If you search, you will find. This is what ancient scriptures tell us. If you want to find your purpose in life, it will take commitment and persistence. Are you willing to do what it takes? This week is part 2 Finding Your Calling.
There are many keys which can help guide us in looking for our purpose. They are not often mentioned, many don't even realize there are hidden keys all around us. More important is the mindset you hold when understanding these keys.
Your mind is like a parachute, it works best when it is open. Is yours open? I can give you clues to assist you in finding what you want to do with your life but unless you’re open to examining yourself and getting out of your comfort zone, what is shared with you will fall on deaf ears. So for a moment, set aside your preconceived notions, and take in the following ideas:
Ask these questions: What do you spend a lot of your free time thinking about? Is it a person, a place, is it an idea? When this comes to mind, how does it make you feel? Do you feel happy, excited, sad or does it promote fear within you? Most people are not aware of what they randomly think about. If this is you, pay attention to your thoughts and where they go.
As a general rule, the very thing you were created for is also something that ignites a fire inside you. That fire could be anger, happiness or even compassion. Chances are, you will feel passionate about it on several different levels. As an example, when I hear about a dysfunctional family where there is verbally / emotional abuse or neglect, a fire stirs up inside me. This is because my calling is to help people live with healthy attitudes, thoughts and beliefs. I know from experience dysfunctional families do not hold the same traits that I value.
Whose tears affect you the most? When you see someone in pain, or someone mourning, does grief stir you? Many times I have heard that people often start a business or offer a service simply because they had a bad experience in that particular area. Use your past experiences, both good and bad, to help guide you in what you are passionate about.
Lastly: Chances are, your calling will include a person or a group of people. Your service and passion is needed to some, yet not everyone. Even Microsoft does not have a PC in every home. You cannot be all things to all people, nor should you try. But to some, you will mean a great deal. Who are those folks for whom you have a great deal of compassion?
As you answer these questions, I encourage you to write them down. Then study them. Invest time thinking about your answers. Next week we will cover several more hidden keys to help you find your purpose.
Have a great weekend everyone, be blessed.
There are many keys which can help guide us in looking for our purpose. They are not often mentioned, many don't even realize there are hidden keys all around us. More important is the mindset you hold when understanding these keys.
Your mind is like a parachute, it works best when it is open. Is yours open? I can give you clues to assist you in finding what you want to do with your life but unless you’re open to examining yourself and getting out of your comfort zone, what is shared with you will fall on deaf ears. So for a moment, set aside your preconceived notions, and take in the following ideas:
Ask these questions: What do you spend a lot of your free time thinking about? Is it a person, a place, is it an idea? When this comes to mind, how does it make you feel? Do you feel happy, excited, sad or does it promote fear within you? Most people are not aware of what they randomly think about. If this is you, pay attention to your thoughts and where they go.
As a general rule, the very thing you were created for is also something that ignites a fire inside you. That fire could be anger, happiness or even compassion. Chances are, you will feel passionate about it on several different levels. As an example, when I hear about a dysfunctional family where there is verbally / emotional abuse or neglect, a fire stirs up inside me. This is because my calling is to help people live with healthy attitudes, thoughts and beliefs. I know from experience dysfunctional families do not hold the same traits that I value.
Whose tears affect you the most? When you see someone in pain, or someone mourning, does grief stir you? Many times I have heard that people often start a business or offer a service simply because they had a bad experience in that particular area. Use your past experiences, both good and bad, to help guide you in what you are passionate about.
Lastly: Chances are, your calling will include a person or a group of people. Your service and passion is needed to some, yet not everyone. Even Microsoft does not have a PC in every home. You cannot be all things to all people, nor should you try. But to some, you will mean a great deal. Who are those folks for whom you have a great deal of compassion?
As you answer these questions, I encourage you to write them down. Then study them. Invest time thinking about your answers. Next week we will cover several more hidden keys to help you find your purpose.
Have a great weekend everyone, be blessed.
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