Characteristics of Inherited Purpose
Fear, not Love: While our true purpose is based in love, the
inherited purpose is based in fear. It's fabricated when we feel
unsafe or threatened. Its primary job is to keep us safe,
secure, and ultimately small, and it is masterful at its job.
Something Missing: A life primarily shaped by inherited purpose
is missing some basic elements, including satisfaction,
fulfillment, and joy.
A Background Phenomenon: Because we grew up with the inherited
purpose shaping our lives, it lives in the background of our
consciousness. It's like the sound of the refrigerator we never
hear until it suddenly cuts off. In fact, being in the
background is what gives it so much power in our life. Thus,
it's as important for each of us to become as clear about our
inherited purpose as our true purpose. Default Mechanism: Last
of all, the inherited purpose is the default mechanism of being
human. If you're not familiar with the term "default mechanism,"
think of a screen saver on a computer. If you don't tap on the
keyboard after a certain period of time, the screen saver
function defaults and takes over. The same is true of your
inherited purpose. You don't ever need to worry that you will
one day wake up not knowing who you are, because the inherited
purpose will always be there to tell you who you are and to
shape your life--if you don't choose to have your life shaped by
something else, such as your true life purpose.