How to Live with Purpose and Be Inspired Every Day
Thank you so much for your beautiful comments and letters. I want you to know that you are my inspiration. Every time one of you have a moment to connect with yourself I am jumping up happy :-))) Yes, really! Living with propose is amazing. There's no time to procrastinate or feel confused about what to do.
I remember in my artist's era I worked out where the inspiration comes from. My answer was: from knowing WHAT TO DO NEXT.
I know, many of you would agree with that, especially my fellow artists. You'd remember the days when you just rushed into your studio and start creating effortlessly. Right? Well, it's because you were on purpose and knew what your next step was, even if your next step was sitting and meditating in front of an empty canvas. My tip for today is: IDENTIFY YOUR PURPOSE AND START LIVING IT.
Let's do it together.
First we are going to make what seems to be complicated simple. With that we are not going to deny the complexity of your particular purpose, but we'll make that purpose easier for you to digest and accept.
A lot of times dreading in confusion, searching for some higher meaning of life can take away from you actually experiencing that life. I don't want you to go that route. Instead, I will just say one thing; you are here to create the meaning of your life.
You are here to create the meaning of your life.
That's it. It is not written down, it doesn't need to be found, or discovered, or given. You simply create it.
How do you do that? Here's 3 step system for you.
Step 1 Identify your talents. If you can't think of any (I doubt that), ask your family and friends, they'll be more than happy to educate you.
Step 2 Identify your passions. For most of us they would be the same things. Like, if I am good at painting I'd be happy to paint all day. If I am a talented communicator, I'll be happy to spend my days talking to people or writing to them.
Step 3 Act on it. Yes, you know your talents, your want to do it. Now go on and do it.
Simple, right? Did you expect anything else?
I remember an awesome client of mine telling me how she spends days and nights thinking about her special purpose, and how she can't settle for this job or another one, in case it's not the right one. After doing this very easy process she started actually enjoying her life, the job that she already had and feeling great about having her hobbies, going dancing, supporting her family, having fun with her friends. Her biggest realization was, I am in charge. I can do what I want, I decide what my purpose is. And I said, yes, it is that simple.
So today I invite you to claim what's yours:
your ability to give a meaning to what you have (your talents), what you love doing (your passions) and your actions (connected to both of those elements).
So what is your special purpose? How are you going to live with that purpose? What is your next step?
Lira Kay an author, life coach and a founder of She's Got Passion and the School of Inspired Life a training center for purpose-driven professionals to find information and inspiration to stay on their mission to create a meaningful change in the world. Every Wednesday Lira answers one question she 's been asked by a member of her audience around the globe. If you have a question, please, go to CONTACT and send Lira your question. She will create a post to answer it or will send you a personal answer in the email. Know, that your question will help many others to find clarity and motivation. We are all connected and your input is important. Thank you.
