SHINE FROM WITHIN

Shine from within. That is something that we do once we discover our passion, our reason for being. Once we learn to calm our mind (and ego) and start listening to our heart. When we decide to do what brings us joy.

So why do most of us find it hard to discover our passion? Starting in childhood, our habits and belief systems were molded mainly by our parents, relatives, society and through our interaction with the world. Certain expectations were developed, which later on may have had an impact on our choice of a way of life or a certain career. And we thought that those choices were ours. We live our lives on autopilot. Life goes on. Years pass by.

And then one day we start feeling trapped, anxious, bored, mad at the world. The question comes: Why this pain...and...what is the purpose of my life? We may find ourselves feeling "lost," in a job we dislike, in a life situation that does not feel good. We may think it's too late to change our lives. Or we decide to find some comfort in our current situation ("I have a good-paying job!" or "Other people live worse than me!" or many other silly statements). No matter how we try to rationalize this, the PAIN is there. We feel that life is passing us by and we haven't really LIVED. More questions come. THIS IS THE opportunity of a lifetime! You can use it to enhance your life and let it lead you towards unleashing of your potential to live life joyFULLY.

Here's how to start:

1. Make time to calm down, relax your body & mind, meditate, pray. Relax your mind.
2. Write down and review your strengths and accomplishments. Be grateful for them.
3. Realize that the situation you are in is JUST WHAT WAS NEEDED to bring you to this opportunity. Don't hate it. Instead, be thankful for it and for the "gifts" it brings.
4. Think of the things that bring you joy (your hobbies, interests). Whatever makes you happy when you do it. If you can't think of anything, go volunteer ANYWHERE (dog shelter, homeless shelter, hospital, go to VolunteerMatch.org). By being of service to others, you WILL GET what you need right now. Don't wait. DO IT NOW.
5. What can you see yourself doing that would bring you joy? What EXCITES you when you think about it? Is it another job, sport, lifestyle, activity, art? Picture yourself doing it (or go do it). How does it feel? If your heart sings, you are on a way to finding your passion. Visualize yourself doing it. Feel joy? Feel happy? Feel thrilled?? Great!
6. Set goals. What do you want to accomplish with your passion?
7. Don't hate where you are right now. On the contrary, give it all you've got! Be helpful, cooperate and be grateful. Things will change. You will create a new opportunity soon.
8. Believe in yourself. Read inspiring books. Do more of what you like. Develop your passion. Keep the enthusiasm high. Be flexible and stay open to new opportunities. Be aware of how you feel.

That's a great beginning. You may find that although your situation has not yet changed (same job, same situation, same problems), something HUGE is happening! You have cracked the shell, and the passion you are slowly beginning to discover and develop is slowly SHINING THROUGH. Honor it, think about it, care for it, be grateful for it. It is going to bring you the life you never thought was possible.

PassionFull interviews are here to show you HOW people like us decided to make the shift in their lives and changed their destiny by discovering and following their passion. Great interview coming up this week!

Much love and com(passion),
SixthSense