How to gain clarity…
Clarifying purpose can feel elusive and certainly evolves over time. There is often a whisper that speaks to us about how we are here to make our unique difference. We just need to be quiet enough to hear it.
The quest is well worth it. As you gain clarity on your big work in the world, business seems to grow with more ease and joy. You are motivated beyond the financial gains with an additional focus on difference making.
So how do you gain clarity on your higher purpose at work?
Here are some steps that will help:
- Ask. Pose the question: What is my true purpose? I came across a blog from December 23, 2010 that suggested using this question as a journal prompt and start writing. The first time I did this I was amazed at what came through. As I was writing this newsletter for today I called up the first journal entry I typed answering this question (I find typing a quick and an easy way for me to journal). I had written almost 5 pages! I continue to ask this question on a regular basis.
- Listen. Our minds are chatting all of the time. We have approximately 6200 thoughts a day! Having contemplative practices to quiet the mind enough to hear your own good intentions is so helpful. This might be through meditation, time in nature, prayer, running, etc. I doubt anyone has gained clarity on their higher purpose by spending hours scrolling on social media…
Here’s my inner whisper which has been guiding me forward: To inspire, guide, and awaken people to use their money as a force for good in the world. To help people stand in their true power with money so they can stop asking, “will I be okay?” and start asking, “how much can I give?”
I see this as my way to help make the world better. I do this through my speaking and consulting with financial advisors and people in financial service (assisting them to serve and grow in their work with clients helps them and expands my impact), with my Messages from Money consultations, and through my books.
I’d love to hear about your higher purpose at work!
Every good wish,
Whenever you’re ready …
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