Purpose; Preview of Book The Empowered Woman

Many thought leaders have different definitions of purpose and particularly thoughts on what the purpose of life is. The Dalaai Lama shared, “An innate quality among sentient beings, particularly among human beings, is the urge or strong feelings to encounter or experience happiness and discard suffering or pain.  Therefore, the whole basis of human life is the experience of different levels of happiness.  Achieving or experiencing happiness is the purpose of life.”  Caroline Myss shared in her book Anatomy of the Spirit, “Again and again the sacred texts tell us that our life’s purpose is to understand and develop the power of our spirit, power that is vital to our mental and physical well-being.”

Are you living the life of who you truly are?  Purpose is probably one of the biggest questions people ask of life in order to feel like a meaningful contributor to the world.  We strive to live on purpose.  The great thing about purpose is each one of us has a unique calling for why we have been placed on this earth.  This calling shapes us, motivates us and challenges us.  The smallest contributions can make the biggest impact without our knowing in the moment.

Purpose is what drives us.  Everyone’s purpose is discovered in its own time and everyone moves at their own pace through the self discovery process and/or what many call this life journey.  Listening to your own inner voice will help expose purpose.  Our first assignment in purpose is to let it be unveiled to us.  What is our life purpose?  What are reoccurring patterns in our lives? What gifts and talents do we have?  Are we sharing them with the world?  What service do you provide to others that brings joy? Ask with your heart and be still enough to listen.  

What we have attached to the meaning of purpose has caused obstacles.  Purpose must be grandiose.  Purpose must make me rich and famous.  These thoughts and beliefs may stop us from living out our true being and purpose.  We need to be reminded what is most valuable in our lives.  It is what makes us feel and do good.  You are worthy of sharing your gifts and talents with the world, this is why you are here. 

Continue the conversation and pick up the Empowered Woman: Purpose, Passion & Possibilities out August 1, 2014.