Have you noticed how the big 3 auto executives have seemed totally out of touch?
Does it seem odd that they flew in a private corporate jet to request bailout money to save jobs? Does it seem like an integrity issue that they have collected millions of dollars in bonus money while simultaneously laying off thousands of workers? Or that they have continued to build SUV’s and gas guzzling cars even when the market has long since requested fuel efficiency?
Sometimes a gentle reminder is all we need.
When it was brought to their attention that the circumstances surrounding their plea for a bailout might be out of alignment with their requests, they each drove themselves to Washington in hybrid cars, agreed to take only one dollar in compensation, and outlined a plan to save jobs.
It’s easy for us to see where someone else is out of alignment, isn’t it? They should have been making changes long before this crisis. Right? It seems obvious that their choices need to align with their core values. It seems obvious that you don’t spend money on a corporate jet when your company is going out of business. And…
Where is that finger pointing?
It’s easy to throw stones and point fingers and yell that others are not living with integrity, and yet I can’t help but wonder how many of us are living our lives in chaos, or out of integrity with our business, or just treading water so we can take a breath here and there. Let’s use our current economic circumstances as an opportunity to re-align with our life’s purpose.
If your Divine Purpose were nagging you, what adjustments would it be asking you make?
Are your thoughts and actions out of alignment with your purpose? Do you get really close to doing what you know is your life purpose and then let obstacle after obstacle detour you? Do you always seem to be running late or complaining about your money situation? Are you unsure of how to change that? If so, you might need to take drastic measures.
Do you need a bailout?
Your Divine Purpose wants to be expressed and, just like Washington, we will hold you accountable for its manifestation. We won’t allow you to run rampant any longer, wasting your gifts and talents. We won’t allow you to make lame (or even good) excuses any longer. We won’t allow you to go one more day playing small because your scared out of your mind. We will hold you accountable for applying your gifts and talents with discernment and clarity. Today!
What will your life look like in 5 or 10 years if you keep using your same old excuses? What will your circumstances be like if you keep playing small? You’ve received ample warning that a life of purpose is more rewarding than a life of talking about a life of purpose. You have your gentle reminder, now what are you going to do about it?
Get Your Divine Purpose Bailout Today!
You have all the answers inside of you, so you know what you need to do to bring yourself back into alignment and integrity with living your purpose. You might just need some ideas to get you moving. Here are a few of my favorite:
- Take a few minutes to get quiet. Check in with your heart and ask your inner wisdom the one thing you can do every day to align with your purpose. Do this regularly! And consistently!
- Journal about your highest vision for yourself. Do this without your censor present. Give your censor a break. You really don’t need to know how your vision will manifest, so don’t shoot it down before you even get started.
- Gift yourself with a support system. Not family and friend naysayers; this is the support system of your inner critic. Identify your true support and stay engaged with your support system by connecting regularly.
- Clear out all stagnant energy from your body and environment. Let go of items that don’t work or don’t get used. Move your body through dance or yoga or a long hike. Make room in your life for what you are calling forward.
There are many actions you can take to align with your purpose. If you aren’t sure what has been blocking you, then download our free Myths Report. See if you engage in any of the dis-empowering behaviors listed in it and then choose a couple you can let go of. Remember to ask someone to hold you accountable for your decision. This could be a supportive friend or even a coach, but do it! Get whatever support you need to empower you to shine your purpose into the world! We need your light! We need you!
ps. Michelle basically downloaded this to me – she talked and I wrote… I’ll take credit for the writing, but not the words used.
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Great read. Made me really stop and think. I’ll definitely be putting my pointing finger down this week.
I’m so guilty of letting things get in the way of where I really need to be headed.
Thanks for the reminder.
This article really spoke to me, thanks. Especially this: “Journal about your highest vision for yourself.” That really hit me and I realized that one of the things in my life that is always trying to stress me out and taking up too much of my time is something that really has nothing to do with my highest vision for myself. I’m realizing that it’s time to walk away from that and do this: “Make room in your life for what you are calling forward.”
Todd, what has gotten in your way? What’s the one thing you would like to be held accountable for never letting it get in the way again?
Sheila, what are you calling forward? Do you have a structure to help you remember when you are in the middle of it?
I visited the Ukraine back in the 90’s when people were standing in line for bread and milk, and I asked my friend there how he managed to be successful despite everything he saw around him.
His answer was that people make money and achieve their destiny every day despite government, economy, or any other external factor.
I just hope that I can continue with my purpose and destiny in the years to come with the same attitude he had.
John, Thanks for the reminder that living our purpose is a moment-by-moment choice!
I really loved this post because you figured out a way to use current events and tie it in brilliantly with finding your divine purpose. Way cool!
I’m really excited because fir the first time since I began my so-called radical new diet/lifestyle, my enprenuerial skills have finally awoken from deep slumber through the grace of God I found an online business model that I know is part of my divine purpose in finding a new stream of income to help me reach my divine right to abundance, prosperity while benefiting the earth and those who are my business partners.
I thank God for this latest development and invite you to learn more about it if it reasonates with you.
Stephen, Yes! Tell me more. And I want to know all about how your on-line business model came to you. I believe that when you commit to your purpose, the Universe opens up to you in ways you never thought possible. So, did your commitment come first and then the doors opened? Does it become easier with a commitment? My purpose is blah blah and nothing is going to stop me from living it…then the Universe says, “OK, I believe you. Here it is. Flow with it baby!” Is that what happens? Is this how it happens? In your experience anyway….
Well, since I don’t want to make a blog post of this comment, I’ll briefly tell you in a nutshell how this came about and then if you want more details, I will send you an email with more specifics.
First of all, as you know, I’ve been on this raw food diet lifestyle, which has cleaned me out internally, physically and spiritually. I feel even closer to God and am listening to my intuition. That’s when my entreprenuerial skills came alive.
Just last week I got an email from a friend who happens to be a pilot also. She told me about this online business and gave me some links (which I can send via email if invited to do so). After I saw the videos I knew in my heart that this is what God sent me to help me create my God-Given rights to abundance and still make a difference to the environment.
Despite the inner confirmation, I prayed and said “God, give me a sign to show me this is the right business for me.”
A week later I saw the editor of a major, well respected health newsletter mention this business as something that will explode in the coming years and he listed the reasons why. I was like, “Thank you God!” and jumped right in.
And now I am working on building this business with partners to help me and them become prosperous, doing something they already do.
Does this answer your questions about how this came about for me? I’m so friggin excited I can hardly breathe. Have you ever felt that way about something you know God presented to you on a silver platter with “Here it is, as you requested sir.”??? That’s exactly how it happened to me. Let me know if you want me to send an email with some links for further investigation into what I’m doing these days. It could not have come at a better time!
I cannot believe it. But the universe is like, “BELIEVE IT!” And I’m like, “OKAY, OKAY, I BELIEVE IT!” LOL.
Yes, Stephen, send me the links. If anything I will know you better by seeing what you’re involved with. I call all of this surrendering to the flow of life.
I understand what yo mean when you say “I call all of this surrendering to the flow of life.” Exactly.
I just sent you the links now that you already know the story of how I came to discover this model. You should be getting it shortly.
Ck,
In answer to your question–I have some financial goals, and I have been pursuing those goals through various income streams. I have been pretty time-crunched, and sometimes have to really work to not allow myself to get consumed by stress because of the time-crunch. What I realized though, is that one of the income streams is something I am doing just because of the money, even though I don’t even really enjoy doing it. However, the other income streams are things I LOVE doing: Writing my novel, writing my blog. The writing hasn’t made me any money yet, but I can’t imagine that I was meant to be spending huge chunks of time doing something that I don’t really enjoy when there are other potential ways to earn money that I DO love!
Sheila, Michelle would say don’t give up the piece that supports you making money, but be sure you are doing the things you love. This way you are moving toward the things you need to feel fulfilled, instead of just talking about it. If you continue doing all the things you love, then you will have more of that in 5 years. If you don’t, you will just be complaining or talking about it. Sounds like you’re on the right track! Live your purpose today…right?
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