Many of you know that Michelle hosts a radio show.
I hardly know except that she tells me she has a radio show every time I call to see what’s next and she says, “I can’t do that today, I’ve got a radio show.” I think it’s okay because she doesn’t know when I’m writing, except when I tell her, “I’m busy writing.” Michelle is the speaker and I’m the writer. We’ve come upon that by Divine allowing. A natural emergence of our purpose and hearts desires.
Megan Riley offered free Purpose Readings after one of Michelle’s recent shows.
So, I forget all about the radio show and Michelle calls me up right after and tells me to quick sign up for a free reading with Megan. Which I did, because it involved writing (it didn’t matter to me that it was in a sign up form–I’m a writer!). I had my reading today and I swear Michelle told her everything to say. Big mouth! If she did tell Megan about me (she didn’t, but if she did) I forgive her because she’s a speaker! She can’t help herself.
If you are open, the Universe will confirm to you everything you already know.
Megan went through each of my chakras and there were a few things she said that brought peace to my heart and confirmation that I’m on the right path. Megan told me that there would be lots of writing for me this next year. Lots of printed material. Lots of speeches (I can write them, if Michelle will say them). A book maybe several e-books. Workshop writing materials. etc. etc. etc.
She said that if I temper what I have to say, it won’t have the same power. I know I’ve just started opening up and I hope you’re ready for what comes out of my fingers. She said a lot more about writing and how important it is for me this next year, and how my writing will open up other possibilities. I knew that! And it felt great to receive such a powerful confirmation.
I’m going to tell you a secret about myself.
I’ve been scared to write. I’ve been scared to say the wrong thing. I’ve been scared to push people away or to come on too strong. I’ve been scared to hurt someone with my ruthlessly compassionate ways. I can’t hold back any longer. I know one of my gifts is to say what needs to be said, to say what has not been said, to say what is there–in the space. I’ve received confirmation of a big part of my Divine Purpose. I’m willing to give up my fear to live my purpose more fully. You can call me on it!
What Megan surely didn’t know.
- I’ve been saying 2009 is all about writing. I’ve got blogging, workshop materials, e-books, and a published book to write this year.
- I’m a columnist. My first article is due this Friday, January 2, 2009. How exciting for me!
- I’ve been receiving confirmation that I need to write everyday from several different sources.
Writing is my new spiritual practice.
I’m making a commitment to myself to write for 2 hours everyday. I’ll give myself one day off a week, but that day is not planned. It’s my down day. I don’t have to take it, but I can.
This is a sacred acknowledgment and commitment I am making. I know I need to write. I know! I share this with you to empower you to step into what you know you need to do this next year. When you make a commitment to live your purpose more fully, doors will open for you. I made the powerful commitment that I am a writer and then I got a call from the editor of the Portland Leader. I didn’t wait for the call and then say I was a writer. It doesn’t work that way. Make your commitment and then the Universe responds.
What do you need to commit to?
There is some experience you desire for this next year and in order to have this experience it will take your unwavering commitment. Your commitment is the action you take. Does this make sense? Here’s how it works:
- Identify the experience you’d like to have.
- Make a commitment to yourself that you will have that experience.
- Follow your commitment with consistent actions leading you to that experience.
- Keep taking actions even if you feel like giving up. Even if it feels like it’s not happening fast enough.
You can’t wait for something to happen, you have to take steps to move in a direction. It’s better if it’s a direction of your choosing.
Will you share with me what your purpose is? And one way you desire to express it this year?
I’d like to hear your commitment. Right here on this blog. Right here in public. Be bold! Answer me these few things:
- What is your purpose?
- Tell me one way you can express it in 2009.
- Name one action you can take everyday that will lead you to fully expressing your purpose in 2009.
- Tell me one obstacle that might stand in your way. Is it a fear? or a belief?
- Commit to giving up the obstacle–publicly.
- Ask someone to hold you accountable–choose a supportive ally to help you move into your full expression.
You can’t help but live your purpose.
It’s all around you and it’s like it’s tugging at your skirt tails. You know this. You know the truth inside of you that points you in the direction of your most blessed life. When are you going to listen? When are you going to take the risks? When are you going to surrender to your “Yes?” If you need confirmation of what you already know, then I highly recommend a reading with Megan Riley. You will get an extra bonus and learn things you didn’t know; things you need to open up to.
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Oh my, I read this and it was like you were looking into my mind when you wrote it. I’m still trying to catch my breath! I’ve known for awhile now that my purpose is to write, and to write a lot, and I think I’m finally in a place where I can start doing it and sharing everything inside me that’s been begging to be let out for years.
I looked at the goals I have written out for the coming year and 8 of 10 business goals and 1 major personal goal revolve around writing. My biggest fear is that people won’t like what I have to say, or that they won’t like me when I say it. But I know that it has to be done, and am already taking steps to do it. In fact I just blogged about it a bit today, talking about taking the day tomorrow to declutter and rearrange things here so I have a proper space to write with no distractions.
On some level I guess I knew this was coming. I entered into an accountability partnership with someone at the end of November, and am becoming a member of a mastermind group in January.
Okay, I think my heart rate has slowed down enough now that I can go back to work.
My purpose is as a spiritual teacher … which used to scare me more than it does now, but I think if our purpose doesn’t make us a little nervous, then it’s probably not our purpose ….
Having said that, everything I do expresses this – lucky me. But I think my focus for 2009 will be my Soul Realignment program. There are no obstacles. We usually create those, anyway, don’t we?
It’s funny – I HATE the idea of accountability partners. It’s giving our inner authority away, isn’t it? The idea that I would be accountable to anyone else just rubs me the wrong way. In the end, I create my life out of the deep desire for authentic self-expression – no external “accountability partner” is necessary when we operate from passion.
Just my take on it – I know some people love the accountability factor, but it actually make me resentful rather than productive.
Thanks for the opportunity to share!
Blessings,
Andrea
Lena,
If there is anything I can do to help you get over your fear, let me know. A wise teacher once said to me, “They don’t like you anyway.” That really frees the voice! If I’m holding back out of my worst fear, well… no need to. Just imagine no-one likes you, then you can say anything you want… or in our case… anything we need to say.
Andrea, I admire your take on accountability partners. I’m curious if the Marcus Buckingham…strengths piece is a factor. We all work differently, but I think that there are many people who need the accountability to be productive. Michelle and I are accountability partners in a unique way…just working together keeps us productive. All that said, I agree with you that we give our inner authority away…I think that happens in lots of ways. Hey, how can my readers learn about your Soul Realignment program?
Hey Lena
Just started following you on twitter, (DivinePurposeMV) – I’m the said speaker, which is why I never write over here any more….:)…. Thanks for tweeting this post. and for the follow up above…….
Andrea. I love that you don’t agree w/ CK. Makes me think. I’ve discovered that for CK and I, our accountability to each other stems from pushing each other to stay onpurpose – whatever that means for the day – some days it may mean resting – but by leaning on each other a bit it helps during our down or ‘off days.
Hey, I’m the speaker. I should be doing a video comment!
Well, I wish I had written this too…
I’m a writer, but that’s my tool for my purpose, which is to be a successful and innovative spiritual teacher. Like you, Andrea, that spiritual teacher part knocked me down when I first recognized it. I realized that it was true at the same time I was denying it.
So, accountability – -used to be I resisted. Put up walls. Didn’t show up or showed up with tons of resentment. Why? I was giving my power away. I was setting up the whole thing like a parent/kid relationship. told the partners what I wanted and then, like a sulky kid decided that it was THEIR job to push me into it.
Now, I’m a grown up. I rationalized this. I would have denied it — VOCIFEROUSLY – if you told me that I was doing this. I was fiercely independent and proud of my self-made status. I scoffed (in my mind) at those who talked about accountability, teams and that we are all a product of the group, etc.
But then, I was exhausted. And having a miserable time. And creating more walls than I needed to get to my purpose. So, this year I literally burned a lone-ranger mask and I have found a few souls who resonate and hold me accountable on a higher vibration to do the work I’m meant to do. What that has led to is MORE people popping out of the woodwork to ‘confirm’ what I’m supposed to be doing. These others are strangers, old friends, or Social Networking acquaintenances. They continue to confirm my purpose to me. All because I’m willing to hear them now.
That’s how the accountability factor works for me. I fought it. Mainly because I was so very scared of this spiritual teacher thing (when it was first revealed, I retorted, “OH NO — I DO NOT WANT TO BE A CULT LEADER!”) and afraid of what others would think or say when I started living as the teacher I’m meant to be (and really, it’s not so different than the way I was living before!)
So this year, I’m going to commit to being more authentic in my writing and my teaching and my speaking. I will work every day to get to the heart of the question that my soul is asking and I will enhance and grow my meditation and yoga practices — as a form of grounding myself into the idea that I’m a conduit and a messenger.
Daily practice helps me listen and let go of my ego and to that idea I’m committed. Thanks for letting me write it down here and, hopefully, holding me accountable !
Peggie
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Peggie,
The difference is when you decided that it was *their* job to push you to do something, right? We give our power away when we decide it’s someone else’s job. Choice is key…
In holding you accountable, I’m going to ask you to rephrase one sentence… Your choice of course
You said, “I’m going to commit to being more authentic in my writing… I will work every day to …. I will enhance and grow…”
I’m going to ask you to take out the *going to* and the *will* and try that on.
There is no commitment in *going to* or *will* do something. This is how it would sound with this little tweak.
I am authentic in my writing and my teaching and my speaking. I work every day to get to the heart of the question that my soul is asking and I enhance and grow my meditation and yoga practices — as a form of grounding myself into the idea that I’m a conduit and a messenger.
Does that feel and different to you Peggie? I did this once with an affirmation and I thought I took out all the *will’s* but I’m always shocked when I find one lingering. Here’s mine (imagine it riddled with *I will* because it sat like that for 2 years…with me never doing it until I took the *wills* out).
I listen to myself and honor the desires of my heart. I cultivate my dreams. I listen to my heart, my intuition, my gut. I honor where I’ve been and no longer stand in the way of my being and becoming. I always remember my Divineness and honor my process. I know! I know! I know! I let my curiosity and love for life and transformation lead me to greatness. I remember I AM!
Now, I’m ready for a new one to grow into!
I love it! That is the key – -removing the wills — darn that English Major making think in future tense! (It does keep me backed out of accomplishing things!)
Big Hugs and thanks!
Peggie
Peggie, You’re funny! Please let me know how things go for you with this!