Many years ago when I worked in soul-destroying jobs, I often asked myself these questions, “Why am I here, is this all there is to life, surely there must be something better than conversations about the coffee machine and the printer not working?” When you start looking out the window at the beautiful blue-sky and dreaming of sunny beaches somewhere far far away, then you know it’s time to find your true purpose and meaning in life. Learn to listen to that inner feeling, your soul is trying to tell you that it’s time to start a new journey and follow your intuition. The reason most people stay in a dead-end job is that it pays the bills even though there is no fulfilment. I know I’ve been there, I stayed longer than I planned whilst I completed my degree to follow my dream of a new career. If you want a different future start making plans to change your path, it might be small changes at first, like learning new skills or even completing a degree. Starting something new is not easy especially when you have to pay the bills or have a family to support. Start to focus your energy on what makes you happy and move forward one step at a time until you are ready and take that leap of faith.
HOW TO FIND YOUR PURPOSE
Most people are not aware of their purpose and we are not taught at school how to discover our purpose and meaning in life. However, some children know from a young age what that purpose is and they are fortunate to be given the opportunities to develop their talents. Unfortunately not everyone has the same opportunities due to differences in education and environment in childhood. We are all born with wonderful gifts and some people discover their purpose and talent later in life. It is never too late to explore and develop these wonderful gifts as we are here to contribute to the world. So how do we know what our unique gifts and purpose in life is? When I started to think about developing my new career I focused on how I felt when I was helping family and friends overcome challenges in their life. I realised that the most beautiful memories were created when I was giving advice to friends and family or helping them with a difficult situation. I noticed that thinking about this raised my vibration, my energy. I like to empower and inspire people to live their dreams. It’s important to focus on what makes you happy. For example, would you work for free if you were able to do what you love every day? When I am writing, teaching or coaching I don’t think of time as I’m doing what I love. I know that it’s not a 9-5 job, there are no limits as I’m living my purpose to fulfil my mission in life. Focus on what you can give and not on how much money you can make. If you are doing what you love and following your true path then the rewards and success will follow.
LEARNING TO TRUST
If you start thinking about a job or situation and you notice your energy and enthusiasm drops then most likely that path is not in alignment with your true self. Follow your inner guidance and spend your time and energy on things that make you happy. When you are clear on your purpose, it will become easier to reach your goals. When we are working in alignment with that purpose, the path becomes easier as everything starts falling into place. There is more synchronicity and like magic the universe brings people and situations to help you achieve your goals. You will know when the changes start happening. I know from experience that if the universe is giving you many signs and you are not listening, sometimes the changes will be painful and your life can fall apart for a while for the shift to happen so you awaken to your true calling. Know that the universe loves you and is moving you in the direction of your authentic self. Learn to trust, let go of everything that no longer serves you and allow yourself to be led through the changes to start on your new journey that aligns with your purpose and who you truly are.