7 Keys to Discovering Your Life’s Purpose

Published on July 8, 2012 by admin   ·   1 Comment

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“A wonderful realization will be the day you realize that you are unique in all of the world. The world is an incredible, unfulfilled tapestry, and only you can fulfill that tiny space that is yours.”
Leo Buscaglia

We are each unique beings in every way. We all possess distinctive fingerprints, irises, and voice patterns, and we have an original combination of personality traits, feelings, and thoughts. We all see life through the lens of our own unique experiences, beliefs, and perspectives.

When we embrace our individuality, our gifts and talents become energized. Our authentic self has permission to shine through. When we conform in order to fit in, be accepted, and avoid rejection, we shut down and give our power away. As we learn to practice self-acceptance and honor our differences, we feel safe to be our true self.

We all wish to be seen for who we actually are. In order for this to happen, we must first take the time to know, honor, accept, and celebrate what makes us different from others. When someone recognizes and acknowledges our true essence, we feel seen and known on a deep level.

If you don’t embrace your uniqueness, you can spend your entire life striving to conform and comparing yourselves to others. By celebrating what makes you different rather than wasting time trying to be like others, you will discover your unique and special gifts. This discovery will lead you to Living Your Truth.

Seven Keys to Living Your Life’s Purpose

1. Got Goals?

Your life’s vision is the road map to how to live your life. Goals help make your vision a reality. To create it, you must know what it is.

Goals should be measurable and quantifiable. No goal is too big or too small; rather they help you realize what you want more and less of in your life.

Our lives can feel out of control when we have not clearly defined our goals. Take time each week to consider what you want to accomplish. Make a PLAN to align your activities to your life’s vision.

2. Prioritize

Do what’s important first. The distractions of email, text messages, and reality TV shows can keep us from focusing on what is truly important.

In order to spend time on activities that support your life’s vision and keep your daily life in better balance, consider these productivity tips:

• Have a scheduled time for emails and social media so they do not dominate your day.
• Get up fifteen minutes earlier to set the day’s intention and MEDITATE.
• Write a list of the things you need to and want to accomplish for the day.
• Be on the outlook for time-suckers, such as channel surfing or lingering in social media-land, instead of addressing the items on your to-do list.
• Know what you value most in life and then spend more time there.