The purpose of my LOP work is to speak my truth, as honestly as I can, so that there is a voice out there that may inspire others to honestly be who they really are.
When I was young I did not see or hear those around me talking about what I was experiencing inside, so I believed that what I was feeling had to be wrong. That just led me to depression.
So, I write these words for anyone who may be wondering if they are wrong about what they feel. I realize now all I had wanted in those younger days was assistance in believing in who I really am (WIRA), and perhaps somewhere in all these words there will be something to assist you in believing in who you really are.
What was I believing that I did not hear others talking about? That mediocrity is not our purpose. Who we really are is so much more than that. We are not meant to all be the same. We are meant to express our genius selves out into the world, and that will contribute in ways we will never completely comprehend. We may not end up being rich or famous, but it won't matter. We will be remembering, trusting, and expressing who we really are, and that is the life of a 'rock star'.
Living On Purpose (LOP) is remembering, believing in, and expressing who we really are. This blog is the sharing of the moment by moment experience of practicing Living On Purpose . . . because we all want to feel good.
Thursday 6 December 2012
Advent
Posted to Facebook December 10th.
The church I grew up in had many holiday traditions. One of them was lighting a candle in the advent wreath each Sunday in December. Each candle represents an essence of Christmas -- Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
Here is my LOP Advent:
December 2nd -- HOPE: not a fear-filled worry about the future, but a belief without evidence of the well-being that abounds.
December 9th -- PEACE: not everyone behaving in a similar way, but the harmony that our differences working together creates.
December 16th -- JOY: not a trouble free life, but a life of transcending that which troubles.
December 23rd -- LOVE: not predicated on you making me feel good, because me, unconditionally loving you, always feels good.
Merry Christmas!
The church I grew up in had many holiday traditions. One of them was lighting a candle in the advent wreath each Sunday in December. Each candle represents an essence of Christmas -- Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
Here is my LOP Advent:
December 2nd -- HOPE: not a fear-filled worry about the future, but a belief without evidence of the well-being that abounds.
December 9th -- PEACE: not everyone behaving in a similar way, but the harmony that our differences working together creates.
December 16th -- JOY: not a trouble free life, but a life of transcending that which troubles.
December 23rd -- LOVE: not predicated on you making me feel good, because me, unconditionally loving you, always feels good.
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday 5 December 2012
"Yes Man!"
Jim Carrey was up to his antics again in 2008 in the movie 'Yes Man' where he plays a guy that gets himself out of a downward spiral by saying 'yes' to everything. Of course, saying yes to everything leads him into all kinds of situations and subsequent hilarity, however, there is a depth to this underlying premise that I love.
I can feel the benefit, and momentum, of yessing my way through my day, my week, my life. It doesn't mean that I will agree to be and do everything that is presented to me. It means I want to FIND THE YES in every situation and, therefore, I keep myself moving forward, out of resistance, and not blocking what it is I do want.
If someone asks me to join in on an outing and I don't really feel like being a part of it, I can yes my way by honoring the desire I have for some quiet time; like perhaps to read a book.
If someone asks for some assistance on a project and I'd like to help but don't feel I have the time, I can yes my way by believing there is a solution that allows me to be involved in a comfortable way.
If the city wants to increase my taxes, I can yes my way by acknowledging the services they provide that I appreciate the most, and by believing in my affluence.
If someone is doing something differently than how I would like it done, I can yes my way by looking for the benefits of doing it in this new way.
If I am feeling overwhelmed or pressured by holiday season activities, I can yes my way by deciding which traditions I love the most and following through with one or two.
If I am tired of the job I am in, I can yes my way by focusing on the clarity I now have about what I want next.
If things don't seem to be moving forward fast enough, I can yes my way by appreciating the freedom I am enjoying, and excitedly anticipate all that is to come.
If the person I am living with is not everything I had dreamed, I can yes my way by remembering what I initially loved about them.
If I don't have the income to cover all the 'outgo' I can yes my way by knowing there are opportunities out there of which I am ready to be a part.
LOP is knowing that every time I respond with a 'no' (closing), there is a 'Yes' (opening) that awaits for me.
I can feel the benefit, and momentum, of yessing my way through my day, my week, my life. It doesn't mean that I will agree to be and do everything that is presented to me. It means I want to FIND THE YES in every situation and, therefore, I keep myself moving forward, out of resistance, and not blocking what it is I do want.
If someone asks me to join in on an outing and I don't really feel like being a part of it, I can yes my way by honoring the desire I have for some quiet time; like perhaps to read a book.
If someone asks for some assistance on a project and I'd like to help but don't feel I have the time, I can yes my way by believing there is a solution that allows me to be involved in a comfortable way.
If the city wants to increase my taxes, I can yes my way by acknowledging the services they provide that I appreciate the most, and by believing in my affluence.
If someone is doing something differently than how I would like it done, I can yes my way by looking for the benefits of doing it in this new way.
If I am feeling overwhelmed or pressured by holiday season activities, I can yes my way by deciding which traditions I love the most and following through with one or two.
If I am tired of the job I am in, I can yes my way by focusing on the clarity I now have about what I want next.
If things don't seem to be moving forward fast enough, I can yes my way by appreciating the freedom I am enjoying, and excitedly anticipate all that is to come.
If the person I am living with is not everything I had dreamed, I can yes my way by remembering what I initially loved about them.
If I don't have the income to cover all the 'outgo' I can yes my way by knowing there are opportunities out there of which I am ready to be a part.
LOP is knowing that every time I respond with a 'no' (closing), there is a 'Yes' (opening) that awaits for me.
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