Purpose
The Hero's Journey and Purposeful Living
"The unexamined life is not worth living." - Socrates
From Human-Doing to Human-Being to Human-Becoming
"Do the difficult things while they are easy. Do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." - Lao Tzu
Defining Your Purpose and Meaning
The HERO's Journey
Defining Moment: Recognize a pivotal point in your life.
Set Your Goal: Determine your direction.
Make a Decision: Commit to your path.
Move into Action: Focus on your goal and embrace discomfort.
Pursuit and Transformation
The journey is about who you become while pursuing your goal.
Define your calling and affirm: "I am on my purpose!"
Evaluate: "Is what I am doing today leading me to where I want to be tomorrow?"
Self-Investment and Passion
Trust Yourself: Invest in your growth.
Connect with Your Passion: Respond to your dreams and ignite your potential.
Engage Fully: Dive into life without expectations and transcend limitations.
Community and Belonging
Balance and Belonging: Integrate work-life balance, family, friends, and community.
Mission and Core Values: Contribute to something bigger than yourself.
Micro/Macro Contribution: Engage in both small and large-scale positive impacts.
Healing and Growth
Hurt People Hurt People; Healing People Heal People.
Fail Forward & Fast: Embrace failures as learning opportunities.
Flourishing and Positivity
Celebrate Successes: Recognize what you are doing right.
Embrace the Unexpected: Sometimes being derailed leads to growth.
Reframe Challenges: Organize your life around your dreams.
Positive Psychology (PERMA Model)
P: Positive Emotions
E: Engagement
R: Relationships
M: Meaning
A: Accomplishment
Embracing Change
Be a Change Agent: Adopt new patterns and behaviors.
Stay Grounded: Navigate life changes while staying true to yourself.
Authenticity: Follow your heart and speak your truth.
Aligning with Your True Purpose
Vedanta: Align with your Dharma or true purpose.
Define your purpose and superpower.
Recognize your impact on others and the universe.
Believing in Yourself
BELIEVE: In your future, purpose, self-worth, higher power, strengths, and personal empowerment.
Cultivating Happiness
Benevolence: Find goodness in every day.
Happiness: It’s a path, not a destination (Buddha).
JOY: Life is a journey to find joy.
Positive Mindset and Manifestation
Manifest Your Vision: Co-create your reality with the Universe.
Embrace Certainty: Be ready for change and manifest your desires.
Surround Yourself with Support: Engage with like-minded people who believe in you.
Daily Practices
MAUI Habit: Start your day with positivity.
Purpose and Dharma
IKIGAI: Discover what you love, what the world needs, what you can be paid for, and what you are good at.
Embracing Stillness and Presence
Samadhi and Tao: Find value in stillness and emptiness.
Show Up: For yourself and others with love, authenticity, and courage.
Remembering Your Why
Focus on Love: Return to what you love and commit to it.
Find Your Purpose: Reflect on your aspirations and dedicate your life to what truly matters.
Your Narrative
Your Story: Recognize and shape your internal dialogue.
Change Your Language: Shift from limiting to empowering narratives.
Embracing the Indescribable
Words and Experiences: Embrace the spiritual and holistic aspects of life that transcend language.
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