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THE BRIGHT SIDE! 8-) Design a DELIGHTFUL life! Volume
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May 10, 2000 Hi ya! I was all set to write today on entirely different subject, but throughout the course of the past 24 hours, I have been led to the topic of Purposeful Passion. As I grow, I try to be more and more aware of my intuition so I am going with it here as it spoke loud and clear on my run today. It is my intention that this article speaks directly to one of my subscribers. If you are the one (or, hopefully one of the ones ... plural!), please contact me and let me know. We'll celebrate intuition successes together! With Love, Do you know WHAT you want to be when you grow up? Better yet, do you know WHO you want to be when you grow up? It's ironic that many people cannot answer BOTH of those questions. It's when you can answer both of the above questions that life begins to have both purpose and passion. I continue to learn this at age 28 (oops ... sorry, that's age 38) :) but it has taken a lot of time and effort to get to this place. Here's what I have discovered so far: 1. You must have a passion. It doesn't matter what it is as long as you have one. If you are a person who doesn't know what you might have a passion for, then I urge you to take the time to explore your options. This is some tedious work, but it is also fun. Think back to when you were a child at the magical age of 8 years old ... who were you and what did you love? Really think hard and gain insights as this was the age when you were your most 'true' self. My Dad always thought I should be a journalism major. I appreciated him believing in me but writing was not something I was absolutely passionate about. Years later, when I discovered coaching, I immediately knew WHAT and WHO I was supposed to be. I had ALWAYS been a coach, but had not yet let it manifest in my life. It turns out that Dad was correct ... I do USE writing as a vehicle for my coaching, but it is not my passion. Supporting people in creating a wonderful life is MY passion and MY purpose. My oldest son, Chris, is 15.
He is about the embark into the world of One more thing to note about passions ... they can change as people evolve. Prior to becoming a coach, my real passion (in spite of doing some other things along the way) was raising my very young children. While that is obviously still a passion for me, I am in a different place now, as are they. My youngest, Anna, is now 10 years old. Because I now have (made) the space to do so I have been able to shift my passions just a bit in order to fulfill my dream of developing my business, BrightSide Coaching. 2. You must overcome
limitations. Don't feel alone ... we all have those But how do we get past these blocks that make us second guess ourselves, our passions and our purpose? Ahhhh. That's the $64,000 question, isn't it? My scientific answer to that is: ANYWAY YOU CAN! :) Seriously, again, take the time to know yourself. Read, think, meditate, get a coach or someone else who can support you. What are you naturally drawn to? What do people like most about you? What is something you love so much that you totally lose all track of time when you are engaging in it? What brings you joy? Who brings you joy? Every day I look at my son,
Michael, who is 12, and I just marvel. He was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes just
over 4 years ago. This is a chronic disease with long term implications that are
really not pleasant. What amazes me is that he has no
idea whatsoever that he has some real Limitations? They simply do not exist. They are self-created and they exist only in your mind. Obstacles, yes, they are out there ... but they are really only opportunities in disguise. I encourage you to also to think of it in this way and to live LARGE! 3. Perseverance overcomes failure
... and failure is just another way of If you are doing or being something or someone that is not working in your life, look at it from another angle. Try a different route. Hey! If you've been down one road that didn't work out, then you have narrowed the odds in your favor for the next time. Get clear on exactly who and what you are. Step out of your comfort zone. Stay away from naysayers and the negative energy that they transmit. The other option (Is this really
an option???) is to remain stagnant. To As a coach, my passion is
supporting others in finding a way to live an Unstoppable, by Cynthia Kersey. Want to know the 7 characteristics of people just like you and me who triumphed to achieve their dreams? {Hint: purpose, passion, belief, preparation, teamwork, creativity and perseverance}. Read the book!!! Taming Your Gremlin: A Guide to Enjoying Yourself, by Richard D. Carson. Get rid of all the negative self-talk! This is an oldie, but a goodie. A classic. I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was, by Barbara Sher. The title says it all. And for FUN, my kids love this one, as do I! Be sure to move your mouse pad around ... :) http://www.datacomm.ch/rf.buecheler/Moving/Moving.htm
[By the way, if you want to see my
goofball kids picture, visit my website www.BrightSideCoaching.com] All the best, Your name is secure and will not
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