Finding Your Calling

Paul Bauer

"Your purpose does not lie on some distant shore... it's already within you" - Dr. Joseph Dremer

Let's listen in a conversation that I recently had with a man seeking his calling in life (his Life Purpose). See if you can identify with any questions or feelings he experienced...

Q. "Do You Have To Be "Ready" To Begin Your Life's Purpose?"

A. "No, all you need is yourself and a willingness to explore new ideas, new possibilities, new friendships and new beginnings.

The myth of being of having to be "ready" to live your purpose and your Life's Dreams has been given far too much attention by those who feel unworthy or afraid of "going out on a limb". So instead of allowing their calling - their purpose to unfold, these people feel they have to work more, study more, earn more, and "wait their turn" (also known as self imposed suffering) in order to begin to even begin the search for their purpose in life."

In other words, as one of my Mentoers once taught me, just begin...

Q. "So what do I do then? Where do I begin, Paul - I have no clue where to start..."

A. Begin with your passions - take time *today* and write them down. Your passions come from the deeper part of you (not just your mind - but your Heart and your Gut). Many people suppress this kind of communication for years or even decades and end up live their lives in what Thoreau called "quiet desperation"

HINT: DO NOT judge your passions before you write. Writing is a cathartic (cleansing) activity that allows your subconscious mind to speak. (and it will speak sometimes in different language than you're used to. : - )

After you write down your passions, ask yourself:

"Which of these passions mean the most to me?"

- Then circle them.

You've got momentum (energy moving) now my friend...

Just by doing this seemingly small step, you've sent a message to your subconscious that it's OK - it's OK to *see beyond* the old self and see new shores, new vistas, new ideas and new beginnings.

Q. "Gee, this feels good but I'm still a bit scared of what do I do next?"

A. Take three deep cleansing breaths - (because deep breathing refreshes your whole mind, body and Spirit) and just connect with how you f-e-e-l.

Give yourself *this moment* to just feel your passions - as you do, you're re-connecting with your authentic self - the one that cares for you deeper than you can imagine - because it's your Soul.

Q. "OK, What now Paul?"

A. "Enough for today... This is a good first step... Let your own experience be the teacher the rest of this week (The best teacher you can find by the way). We'll visit again and take the next step.

Until then...

Allow yourself to write any ideas down that come to you, listen to any intuitions that speak to you and just be receptive to new possibilities that are on their way...

"You're well on your way my friend..."

And So It Is...

The process above is just a small sample of the many powerful exercises included in our new Discovering Your Life Purpose Kit. Read more about it here.

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