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Why are we here? What’s the purpose of life?
Love is our ultimate purpose, but more than that, love is our legacy.
Do you feel like you lack purpose? Look around you; people need love. You’re unique, and so you’ll love uniquely. That’s what they need—you, loving as only you can.
We can only give what we’ve received. We need to learn to love ourselves and receive the love of others to give it away freely.
Brené Brown says it so well, “I am here for my purpose. I’m not here to make people comfortable or to be liked. My purpose is to know and experience love. This means excavating the unsaid. In the world and in me.”
Stop. Breathe. Receive the gift of this moment, recognising that your life can leave a legacy of love.
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Love is our ultimate purpose, but more than that, love is our legacy.
How does my purpose make room for love? Has it ever been part of the equation?
How can I use love to help others accelerate their purpose more effectively?
Joy and purpose should be, must be synonymous. They’re partners in crime. Knowing your purpose should evoke joy—it should make you smile when there’s no one around.
It’s easy to get busy doing good works, noble things— items on the agenda of others. But what brings you joy? What would you do whether they pay you or not? That’s probably your purpose.
American author Frederick Buechner sums it up beautifully, “Purpose is the place where your deep gladness meets the world’s needs.”
Imagine that—your purpose is about more than you. When you walk in your purpose—everyone benefits.
It’s time to dream again. It’s time to be all you were made to be. And it’s never too late—you’re not too old. There’s no age limit on being fully you.
Stop. Breathe. Receive the gift of imagining that place where your deep gladness meets the world’s needs.
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When you walk in your purpose—everyone benefits.
How much joy do I feel when walking in and towards my purpose?
What could I do to help others marry joy with their purpose?
Have you ever had a moment when you’ve stopped, breathed deeply, and realised you’re at peace because you’re authentically you. A moment when you’re doing something you love, and you catch yourself smiling because you’re walking in your purpose.
Peace comes when we stop trying to be all things to all people and concentrate on being the best version of ourselves.
Author Bob Goff hit the nail on the head, “It’s easy confuse a lot of activity with a purposeful life. Do what lasts; let the rest fall away.”
In the end, only you can discover your purpose. It may seem like hard work, but the end result will be you being fully you.
Stop. Breathe in deeply and slowly exhale. Receive the gift of peace as you dream about your purpose.
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Peace comes when we stop trying to be all things to all people and concentrate on being the best version of ourselves.
Can I honestly say I’m peaceful when working through my deeply desired purpose?
What role could I play in creating atmospheres of peace where people can discover their purpose?
Have patience while you discover your purpose. You don’t have to know everything all at once. It takes time to uncover our passions in life.
We place arbitrary timeframes on when we should know who we are and what we’re here for. But the truth is we all have different journeys to find purpose.
Maybe you’ve lacked the opportunity to develop your gifts and abilities because of circumstances beyond your control. Perhaps you’ve had different priorities and other responsibilities. It’s never too late. Have patience with yourself; we’re all works in progress.
As author Paulo Coelho said, “Maybe the journey is not so much about becoming anything. Maybe it is about un-becoming everything that is not really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.”
Stop. Breathe. Receive the gift of patience with yourself in the process of discovering your purpose.
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The journey may be un-becoming everything you’re not, to become everything you were destined to be
How much has patience been a part of discovering your true purpose?
Who around you needs your patience to assist in finding their purpose?
Be kind to yourself. Be kind as you push into your purpose.
Don’t demand perfection—it’s not possible. Give things a go. Push on doors and see what happens. Not every door will open—but the right ones will.
In the words of Brené Brown, “Perfectionism is self-destructive simply because there’s no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal.”
Kindness pushes back at perfectionism. Perfectionism is a harsh taskmaster. Finding your purpose doesn’t include beating yourself up for not knowing yet. Kindness is giving yourself permission to go on the journey of discovery.
The fantastic thing is that if you treat yourself kindly – you’ll find others want to join you. You’ll become a light, a beacon of hope for other pilgrims of purpose.
Stop. Breathe in and out. Give yourself the gift of kindness as you take the next step towards your purpose.
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Kindness is giving yourself permission to go on the journey of discovery.
When walking confidently in my purpose, do I maintain a sense of kindness towards others?
Who needs my kindness to be able to walk into their true purpose?
How can you know if you’re walking in your purpose? Here’s a simple test. Your purpose will be good for you. It will overflow with goodness. If your current purpose isn’t bringing life to you and everyone around you—question whether or not it’s your purpose!
Your purpose must be lifegiving—firstly for you—then for the world.
Purpose and goodness go hand in hand. Your purpose in life should ooze goodness – because purpose and life are best friends.
Do you know your purpose?
As Bishop Desmond Tutu encourages, “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”
Stop. Breathe. Choose to partner with the good purpose for your life!
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Your purpose in life should ooze goodness – because purpose and life are best friends.
Is my purpose good for me? Is it really lifegiving to me?
Whose purpose in my circle of friends needs an upgrade in goodness, and how can I help them?
Be faithful to your calling, to your purpose, to your yes. Being devoted to the one thing means you’ll have to say no to the things that aren’t part of your purpose.
Faithfully serve your vision, and don’t confuse busyness with meaning.
As the author, Bob Goff, says, “It’s easy to confuse a lot of activity with a purposeful life. Do what lasts; let the rest fall away.”
If you want to be faithful to your purpose, make every “no” count towards your “yes”. Otherwise, you’ll end up doing lots of things that look good and noble—but they aren’t wise, and they won’t serve your purpose.
Your “no” is a gift to someone else because it makes room for them to step into their purpose.
Stop. Breathe. Receive the gift of faithfulness that comes from saying yes to your purpose and pursuing it wholeheartedly.
KEY THOUGHT
Your purpose in life should ooze goodness – because purpose and life are best friends.
Is my purpose good for me? Is it really lifegiving to me?
Whose purpose in my circle of friends needs an upgrade in goodness, and how can I help them?
Be gentle with yourself. Be gentle with others. Take time out to dream. Take time to be still. Take time to do the things that bring joy—that bring life.
That’s where you’ll find your purpose. As you breathe in and breathe out and let your heart come alive.
Take moments in the simple, everyday, ordinary situations—where all you have to give is yourself—to stop and observe your purpose.
Your purpose is gentle but powerful. It can lift you to new levels of freedom. You, living in and from your purpose, will inspire others to seek their own.
True purpose has love at its core. Is your purpose bringing you into greater levels of love and relationship?
Stop. Breathe. Receive. Let love gently guide you into your purpose.
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Your purpose is gentle but powerful. It can lift you to new levels of freedom.
Does my purpose have a gentleness element that is clearly defined?
What practical ways can I express gentleness to assist others in finding their life purpose?
Self-control is a superpower at work!
While we don’t always have control over situations, we can control how we respond.
When we choose to partner with self-control, things change for the better. When self-control is in short supply, gossip happens. We have the power to change the atmosphere of our workplaces simply by refusing to participate in unhelpful conversations about others.
An ancient philosopher observed that “Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.”
When we’re secure in our worth, we can champion others. When we exercise restraint, we make room for other people to rise and flourish.
Self-control is an act of love that builds trust and invites people into an authentic relationship.
Stop. Breathe. How can you show love by partnering with self-control?
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Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.—Unknown
Am I courageous enough to exercise self-control in trying circumstances at work?
Who can I talk to about lifting self-control higher in our work culture?
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