How do you know when you are fulfilling your life purpose? Lately, I've been trying to figure that out. As I often do, I make life more complicated than it needs to be, so I've been concentrating on when I "feel" like I'm doing what I'm supposed to do. Here's how it feels for me:
- Relaxed
- Centred
- Engaged
- Curious
- Entertained
- Balanced
- Serene
When I'm on purpose, the noise in my head settles down, and I'm not distracted. I often amaze myself with how much I can accomplish in a day or even an hour. My communication with family, friends, and co-workers is positive and healthy. I am good-humoured and good-natured. The minor irritations that often bother me no longer matter. It’s a pleasant state, and I plan to experience it more often. In fact, I’m there right now!
Now that I know what being "on purpose" feels like, I need to pay attention to what I do when I feel that way. Since I spend most of my time alone, in my home office, it seems natural to start considering how I feel there. I've set myself up to be self-employed working mainly for a non-profit organization, and things are getting busy, filled with endless details to track, social media to create, virtual distances and many factors out of my control.
However, I am oddly calm and practical as I connect with myself. When I focus on my role—using my skills and talents to promote our cause—and stop judging people or predicting the outcomes, I can reflect on my gifts, and life becomes surprisingly easy. I then begin to see the gifts in myself and others.
Most activities that help evoke these feelings of purpose involve transforming ideas, gathering information, and ensuring everyone's point of view is included. As the communications officer, I feel like I have the right job, even though I don’t always feel like I’m in the perfect place.
To combat those negative feelings, I’ve decided to lower my expectations. Rather than determining whether this is the ideal place for me, I focus on the one crucial thing: engaging in my purpose. I am trying to let go of what I think I should be doing and simply do and be.
After all, it’s really all up to me. Why should I torment myself with thoughts of making mistakes, being unhappy, or feeling unfulfilled? Isn’t it much better to show up, seek confirmation of my gifts, and raise my energy to attract what I want?
That’s precisely what is happening. I’ve discovered that three of my gifts are wisdom, writing, and facilitation. So, I guess I’m getting it. I’m living life as I should and looking forward to it getting even better.
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