How to Love Series :: 13 of 17
Clarifying Your Purpose I believe each of us is born with a purpose. As children, we suppress our sense of purpose in order to be accepted and fit in. We stop expressing our heartfelt desires and forget who we were born to be. There are those who never realize their purpose. They simply live their lives defined by what they’re taught at home, in school, or at their place of worship. What would it be like to live a purpose-filled life? Those magical moments when you are fully engaged–in the flow, losing track of time, on a roll, on top...
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Design Your Ideal Day Living consistent with your purpose, what would your ideal day look like from the moment you wake up until your head hits the pillow at night? The power of designing your ideal day is that it pulls you into action consistent with what you say you want. Now is the time to playfully create your ideal day–with no limits on time, money, location, or obligation. What would it look like, feel like, be like? Are you alone or with others; working, playing, relaxing, vacationing; are you happy,...
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Designing Your Ideal Home Life Living consistent with your purpose, what would your ideal home life look and feel like? Your physical environment is integral to how you experience living in your home. It is where you go for respite and rejuvenation. A home is often a reflection of the thoughts and beliefs of the individuals living there. I notice that when my home is cluttered, my mind is scattered. I created my ideal home life by examining the questions below: “¢ Where would I like to live? “¢ What kind of house do I...
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Designing Your Ideal Profession/Work Living consistent with your purpose, how could you express it through your ideal profession/work over the next year? five years? ten years? This is a great opportunity to evaluate how you use your work-related time, and then create what you really want. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that adults spend over 50% of their waking time working or in work-related activities. This includes running a business, gainful employment, homemaking, volunteering, and pursuing your profession...
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Designing Your Ideal Relationships Living consistent with your purpose, what would your ideal relationships be like? There are many different types of relationships from familial to friendship, neighbor, co-worker, and romantic partner. Consider designing your ideal relationships in each area of life where you are relating to others. I created my ideal romantic relationship by exploring these three questions: “¢ What do I need in my relationships in order to thrive? “¢ What do I want/desire to be happy/satisfied in my...
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