4 Steps to Finding Your Purpose
Have you found your true purpose in this life?
Four Steps for Finding Your Purpose in Life
As you go about your daily life, do you have moments where you feel disconnected from your true purpose?
Do you sometimes wonder exactly what your purpose in life is all about?
We’ve all had that nagging sense when you know it’s time to make a change and take a new direction in your life. You may have a vague sense of what your true path might look like, but equally, it’s totally okay if you don’t have any idea at all. Just follow your intuition.
As young children, we tend to remain close to our true nature and are easily drawn to what we feel is intrinsically right and true for us. But as we grow, life circumstances and expectations of well-meaning loved ones and society as a whole steer us to what is considered more practical and acceptable. As we move into adulthood, it’s not uncommon to have a sense of disconnection. It is then that we begin to question our path more often.
Your life purpose doesn’t necessarily have to be your regular job or even something you’re paid to do, even though it can be possible. When someone begins to live their life in a way that’s closer to their true path, they’ll start to sense a deeper connection with others, and as a result, they become more intuitively led to make choices that are more in line with why they’re on this earth. There are ways to begin to reveal your purpose by looking for clues in your life as it is now.
John’s Lesson
If you’re feeling prompted to explore what your true purpose might be, I encourage you to take some time this week to do some journaling. Begin by asking yourself a few questions, such as:
When you were a child, what did you dream of doing when you grew up? What were you drawn to before you were encouraged to choose a more “practical” route?
What do you enjoy doing so much now that you lose all track of time?
Think about people who inspire you. Don’t simply look at the title of their job position. Look a little deeper. What do they bring to the world?
If you could wake up tomorrow morning with the ability to go out and do anything, what would you choose to do? If you don’t know exactly what that would be, begin by taking a moment to imagine how you would like to feel as you go about your day.
Write down everything that comes to mind as you ask yourself these questions. And, just as important, including what comes to your heart. Allow yourself to let go of any thoughts of impossibility. When you let yourself visualize your ideal life without boundaries, without the fear of criticism, without the fear of recrimination, without the fear of judgment, you’ll be able to open the door for your soul to show you what is possible and the boundless opportunities ahead of you.
As you go through this process, take note of any common themes that emerge through your journaling. That may be a clue as to where you need to begin. Is there a class or volunteer situation where you can explore those thoughts further? Or perhaps an online community where you can converse with like-minded people? Every action – no matter how small – will bring some clarity.
As you start to take action and explore a path that feels truer to you, you may start to notice situations that no longer seem to fit in your life, and you’ll have to make adjustments. Be open to recognize and appreciate clues along the way – even if its an experience that helps you realize those things that are no longer what you thought was your purpose!
You won’t find answers overnight, but it is SO worth it! Take on the mindset of an adventurer and an explorer … and be open to the clues that your soul will place in front of you. Discovering your life purpose is more about the journey and less about the final destination. So, all I have to say in closing this Soul Inspirations is …. to enjoy the journey!
Live a Soul-filled life!
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