The best model of success for a business involves doing what you love. When you are in that space, work is effortless. You are in your passion, your gift, your talent, and you are bringing it to others. You may get goose bumps, even chills, thinking about your work and the service you provide. You have the desire to make a mark in the Universe, and through doing what you love, you can. Notice how inspired you feel in the morning; you can’t wait to get out of bed. You want to take your message out to the world.
Often people struggle with getting clear on what IS their passion and purpose. I love this quote from Janet and Chris Attwood in The Passion Test:
“Passion has the power to transform your life. When you discover your deepest passions, you connect with the essence of who you are. Living life aligned with your passions, your personal destiny unfolds naturally and effortlessly.”
When we are passionate about something, we are coming from our heart center. Passion is a form of love. When passion is genuine, it is in alignment with the truth of our being. Within passion, there is enthusiasm, curiosity, and authentic power. Your passion is connected to your soul.
When your work or career comes from your passion, you will love what you do and you will be in alignment with your True Calling.
Your life Purpose reflects who you are at the core of your being. We came in to life with a purpose for being here. When our minds are still, and our hearts are open, we can get in touch with what is being called forth. Imagine that there is something inside of you, that you are here to bring to the world. Sit in quiet, and visualize infinite possibilities. Be willing to allow ideas, pictures, scenes, and creative thoughts to come into your awareness. As an exercise, spend 15 minutes each morning allowing this flow to come through you.
As you begin to formulate ideas about your Purpose, here are some questions to ask yourself, to test the authenticity and alignment of your ideas with Source Energy:
- When you think about your dream, idea, or purpose, do you get a sense of feeling energized, excited, and alive?
- Is your dream in alignment with your core values, the truth of your being?
- Does your dream feel like a stretch, and that you can’t do it all alone? You’re on the right track if creating your dream requires co-creating with Source Energy.
- Will you be called upon to grow, in the process of carrying out this higher purpose for your life?
- Does your passion and your purpose impact others and humanity, for the good of all?
When you find your life purpose, you will know it. You may even hear or sense directives from Source (this is called “in-spiration”). You may have strong and brilliant intuition that guides you.
Quick Tip: A Meditation to Access Your Life Purpose
With your eyes closed, imagine that you are already in touch with your life purpose. It resonates energetically in every cell of your body. Visualize yourself sharing your gifts with the world. See yourself having an impact on those around you. You can no longer contain your gifts; they want to be released for the greater good of humanity. Feel yourself in touch with your mission, and your purpose. When you are living your life purpose, notice how peaceful you feel. You now have options and choices, rather than obligations that bring forth resentment. Doors open everywhere you go. Your presence is a blessing to those around you. You have moved from judgment to a state of compassion, and from fear to love. You live in the ever-present flow of Source Energy.
Now breathe in and out and remain quiet for several minutes. Imagine that through your breath you are connected to all the love in the Universe. Breathe in that love, and circulate it through all the cells in your body. As you exhale, imagine returning love to the Universe. Stay with the circulation of love energy through your breath, allowing it to anchor your Purpose into your conscious awareness.
