PURPOSEFUL POINTER -- HOW DO YOU EAT AN ELEPHANT?
I discovered this 'Purposeful Pointer' while working through the
process of deciding about going on my trip to Louisiana to help
with the pets displaced by Katrina. It reminded me of the old
riddle: "How do you eat an elephant?"
Answer - one bite at a time.
When you find yourself challenged by a purpose project, try
taking it 'one bite at a time.' What's the one next step that
would allow you to move forward? Take it, then re-evaluate to
see if you want to continue the journey. If so, ask yourself
what's the next step? When the answer comes, take it. Keep
checking in with yourself to be sure the steps are consistent
with your true purpose.
For example, my trip to Louisiana to help out with the displaced
animals started by my asking my inner guidance for a "Katrina
Inspired Purpose Project" before retiring one night. When I was
awoken by the idea to volunteer my veterinary services to help
the animals, I balked at first. It felt too large and too hard.
Yet, as I checked in further, I realized that was mostly my
Inherited Purpose trying to take over, so I simply took the next
step by going online to see if veterinary volunteers were even
needed. When I learned they were, I filled out a couple
applications -- the next step, then the next, then the next.
Try it out. You might learn what I relearned recently: You might
not be able to tell where the breadcrumbs of your purpose and
passion are leading you, but you'll never be disappointed where
you end up.