The reason I recommend doing this is because I’ve done the exercise three times and it worked every time. Why I’ve done it three times involves my lack of file management skills. I’ll write more about that another day. Let’s get back to you and finding YOUR purpose.
Steve says “If you want to discover your true purpose in life, you must first empty your mind of all the false purposes you’ve been taught (including the idea that you may have no purpose at all).” (I’m adding WOW here!)
Basically, you brainstorm writing down every thought that comes into your mind when you ask yourself the question “What is my true purpose in life?”
Keep writing and listing everything that comes to you no matter how impractical or applicable it seems. Steve contends that if you keep doing this you will eventually write something that brings you to tears. THAT’S YOUR LIFE PURPOSE. If it only gives you the sniffles he says to underline it and keep writing. He wants actual tears/real crying.
Okay, yes, when I did this I was very receptive and believed it would work and yes at times I can be a bit of a crier, but the truth is the truth and it comes out if you’ll let it.
Steve Pavlina’s 4 Step Process to find your life purpose
Steve writes: Here’s what to do:
1. Take out a blank sheet of paper or open up a word processor where you can type (I prefer the latter because it’s faster)
2. Write at the top, “What is my true purpose in life?”
3. Write an answer (any answer) that pops into your head. It doesn’t have to be a complete sentence. A short phrase is fine.
4. Repeat Step 3 until you write the answer that makes you cry. That is your purpose.
Here’s a link to the original blog post http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/01/how-to-discover-your-life-purpose-in-about-20-minutes/ .
Today when I did the exercise AGAIN, I started more than misting up when I wrote “Honestly represent who I am, not be afraid to tell my stories.” Then a funny thing happened. When I no longer needed it, I found the file containing my previous exercise. The result then was (cue creepy Twilight Zone music do do do do do do do do do do) “Tell the truth about who I am and what I see.”
Give it a try. See what happens. I’d love to hear your results.
Go for it! – LIVE YOUR DREAM
Certified Organic Dream Creatrix - Caren Albers is a writer, blogger, writing coach, and personal growth enthusiast who still colors outside of the lines. While learning to live her own dream she learned ways to inspire others to live theirs. Her eCourses based on Radmacher Focus Phrase™ use guided writing to explore, discover, and LIVE YOUR DREAM. http://carenalbersinspirations.com
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