Say Yes To Your Purpose

Imagine if you were on your deathbed, and standing around your bed, are the ghosts of the dreams, ideas, abilities, and talents given to you. Say “Yes” to your purpose!!

For whatever reason, you never pursued those dreams; you never acted on those ideas, you never used those gifts and talents.

There they are staring at you, with large angry eyes that say, ‘We came to you! If only you could have given us life and now, we must die with you forever.’

If you died today, what dreams, talents, abilities, gifts, and ideas would die with you?

Transcript from Les Brown’s Motivational Speech on Finding Your Life’s Purpose.

“Everyone is born with a reason for existence. We all want to live meaningful lives that leave the world better just because we were in it. We all want people to remember us for the contributions we made to improve our lives and the lives of others around us. All that is possible when we say yes to the things that pique our interest and set our souls on fire.”

Why say yes to purpose?

‘There is no greater gift than to honor your life’s calling.’ Oprah Winfrey.

If you have a desire to live a full, peaceful, fulfilling life, you must live according to your purpose!!! I cannot say this loud enough!! 

Finding your place earns you contentment and inner peace because you are living the way you were created to live.

Having a purpose gives you direction and allows you to develop a course of action to get to your destination.

When you live a purposeful life, you are not just drifting with the tide, hoping to land on success by chance. You live with a certain drive and diligence that ensures that you are on the path to fulfilling your dreams.

Living according to your purpose gives you clarity and allows you to focus on the things that add value to your life.

Purpose and passion are tied together.

Discovering one leads you to the other.

When you experience a lot of discontentment with where you are, it is a sign that you are not in alignment with your purpose.

When you discover and embrace purpose, you will feel satisfied that you are making a difference in whatever sphere you are in.

Purpose ignites your passion and adds vibrancy to a life of routine. Even when you experience a few bumps along the way and you do not seem to be where you want to be, you will still live a happier life when you know you are doing what you love and what you are born to do.

Saying yes to purpose opens up opportunities to discover more about yourself.

It stretches your potential because it shakes you up from complacency. It forces you to be innovative- demanding creativity from you. A life of purpose is no easy feat, but the challenges you encounter pale in comparison to the satisfaction it brings you knowing you are living the way you were meant to.

The challenges help create better versions of yourself that you will be grateful to have found in the long run.

How to say yes to your purpose.

Allow time for introspection.

Some people walk through the wrong path most of their lives and only discover it when it is too late to go back. Consistent introspection will set you on the right path. Find time away from the noise of life and ask yourself the right questions.

Are you satisfied with where you are? What would you change about your circumstances? What are you passionate about? What gifts and talents do you possess? How can you use them to add value to your life? If you were to do what you love and get money out of it, what would it be?

These are a few of the questions you can ask yourself to find your purpose.

Brainstorm around your passions, and what you do well with minimal effort. There are no limits to ideas on purpose because your mind is your safe space. Find your purpose and say yes to it!

Shut out negativity.

One thing that keeps us from chasing our dreams is negativity.

Saying yes to your purpose seems easy enough until doubt and feelings of inadequacy tempt you to say no. Do not shut out the opportunity to transform your life and the lives of others because saying no seems more comfortable!

You cannot pursue purpose if you have a negative mentality.

You must shun all the negative thoughts you have about yourself and your abilities if you want to live a purposeful life.

Instead of having a knee-jerk reaction to say no to challenging opportunities, say yes more often. Saying yes builds your positivity. It allows you the chance to be more confident in who you are and what you can offer.

Research

Knowing your purpose and living it are two different things.

Many know what they need to do, but few know how to do it.

Before you commit to a purpose, thoroughly research it.

Find out the translation of purpose in the area feel strongly about.

How can you turn your passion into purpose?

How can you make contributions that affect other people’s lives now that you have an idea what your purpose could be?

How can you use your talent to touch people’s lives?

Thorough research also protects you from saying yes to the wrong purpose.

Attempt to find out what you can do to bring meaning to your life, then do it!!

Do not procrastinate because you have no guarantee that you will get another chance to live your purpose. Do not allow intimidation to force you to reject opportunities to pursue your calling.

Say yes to purpose and open the door to a life of satisfaction and fulfillment.

‘The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you discover why.’ Mark Twain.

It Starts With YOU!!!

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