What is a Life Purpose?

What is a Life Purpose? The word purpose means to have
intentional results. When we are on purpose, we are making a
conscious effort to be or create something. Usually what we
really want to be or do seems out of reach, “impossible.” But we
must remember that the word “impossible” with an apostrophe is
actually I’m (I am) possible. And you are! Dudley Lynch and Paul
Lordis in their book Strategy of the Dolphin said this: “We can
define “purpose” in several ways. For one, when know our
purpose, we have an anchor--- a device of the mind to provide
some stability, to keep the surprises of a creative universe
from tossing us to and fro, from inflicting constant seasickness
on us. Or we can think of our purpose as being a master nautical
chart marking shoals and rocks. Perhaps the most profound thing
about “being on purpose” is that when that is our status, our
condition, and our comfort, we find our lives have meaning, and
when are “off purpose” we are confused about meanings and
motives.” A clearly defined life purpose provides meaning,
direction, and significance. Your life purpose answers two
essential questions: Who do I want to be? & What do I want to
do? When we are living from our true soul’s purpose, we feel
more alive---filled with excitement, joy, and inner peace---in a
word “contentment.” We are more connected to one another as
human beings and more content with who we are and what we do.
When we are “on purpose” we tap into a higher power, we have
supernatural support! The best things in life seem to be
naturally attracted to us. When we are not on purpose, we try to
do it all alone! We grasp at straws, every thing looks
good—whether it is a new job, going to school, moving, finding
another lover—anything to fill the void of the extreme emptiness
we feel inside. Not being on purpose leads to constant
seeking--- external things to make you feel more fulfilled.
Being on purpose leads to effortless contentment---an internal
peace with what is unfolding in your life. You have a feeling of
“all is right with the world” and I have an important part to
play! As Thomas Edison once said, “If we all did the things we
were capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” To
reach this place of soulful purpose, an inner shift must first
occur. Change starts on the inside, and as you awaken to the
real part you are meant to play, you will develop confidence in
knowing who are meant to be and what you are meant to do in the
world. You will develop awareness of how big and bright you
really are. You will then begin to accept your part,
articulating it to yourself and others, and finally taking
action to live out your purpose.

5 Steps to Discovering Your Soul Life Purpose 1.Awakening This
is step where you awaken to the fact that you have a bigger game
to play in life—a unique personal and professional purpose. If
you are awakening, you are beginning to notice a restlessness in
your soul, you may be having trouble sleeping, getting intuitive
messages, having symbolic dreams. 2.Awareness This is the step
where you become aware that you need to find out exactly what
your life purposes are. If you are becoming aware, you are
wanting to find out more about what else there is to life,
desiring more fulfillment and meaning, and feeling more awake
about who you really are. 3.Acceptance This is the step where
you accept your life purposes and come to terms with what it
means to you and the world. If you are in acceptance, you are
beginning to embrace the idea that your life has purpose,
realizing it is your job to be it and do it, and wanting to find
out how. 4.Articulating This is the step where you articulate
your life purposes by putting them into words. If you are
articulating, you are putting in words what it is that you are
meant to be and do, starting to share it with others, and
getting excited about it. 5.Acting This is the step where you
take action by moving towards the fulfillment of your life
purposes If you are taking action, you have begun making major
personal and professional life changes that are more in
alignment with who you are and what you are meant to do.

About the author:
Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. is a Whole Life Coach, Speaker, and
Author of Get Smart! About Modern Romantic Relationships and Get
Smart! About Modern Career Development. Her coaching practice is
Brightlight Coaching, as she empowers people to freely shine
their brightlight to the world. Her own life purpose is to
educate and empower people to live with passion, purpose, and
possibility. Visit her virtually: www.getsmartseries.com or
(770) 281-4606/coach@getsmartseries.com

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