Saturday, March 07, 2009

Moving

Life is flow, change and movement.
Are you moving, changing and flowing.
Is life a constant flow of effortless transformation and unfolding Goodness?
Are you richly blessed and prospered by receiving the Good that you deserve?

It is possible we have learned to be stuck, stagnant and sedentary.
It is possible that humanity has become attached, addicted and adulterated.
It is possible that we have forgotten our resilience, respect and responsibilities.
How can you change and rearrange your priorities as you let go and learn what is growthful for you?

The most successful among us create opportunities our of obstacles.
The most persistent and flexible children seem to get what they want.
The most helpful and healing souls are those who see places and people to serve.
The most long living centurions seem to work all their lives doing what needs to be done.

Let’s get up off the couch.
Let’s step away from the computer or TV screen.
Let’s walk away from our own stubbornness and seek possibilities.
Let’s ask ourselves what we can do to create a better world, a better life, a better home for everyone.

Spring is the traditional season for new beginnings.
Lent is a traditional time of letting go of what is not good for us.
March is a time of creating a plan for our family and our work.
Yes, it is a good time (and so is any time) to envision our future fulfillment.

Let us move toward what has heart and meaning for us.
Let us step away from habits and addictions that are harmful.
Let us building respectful, responsible relationships at home and work.
Let us step away from disrespect and teach responsibility by our example.

Let us be the change we want to see.
Let us be willing to change what we do not want to perpetuate in ourselves.
Let us be flexible and open as we choose a lifestyle that accommodates for what is Now.
Let us be grateful and respectful of everything we have and give, and Who we really are.

I am truly grateful for the continuous opportunities to be all that I am and to give joyfully all I have.
Betty Lue

Purpose Exercise

To bring your purpose to life, you need to make a declaration of your values and describe the things, people, attitudes and objectives that are important to you. This is a quick exercise to help you uncover your purpose.
List 5 answers under each set of questions.

What do I love to do?
What makes me the happiest?
What is my secret ambition?
What has given me the most satisfaction in the past?
What excites me about life?
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2 _________________________________________
3 _________________________________________
4 _________________________________________
5 _________________________________________

What am I good at?
What have others told me I was good at?
In what areas of life have I excelled?
What are some of my strengths?
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2 _________________________________________
3 _________________________________________
4 _________________________________________
5 _________________________________________

What is important to me?
What would I be willing to sacrifice for?
What do I stand for?
What would I commit myself for regardless of the obstacles?
1 _________________________________________
2 _________________________________________
3 _________________________________________
4 _________________________________________
5 _________________________________________

What was I born to do?
Where in life can I make a difference?
What unique opportunities have been placed in my path?
What specifically does God want me to do?
1 _________________________________________
2 _________________________________________
3 _________________________________________
4 _________________________________________
5 _________________________________________

Based on the answers above, develop a short paragraph outlining your purpose. Take the three top priorities from the four areas to which you just committed answers. Construct a statement that explains what you are beginning to sense in your purpose. This can be a work in progress. What is important is to commit to something in writing. Your purpose can be anything you want it to be and it can include anything that is important to you.

My Purpose Statement:
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Live your purpose and you will feel happy and free!