5 years ago, I was at a workshop, when our workshop leader,
Raphael Cushnir, asked us to write what came to our mind when answering the
question: What if I truly lived in accord with my heart’s desire?
I just recently reread what I had written 5 years ago. Here
are some of the things I put down:
I said that I would continue on the path that I am on,
following what I have always wanted to do, without fear or doubt. I would not worry about failing, because I am
doing what I want to do, what I am meant to do. I would try to help people be
their authentic selves and facilitate their personal growth. I would not be
afraid to try things that might not go anywhere, but would provide me with some
learning. I would get a cat, since I have always wanted one. I would not be
afraid to make powerful requests of people and ask for what I want and need in
order to be successful in my quest. I would find a way to be peaceful every
day. I would be in a loving relationship. I would no longer seek approval from
the outside or look to others to determine the direction that I am going in. I
would see myself as the leader in my own life.
As I am looking at my life now, I realize that I have
indeed followed my heart’s desire over the last 5 years. I am pursuing what I feel is
my purpose in life, I am helping others be authentic and further their personal
growth. I am a doggie Mommy (not a kitty, but close! ;-) ), I am in a loving
relationship, and I have a daily morning practice that brings me peace. The only difference is that I have pursued
all of these things with fear and doubt present every step along the way.
My heart’s desire was that I would take this path without
any fear or doubt. Without any worries of failing. Without being afraid to ask
for what I want. Without seeking approval from others.
However, the truth is, every time we make changes in our
lives, every time we step out of our comfort zone, every time we take a risk or
try something new, our fears, doubts, and worries get triggered. They show up
in various forms: Our Inner Critic comes out to judge and question what we
are doing. We procrastinate in order to avoid failing or making a
mistake. We escape into an activity that feels safe, whether that’s
watching too much TV, overeating, or surfing the Web for hours on end. Or we
throw ourselves into our work or keep ourselves so busy that we can’t breathe.
Can we live our hearts desire? Absolutely. Will fear, doubt,
and worry come up along the way? You betcha. Will that keep us from what we really want? That is our choice to make.
If we truly want to live our hearts desire, we need to manage
this fear and don’t let it run our life. And that takes practice. We can summon
our Inner Champion to motivate and encourage us. We can acknowledge ourselves
for every step we take. We can remind ourselves of all the positive feedback we
get from others. And we can seek out friends, colleagues, mentors, coaches and
groups to help and support us on this journey.
What if you truly lived in accord with your heart’s desire?
What would your life look like? Take a moment to write down
what comes to your mind. And as you embark on your journey of living the life
you want, know that fears and doubts may come along for the ride, but if you
surround yourself with the right support, they do not have to hold you back.
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