Nothing is more fulfilling than being on a path of purpose.
But how do you know what your purpose truly is?
Here are some questions I’ve used with my patients and clients, to help them discover their true calling:
1. What are you curious about?
Author Elizabeth Gilbert put it really well: sometimes, the prospect of “finding your passion” can be intimidating – even exhausting.
If this is you, start with curiosity: Which topics do you find yourself drawn to, over and over again? What types of books fill up your bookshelves? What have you always wanted to try?
2. What are you naturally good at?
Nothing is too big or too small. Chances are, there is something you do better than most people. It’s possible that you don’t even think it’s valuable.
Amanda was a participant at a Deeply Happy workshop I facilitated in Berkeley. When I asked her what her natural talent was, she was embarrassed to say it was decorating her home.
To her, it wasn’t an impressive talent. But visitors to her home constantly raved about her impeccable taste and style. And most importantly, Amanda loved picking out furniture pieces and accent colors that would come together in just the right way. It put her in a state of ease and flow.
If you want to find work you love, forget about what you “should” do. Start with your natural talents.
3. What do you secretly want to do, but always find reasons not to do?
You know that thing that you fantasize about, only to have your critical voice pop in and say: “Yeah right! There’s no way you could do that.” “You’ll look ridiculous.” “Who do you think you are?” “I’m not cut out to make a career out of this.”
Steven Pressfield, author of The War Of Art, put it best:
“Are you paralyzed with fear? That’s a good sign. Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do. Remember one rule of thumb: the more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.”
So what have you been putting off, minimizing or rationalizing away? Is it time to step up, wake up and get into your zone of purpose?
Shine your light,
Dr. Teray
Teray Garchitorena Kunishi, ND
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