2. Be Open To Learning As Much As You Can About Yourself (Through Whatever Means Possible)
Never stop learning about yourself. The more you are willing to know about yourself, the easier it will be to get to the bottom of what you are passionate about. Soul searching, self-discovery, self-reflection, personal growth are all part of the process of figuring out your passion.
Some specific ways to learn more about yourself:
- Read personal growth and self-help articles and books
- Read eye-opening, spiritual books that will give you insight into your true nature
- Practice mediation or do some kind of mind calming, relaxation, or focus exercises
- Talk to people about their own struggles and how they overcame them
- Talk to people about their life experiences and learn from their wisdom
- Do self-discovery exercises
- Keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings
- Take career and personality tests
- Read articles about finding your calling, purpose, passion
- Do some numerology on your name and birthday
- Get an astrological reading
- Ask people close to you about you
- Answer self-reflective questions
- Research the internet with any questions that you have…you can gain new perspectives and insights and thus learn more about yourself
- Take up a new hobby such as cooking, playing an instrument, painting, or gardening
- Take some psychology classes or courses (or relatable field)
- Have deep, insightful conversations with people
- Hire a life or career coach, counselor, or healer
Remember though, learn what you can through these methods, but take it with a grain of salt. Don’t get too attached to the results of a personality test or astrological reading, or the feedback from a coach or friend, as ultimately only YOU know who you are and what is right for you. Don’t let anything limit you from becoming who you want to be, while also reflecting on the insights that you gain through these methods.
3. Literally Announce To The World (And To Other People) That You Are On A Mission To Find Yourself!
When you put this energy out there that you want answers, the universe hears you and gives you what you ask for. You start attracting situations, experiences, resources and people to you that will help you get the answers that you need. Just be patient with receiving these answers.
When I was searching for answers and on a mission to “find myself” and my passion, everyone around me knew that I was on this path. I was very open to talking about this because firstly, I am obviously very interested in this topic, but second, I knew that if I don’t communicate what I need, people won’t be able to help me in the form of advice, wisdom, guidance, and recommendations.
Now I know that it’s not just people who help you, but the energies as a whole literally align to help you, which sometimes come in the form of people…and other times in the form of a new job, a new opportunity, a new book, a new course, a new adventure. So put it out there and see all that you get back!!!
4. Live With Your Decision For A While
Sometimes we get excited about an idea so much so that we think THIS. IS. IT. I FOUND WHAT I WANT TO DO. We focus mainly on the good, and fantasize about how dreamy and perfect our life would be. But then a few weeks later when the initial excitement wears off, it starts to become more real, and we become uninterested. Not because the path is too hard, but because it simply isn’t what we really want to do.
This happened to me time and time again. I was what my husband called “wishy washy.” And he might have been right, but that’s what happens when you experiment with new ideas. You seem wishy washy.
But don’t let that stop you! It’s okay to have new ideas, to get excited about them, and to live and think as if “this is it.” Actually, I highly recommend it!
Live with your decision for at least a few weeks. Imagine yourself doing it for a living. And don’t let the negatives scare you off. And if after a few weeks you are still excited, interested and feel good about your decision, then you know you’re onto something good!
5. Be Open And Accepting Of Whatever Answers You Do Find Along The Way
As you’re searching for answers, you will gather a lot of insight about yourself and life as a whole. Some insights may come as a surprise to you, and some may challenge your thinking. However, you have to keep an open mind and be accepting of whatever answers, insights, and solutions you find along the way, be it about yourself or the world as we know it.
The TRUTH is the only thing that will set you free, so don’t limit yourself to just what you think you know. A good rule of thumb for deciphering whether something is true or false, is that the truth will connect with you at a very deep level. When you hear the truth, it will resonate with you greatly, and you will feel as though you have known it the whole time. But you have to be open in order to connect to this feeling of truth within you. Conversely, if you are…
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