Have you ever noticed how some people seem so passionate about life...whether they are talking about their jobs, hobbies, families, or favorite causes. It's almost as though they know the secret to a fulfilling life. And perhaps they do. But observe them closely and you’ll discover their secret. People with an uncommon zest for life have mastered the art of living from the inside out. Instead of setting their goals and judging their success by what others think, they live according to their own values, their own passions, and their own inner voice. In other words, they live an authentic life.

Following The Herd Is A Habit

Knowing, respecting, and expressing your true self is probably the single most important factor in attaining satisfaction with life. In today’s fast-paced society, it is so easy to get trapped in the busyness habit of doing what others expect instead of taking charge and doing what’s meaningful. Day after day millions of us get up, head out, and just keep running until we drop...often without any sense of satisfaction. Why? Because we don’t know what we want or we don’t make the choices that will move us forward. Instead, we follow a path out of habit. Stuck in a rut of passive responding, we often feel exhausted, frustrated, or even empty. We sense that there’s more to life than gathering nuts, but we just keep storing up for the future...and missing the precious present.

Step 1: Find Your Focus

So, how do you take back your life when it seems to be careening out of control? The first step is to take time to reflect on what’s best for you next. I believe that we all have a purpose or destiny—something that is uniquely suited to the talent we have been given. If you love what you do and are making a difference with your unique gifts, you probably already are serving your purpose. If you just don't feel right about what you do...you are probably not living authentically...or as fully as you can. Purpose and passion go hand in hand. Here are a few examples of getting one’s inner and outer worlds in sync...

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© Copyright Suzanne Zoglio, Ph.D. This article was
originally published at our website, SoulfulLiving.com,
in January 2001, as part of our "Life Purpose" Issue.

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