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We are each born with a purpose to fulfill during our lifetimes. It is something that we tend to have a natural attraction and aptitude for. When we do that thing, time stands still. We do it because we love it, and we love it as we do it. It is our passion, our life's work and our life's ... Views: 1624
We’re half-way through 2009, and nearly everyone might agree shift has hit the fan. Significant change prompts significant questions.
These questions may have lingered beneath the surface of busyness (and cluttered thoughts) for a while; and just as some seeds in the forest need fire to ... Views: 1099
What is my purpose? This is the #1 question that people ask themselves when they begin their spiritual journey. If you are asking yourself this question, realize that the act of contemplating your purpose is an important part of spiritual transformation. It´s through contemplating that we break ... Views: 1576
Grandma made me smile. Almost one hundred years old, she was lucid and bright as we caught up on the family news. Then after a bit, Grandma paused before thoughtfully telling me, “Cheryl, our human minds make us stupid, so pay attention and don’t follow its impressions, follow Love and wisdom.” ... Views: 1144
I married my soul mate nineteen years ago. Before we met, I thought it would be easy and that we would intuitively understand each other’s wants and needs. It didn't happen that way and I didn't know why! I failed to consider many aspects of what it would be like to actually live with my soul ... Views: 2464
It is always interesting to see how people respond to death. The reaction is often so predictable, even though people that lose a loved one believe that the experience is so unique that nobody will understand them.
Of course the latest example is the passing of Michael Jackson. The first, ... Views: 1131
After watching so much about the death of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, I started thinking about some things. One is that it’s so interesting to me how many people today want to be famous. Not because they cure cancer or really make a difference, but just to be seen. Look at all those ... Views: 19119
Finding your true purpose is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It will bring you freedom, happiness and dissolve your fears of the unknown. Unfortunately, too many of us spend a lifetime never finding the elusive holy grail.
Once you get the real truth about your ... Views: 1395
Even well into our lives many people ask, “What am I here for? What is the purpose of my life?” The follow paragraphs were channeled long ago and are part of my upcoming book Walking With Jesus; Lessons Along the Pathway.
“As you continue on in years you arrive at a place where you return ... Views: 1737
When I teach or mentor new coaches, I talk about four levels of coaching—four levels from which we can approach whatever the client brings to us for the session. Life has the same four levels, if we look at it in really simple and straightforward terms.
The surface level is the “drama”—the ... Views: 1202
What many therapists fail to recognize is that past life regression therapy is a therapeutic technique. They confuse the technique with the religious concept of reincarnation. They do not believe in Reincarnation so they dismiss the therapy without examining its merits. Their attitude is ... Views: 1189
The most frequent question I receive is about listening to your own intuition. How do you know the feelings you have are your intuition or your mind chatter. The intuitive mind is elusive. There's a fine line at times.
We are taught from childhood not to listen to our own inner voice, to ... Views: 4930
Each of us was born with a unique purpose in life. Along the road to becoming, though we may stumble and fall, the quest for true meaning guides us.
Today, we are entering a period of intense transformation from a world that is off purpose, to a world that is (or soon will be) back on course. ... Views: 1683
Unconscious commitments are agreements that we make with the Universe at a very young age. They are, primarily, based on how we perceive the world. For e.g., if there is a lot of chaos around you as a child, you will decide "the world is chaotic." Unconsciously, you then become committed to ... Views: 1069
“No evil propensity of the human heart is so powerful that it may not be subdued by discipline.” ~ - Seneca (Roman philosopher, mid-1st century AD)
The secret of self-control is using your faith as an anchor. No matter what your faith may be, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Christian, Hinduism, or ... Views: 1255
Why am I here? What is my purpose? These are questions that humans have always asked themselves, but somehow most think that they are unique in not having the answers. We look around us and it seems as if most people are purposefully zipping around life, striving, but sure in their knowledge ... Views: 1055
Personal Awakening is a process of unfolding and uncovering. To awaken is to come to know and be more of who you are. It is a deep personal process, and can show you what beauty lies within you and what clouds this beauty from your own eyes. It is called an awakening because, just as from your ... Views: 2953
I was walking down the road this morning & different thoughts, ideas, scenarios kept flashing across my mind. I was thinking about my family, wife, son, mentors, friends, work, in-laws etc. After so many thoughts, i came up with this topic ‘True courage is fighting/facing your battles ... Views: 2650
Before answering the question of why negative emotions seem to persist more than their positive counterparts, we must consider the origins of emotions. Everything in the universe is energy; it may be physical or non-physical in our experience.
Most things function as systems of energy, where ... Views: 1829
Is your tendency to believe greatness has to look a certain way? Does this belief hold you back from your true greatness?
Your greatness is unique and reveals itself at the right time. You might as well be excellent until you’re great. But first, understand what this means.
What your ... Views: 824
Wandering around aimlessly from day to day provides absolutely no benefit to you or those around you. An unspecified purpose leaves you frustrated and lacking direction with everything you do.
If you don't already know your purpose in life, take some time to reflect on what it may be. Then ... Views: 1231
Your life is no accident. You are here for a purpose, some central mission that has the potential to make you extraordinary. Some main aim that - once focused on - breaks all chains that might have previously bound you. Your challenge is to discover that call. (Hint: it generally exists right ... Views: 697
The mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot asked a deceptively simple question: How long is the coast of Britain? The answer depends on how you measure it. You get a much shorter distance if you fly from one end to the other than if you drive a road that follows the island’s contours. The road gives a ... Views: 1867
Finding The Purpose Behind Your Purpose
by
Bill Cottringer
Finding the real purpose to our lives can provide us with valuable meaning. Such meaning can give us the right direction and structure we need, which will eventually lead to the success and contentment we want. I have discovered ... Views: 911
This is a question many of us ask once or maybe a thousand times. It’s also a question that can only be answered by each of us for ourselves.
This article isn’t about Barbara Sher’s Scanners, but I want to mention them first before I go on to what I want to say. If you have ever felt concerned ... Views: 1966
Up in the hills after a long day of walking, my feet hurt. A lot. Not the usual blister hurt, but a throbbing soreness that pressed against the balls of both my feet. Were my boots wrong? Or had I just become a tenderfoot office gal?
In any case, my feet hurt, and I had a lot of walking to do, ... Views: 735
For many, discovering one's "purpose" or inner calling can be tough. I work with many, many clients who have this issue. In addition to one-on-one sessions with them, there are certain exercises that I recommend. Below is one such exercise that I think you will find helpful. It's a 4-part ... Views: 1853
What is the secret of life?
Often, we ask ourselves this question when we find ourselves in a situation or faced with a problem that doesn't feel good, usually related to some health, money, work, career, relationship, family, or other issue.
Other times, we ask this question when we get ... Views: 978
"I am come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
John 10:10
It has been said that nothing matters more than knowing God's purposes for your life, and that living with purpose is the only way to really live. Conversely, nothing can compensate for not knowing that purpose. ... Views: 2216
Life purpose is very important to me. I'm sure it's very important to you too. It’s only natural to wonder about whether you are on purpose or, if you are on the right path. In working with my own life purpose, I've noticed some guidance that comes through repeatedly. I'm going to share these ... Views: 2839
Make a list of things you want in your life and make a picture collage out of it. Teach your children how to make one too. Or let them teach you.
Include things, relationships, connections, people, God, feelings, etc.
Use symbols and symbolism, words and photos, that are meaningful to ... Views: 6110
“Why am I here? What is my purpose in life?”
Asking these questions marks the beginning of your search to finding your life’s purpose. Following the path toward a life of meaning and purpose is different for everyone. Here are some steps that have been taken by many who live a fulfilling ... Views: 1301
For some, having a direction is the easy part, but getting there can be the challenge. For others, not having a direction, or believing it’s possible, can be steering them off course.
Whether you have a route mapped out of where you are going and what you want, or you don’t, becoming a ... Views: 1159
Ultimately there is a Purpose to Life and having a clearly defined Purpose is vital in order to get the best from it. In order for your Life to have meaning you need to know what your true Purpose in Life is otherwise you will drift through Life with no direction. Ideally there needs to be a ... Views: 1053
We all come to Earth with the purpose of experiencing and creating, and the biggest way to fulfill our purpose is by sharing our gifts through serving each other. When you have this awareness, you can align your thoughts, words, actions and beliefs with your purpose and gifts to create ... Views: 963
I've spent a lot of my life sleeping in the great outdoors - in tents, under plastic sheets, on the side of the road, under a zillion stars. This past weekend I was out in the wilderness again with rain strumming a delightful tune on our tent.
It carried me back to my fledgling days as leader ... Views: 866
If you are seeking your purpose in life, one that honors your experience and fulfills your dreams, then you have a challenge ahead. You have already begun to ask the necessary questions and act on your answers, which will make the hard work before you that much easier.
Perhaps you are wondering ... Views: 2572
“Do you think they know?” I asked.
“Know what?”
“That they carry pollen on their wings?”
My friend and I were walking around Callaway Gardens, on the Rhododendron Trail with no rhododendrons blooming as of yet. We had just walked out of the butterfly conservatory where 1,000 tropical ... Views: 1140
Do you know why you where born? What’s your purpose in life? From 1999 until 2006, I searched for my purpose in life. Your purpose may not be something you discover right away, rather it is part of a process. Discovering your purpose requires that you carefully examine where you are and where ... Views: 1895
When we were created,God has supplied us with everything we need to endure every aspect that is in the life he has plan for us.
God has fulfilled us with abilities,gifts,talents,desires,and intellect.Most importantly we have the power to decide whether or not we want to use these God given ... Views: 800
Some say that the purpose of life is to seek happiness.
Is happiness the purpose, or is happiness the result of another purpose? Is happiness the meaning of life, or is happiness the result of discovering what has heart and meaning for you?
There is not one right answer to this question. The ... Views: 5302
Fifteen years into my business career, I began to feel unfulfilled. Deep in my soul, I had a desire to make a difference in the lives of other people. Some people would argue that I was making a difference. I contributed to the success of an organization; I managed people and helped them grow ... Views: 1150
Finding purpose in life gives you direction and guidance. It channels inner forces and energy to overcome outer circumstances and conditions. It’s at the crux of leading your life, instead of having life lead you.
Are you doing what you love? Are you living on purpose?
Here are 4 ways to ... Views: 1499
The Purpose of Life
By Else Byskov, author of “Death Is an Illusion”
Does life have a purpose? Are we here for a reason other than procreation and the continuation of the species? Could there be a higher meaning with our existence?
These questions have been answered in the most convincing and ... Views: 1501
Perhaps there is no greater means of improving one’s life than striving to answer in the most enlightened way this single question: Why live? I started to ask myself that question about 30 years ago after my diving accident, which left the husky and lusty teenage athlete that I was a ... Views: 976
I had been thinking about writing for a while, however, it wasn’t until I discovered a true purpose for my writing, that I was able to really take action in bringing these words to you. I have always known deep down, that when I speak from the heart, the words seem to flow magically, like a ... Views: 1099
While spending a wonderful weekend at one of the Spiritual Retreats at the Earthship, I picked up some of the many products available from Asoma Music (their solar powered studio). One in particular touched me in a most profound way. It was the Asoma Music/Dan Millman composition entitled “Song ... Views: 2600
Is it possible that the people who annoy us the most, those we might consider to be our “enemies” in this lifetime, are actually our closest, most beloved, “universal” friends? My Guide Group first introduced me to the concept of “Relationship Villains” during an automatic writing session for ... Views: 1847
How do I discover my Life Purpose? Do I really have a Life Lesson to learn?
And what is my Core Fear?
Recall the words of that unforgettable song:
Que sera, sera.
Whatever will be will be.
The future's not ours to see.
Que sera, sera.
What will be, will be!
So do we have no say in ... Views: 1654
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I
am, then I can change."
--Carl Rogers
I just finished reading Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. I had read about the book many times and finally got around to reading it.
Victor Frankl was a psychotherapist living in ... Views: 1154