Recently, it dawned on me that everyone doesn’t know why they’re here. And that got me to thinking about how to help. First off, I know we all have jobs and/or careers, but finding your purpose is that deep desire you have on the inside that you must fulfill. It will not only bless you but others.
You can’t sleep because it’s calling your name, and every waking moment you dream about it. Purpose is your “why” for living. Although I believe we can have various degrees of purpose throughout life, I do know that it takes courage to pursue it. So, I list five hindrances to finding and pursuing your purpose here from lessons learned in my own life.
Why do some never chase it and grasp it? Why do some start out on the right course but never finish? Let’s see.
1. Fear of the unknown
Yeah, I said fear. There is no guarantee that gut feeling you have will work and that, my friend, is scary. But, you know deep down the opposite of fear is going to be regret. So, get clear on what you are to do and just chase it. I guarantee that if it’s your purpose, it will not fail.
2. Doubt
You are skeptical about whether this is where you should go and what you should do. That is very logical and wise, but at some point you have to jump into the unknown sea of doubt to discover your possibility. Don’t let your doubts deter you. Let the negativity go! Research, study, test it even, but do not stay stuck on doubt.
3. Excuses
How many have you come up with? I had at least four before I started blogging. My four excuses were time, money, family, and work. As you can see, I started. No more excuses! Kick them to the curb and go for it! Today!
4. No support system
No one in your corner? Or, they come and go? That’s okay. You support yourself until you can connect with like-minded people. There are many of us who have to go alone in the direction of our dreams while finding our purpose. I think we’ll all be able to say that at some point others came to help. Keep in mind that what you have to do is too important to leave undone just because others can’t see it. It’s your purpose. Get to it.
5. Don’t know where to begin
I’m laughing as I type this because I so get that it’s hard to know where to start. I started almost a year ago on a journey that isn’t complete, but I’m so glad I started. Do you want to say a year from now you should just start or do you want to be walking in your purpose a year from now? Don’t let excuses hold you back. There will always be excuses why not to do it now. You know what I say? Why not now?
We all have a purpose. Will you be one who at the end of life says, “I should have” or will you be able to say, “I did”? Life isn’t easy. Finding, chasing, and living out your purpose isn’t easy. But, once you find it and live it out, you are forever changed (and so are all around you) for the better. Check out my book if you need more help throughout your journey. Throw off every weighty excuse and Do It Any Way!
XO
Reblogged this on The Do It Anyway! Blog and commented:
Because this was one if my most viewed posts and because purpose is so important to who you are, I want you to see the blockers so you can overcome.
Reblogged this on The Do It Anyway! Blog and commented:
Because this was one if my most viewed posts and because purpose is so important to who you are, I want you to see the blockers so you can overcome.
Reblogged this on The Do It Anyway! Blog and commented:
Because this was one if my most viewed posts and because purpose is so important to who you are, I want you to see the blockers so you can overcome.