Finding And Aligning With Your Purpose [Final Part]
We have been exploring ways that can help one to find and align with who they are - their purpose. Just as we established from our last episode, everyone that is existing has something unique about them and no one is without a distinctive ability, but the responsibility lies on each of them to uncover their purpose and then put actions towards it so that it will be fulfilled. It is worthy to point out that the journey to the discovery of oneself is majorly an individual adventure which you have to undertake personally. So we will be looking at some pointers that can help one on the said journey of self-realisation.
The first one we will talk about is to learn how to practise thoughtfulness, mindfulness, and meditation. It is during the process of meditation that you can clear your mind and then reflect deeply into what you want to do, then you know the way out. Sadly, in this era, a lot of things distract people from themselves and most times, keep them busy with things that matter less. You will be surprised how many hours someone can spend on social media, on their devices, etc, without taking a moment to reflect on their life. In fact, for a lot of people, "anything goes." They just flow with the trend and with the tide without finding out what they are cut out for.
If you cannot maintain a calm spirit and listen to your inner self, you may not truly uncover your hidden self. You will be surprised that when you start to practise meditation and mindfulness, you will be opened up to see that the things you are chasing are actually right there staring you the face. At some points in your life, you need to take moments of break from the rest of the world and reflect on your own self. Someone once said during a particular meeting I attended that "if you cannot sit alone and reflect on yourself, you cannot stand before people." Trust me, the many questions that are bugging you can be simply answered in moments of meditation and reflective thinking.
The next tip that can help one to discover and fully maximise their purpose is to seek the counsel of experts. There are some people who have studied and researched extensively about the challenge you are facing and are now expert in guidance and counselling, you can contact them. Trust me, a lot of people have been in the stage of life that you are currently in, and if they were able to pull themselves through, then nothing stops you from doing the same. Someone that have gathered enough experiences about life can also provide you with the same experience in order to navigate through life.
In addition to seeking for professional assistance from experts, you also need to surround yourself with people that will inspire and spur you to greatness, not people that do not see anything worthwhile in you. Who you dominantly hang out with will determine the turn your life will take. This is why people who stay around certain people tend to imbibe their attitude and their personality. In other to discover your purpose easily, you should also be in the company of the people that are purpose-driven. This is because you can learn a couple of things from how they have discovered themselves and this can point you to the right direction.
The last point is to draw inspiration from your environment. When you interact with your environment and with nature, it might give you a pointer to what you should do. By exploring nature, there are some career paths that you can get from it and it will further broaden your horizon and perspective about life in general. For example; if you are staying in a place that is predominantly covered with water, you will see yourself having affinity for careers relating to water - like sailing, fishing, oceanography, marine biology, etc. Just to let you know; your immediate environment can become a major contribution to the discovery of your purpose. As you explore and interact with your environment, you can uncover your hidden self.
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