Many people are looking to find that "thing"; that job, activity or hobby that makes them feel completely alive and inspired. They get stuck because they are ready to take steps to make dreams come true, but they can't find the dream itself. Here are some steps to bring you closer to finding your true mission - that place where your real joy and the world's real need meet. 1. Get quiet and listen to your inner voice. It knows things you are often not even conscious of. Use meditation, and take care of your body physically and emotionally. Exercise and eat well. Thoughts to ponder in moments of quietness or meditation: * What interest, passion or desire are you most afraid of admitting to yourself and others? * What do you love about yourself? Yes, there is something. * Who do you know that's doing something you would like to do? Describe yourself doing it. * How could you make the world a better place? * What stops you from moving forward with simply exploring passions? * Decide what kind of person you want to be. Identify your core values. Do you live them? * Explore changing jobs if that is an issue. Trust and embrace change. Take an interest inventory or a personality evaluation to help identify strengths and weaknesses. There are many free ones online. * Let go! Of losses, regrets, anger - forgive, find the lesson and move on. 2. Take a step out of your comfort zone. 3. Discover things around your home that you've kept over the years. Ask why you kept these particular things. What feelings do they bring up? What makes those specific things important? Very telling. 4. Take note of things that move, inspire or upset you. Things found on TV, news, books, experiences, etc. 5. Be patient with yourself - relax and realize Rome wasn't built in a day! Be in the moment.
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