of self-discovery. Justin Bieber's music wasn't just a soundtrack—it was a spiritual text, each lyric a potential key to unlocking deeper truths about existence and purpose.
I didn't know exactly what form my service would take, but the hunger was real. Humble service became my mantra, a whispered prayer that echoed through the corridors of my consciousness. The universe was conspiring, and I was learning to listen—truly listen—to its intricate language of synchronicity and meaning.
The sweatshirt became a symbol—more than fabric and thread, it was a testament to the transformative power of surrendering to a higher calling. I stood there in H&M, a vessel waiting to be filled, understanding that service isn't about grand gestures but about the quiet, consistent commitment to something greater than oneself.
My journey was just beginning. The personality test at the church was merely a waypoint, not the destination. Each step, each breath was an invitation to expand, to shed the layers of limitation and step into a more authentic version of myself.
The Purpose Tour taught me that life is not about finding yourself, but about creating yourself—moment by moment, choice by choice. It whispered of potential, of the extraordinary hiding within the ordinary, of the magic that occurs when one decides to show up fully and authentically.
As I walked out of that store, the white sweatshirt folded carefully in my bag, I knew something had shifted. The universe had just winked at me, and I was ready to wink back.
The rest, as they say, is a testament to the miraculous ways consciousness unfolds—unpredictable, beautiful, and infinitely mysterious.
-Mitchell Royel