Finding fulfillment in your life sometimes feels like one of those things you read about but actually creating it can seem so far out of reach – why bother?
Well, that’s where these three little ideas come in. If you start taking small steps toward fulfillment, it will bring more enjoyment, meaning and purpose to your entire life. Don’t stay stuck in the mire that has been dragging you down and stealing your joy – move forward and let your true self shine!
- Open your Eyes. This step focuses on gratitude – yes… so much of the vibrational spectrum can be raised by gratitude. But this isn’t merely the act of saying Thank You. Observe, take notice and integrate the energy of beauty and appreciation. As I have journeyed down the path of purpose and fulfillment, I have noticed beauty in various places that I never had before. Last week, we had our first snowfall of the season and as I was making tea, I looked out the kitchen window and was in awe of the light blanket of clouds that lay over my farm. I have lived here for the better part of 20 years and every day I am noticing additional beauty that I hadn’t stopped to see before.
Observe the interactions you have and the feelings that are elicited. By identifying and being aware of triggers, you are able to gain a position of control over your feelings and steer your interactions, feelings and choices in the direction of being more divinely aligned with your most fulfilling life.
- Be Fully Present. The past shouldn’t haunt you and the future shouldn’t worry you… Learn from the past and have vision for the future, but don’t be consumed by either. Take a deep breath and feel the moment that you are so blessed to be enjoying RIGHT NOW!! By focusing on the present, you enable yourself to fully enjoy the experience of your moment. Being present allows you to see and notice more, as in the first step here… As I was fully present in the moment of the light blanket of fog in the picture above, I noticed the yaks playing in the bottom pasture, the dusting of snow on the mountain and the sun streaming gently on the neighbor’s house. There was also an owl sharing some departing wisdom as he found refuge for the day. It’s the small things that are so very fulfilling and bring your back to center while grounding you. These items you notice serve to remind you that what you pay attention to becomes significant.
- Be Discerning. While there are any number of ways to exercise discernment, in this instance, you must learn to discern between what others, society and your mother think you should be doing or striving for from what you genuinely want. Reach for YOUR dreams, create the life you want with intention. Do not be distracted by what other’s think you should be doing. I have learned this lesson the hard way… Identify where you desire fulfillment and strive for that. Do not be concerned about anyone else’s definitions or judgments. Your soul chose this life so life in alignment and claim your most fulfilling life… not someone else’s.
I spent years living the life and strive for the goals that were set for me by someone else. I felt like I wasn’t successful despite having a thriving law practice, I was MISERABLE. I felt like I wasn’t present for my kids, my clients and worst of all myself. So I started the journey of creating more fulfillment in my life. It has been an experience I would never trade… Every moment of it has been worthwhile. I have created a life that I LOVE and it has all been with clear intention and discernment. If I can do it, so can you! Take one little step toward the amazingly fulfilling life you completely deserve!
