The Magic of Dreaming Big
If you dont dream big enough, you major in minor things. A sad
fact of life is that people dont live to achieve their fullest
potential. Most of the time, the act of surviving consumes them.
Earning enough to live a comfortable lifestyle takes up all
their time. And in the end, they have yet to find meaning and
fulfilment in their lives.
Whats wrong here? How is it that people who have a job, with
steady income and a comfortable lifestyle, can still find their
lives lacking meaning and value? Shouldnt they be happy because
they have money coming in; they can buy and do what they want?
Realize that achieving a life of fulfilment and happiness is not
just about making tons of money, enjoying luxuries, and
free-time off thats only part of it. The other part is what many
people miss: Its about realizing your lifes purpose and acting
on it every day. This produces a passion that makes your life
worth living. It frees your heart from the binds of meaningless
routine work, and gives you a brighter future to look forward
to. Everyday will be a new day, where you wake up and say, This
is a day to play! And off you go, out to make tons of money and
live the high life. But this time, you have a purpose in doing
so, and thats why you are happy.
So how do you realize your purpose? How do you know what you can
be?
Each of us is unique. Our personalities, desires, and life
callings are different. I cant tell you what your fullest
potential is. The word your implies that you must decide what
fullest potential means to you what is your souls calling? We
all have innate potential or greatness that lies dormant within
us, until we uncover it and nurture it. Note that I said
uncover, not discover because when you discover, it is something
new and unknown. But when you uncover, it is realizing potential
that has always been there. To release your potential, youve
got to have an idea of what it is. You need to have the big
picture of your life clearly imagined in your mind. This vision
gives you a destination, but doesnt show you how to get there.
Thats fine. Well draw our own road map later. Just being able to
see this vision is already a major step to realizing your lifes
purpose. So how do you get a vision? There are a few methods,
and I will suggest some that have worked for me.
**Ways to Get a Vision**
1. Personal Dreamtime Take some time off, maybe in the evening
or on the weekend for a comfortable moment of personal
reflection. Put some soothing music into the CD player the kind
that relaxes you and frees your mind. Sit or lie down, your
choice. While you relax, begin by remembering the past. Start
when you were young. What were your childhood dreams? What had
you always wanted to become? Remember that. Now, progress
through your life as it has unfolded until the present time.
Noticing how your dreams have changed. While you do so, feel
with your heart for the dream that most inspires you and fills
you with wonder. As if you would say, Thats wonderful or thats
awesome! This dream is a potential calling.
2. Keep a Record Memory distorts over time. But you can see your
life objectively if you keep a record of it. This record is
essential to becoming aware of the big picture of your life as
it unfolds everyday. Start a personal journal. Write down your
thoughts before bedtime. Take note of what went well today, what
you look forward to tomorrow, and what wish to dream about
tonight. By steadily collecting your innermost thoughts, you can
track your progress through life, seeing if any significant
changes have occurred. And if so, for better or for worse?
Take photos of your friends, places you visit, yourself at your
best and so on. Photos bring back vivid memories, and are
accurate records of your life. If you use a digital camera, you
might want to start a journal on your computer. Then you can add
photos, video, and audio to your journal. You can also print out
your nicely formatted journal to share with friends, or publish
it on the Internet. Recommended Journaling Software: The Journal
http://www.e-journal.us 3. Do a Numerological Analysis
Strangely, numerology is a good source of insight when it comes
to realizing your purpose in life. The calculations for birth
path, destiny number, and name analysis may uncover for you a
purpose you had cast aside, but deep in your heart, known all
your life. You might find yourself saying, Hey thats true
interesting! Free and Complete Numerology Reading:
http://www.sun-angel.com/numerology
4. Do a Personality Test Take an MBTI test (Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator). You can find free tests on the Internet. Then get
this book: The Millionaire Code 16 Paths to Wealth Building, by
Paul B. Farrell. It lists each of the 16 MBTI personalities, and
how each personality type has built wealth using their own
unique characteristics. Check it out! Free MBTI Test:
http://www.humanmetrics.com (click on Jung Typology Test)
As you explore these methods, I suggest you keep a life-purpose
folder. This could simply be a section in your journal, or a
file by itself. In it, write down and compile everything about
your lifes purpose. Try writing out a vision statement. List out
your top ten life goals, and create a long list of what you
enjoy doing. Think about how you can make a living doing what
you enjoy. Once a month, make it a point to review what you have
written. As you look over these precious details, you will gain
an overview of your desires and aspirations. Your lifes purpose
will become clearer to you. But dont stop there, keep collecting
more insights. You can also add the readings from your
personality test, your numerology test and descriptions of what
you see in your dreams. All will help to bring you greater
clarity and vision in your life.
Once you have an idea of what your purpose and passion could be,
start it now! Even if its only in a small way because experience
is the greatest teacher. Your experience will tell you whether
this is your lifes purpose. Does it ignite the passion in you?
You need to try out your purpose and see if it fits! Think of a
job you can volunteer for, or a special project you can start on
your own. By starting it now, you are giving yourself the
opportunity to experience living your purpose.
At the end of your life, you are going to look back on all that
youve done. Your greatest achievements and your happiest
moments. You want to be able to say, Yes, Ive lived a great
life. Im grateful for everything life has given me. And to do
that, you need to start now. Get that journal, do those tests,
and write down those thoughts because youre getting older, and
you need to uncover your purpose to live a happier, more
fulfilling life.