In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to get caught in the routine—working hard, meeting obligations, or sometimes, just seeking comfort and escape. But amidst all this, we often forget one crucial truth: we are the architects of our lives.
Imagine taking a more deliberate approach, shaping your life with intention and purpose. What if you viewed life as a blank canvas, ready for your unique vision? What if you felt empowered to design, create, and bring to life what truly resonates with your heart?
Here are three profound questions to help you create the
life you desire. Embrace them wholeheartedly. Don't just skim through—immerse
yourself in these questions. Dedicate time, take a walk, carry a notebook, and
start crafting your vision. Remember, it's your life you're shaping.
Question 1: What Do You Want to Create?
If you could have anything in life, what would it be? Think beyond material possessions. Envision relationships, experiences, ways of living, and states of being.
What does your heart truly desire? Why is it important to you?
Consider these examples:
- **Purposeful Service:** Helping others face their fears
and create meaningful lives.
- **Deep Connections:** Building intimate and nourishing
relationships with loved ones.
- **Health and Vitality:** Maintaining vibrant health
through proper sleep, diet, and exercise.
- **Adventure and Wonder:** Embracing curiosity and
exploration.
- **Dream Home:** A house by the beach, with daily ocean dives.
I'm actively working towards these goals because I've chosen to pursue what my heart calls for. What about you? What matters most to you? Are you willing to step out of your comfort zone to create it? If not, perhaps comfort is what you truly value most.
Don’t worry about perfection. Write down whatever comes to
mind. Your list can evolve over time. Discuss it with others, go for walks, and
let your vision grow.
Question 2: What Are the Required Actions?
With a draft of your desired life, ask yourself: what
actions are necessary to make it a reality?
List the essential steps. Accuracy isn't as important as getting started.
Here are some examples:
- **Vibrant Health:** Get 7.5 hours of sleep nightly, eat 90% whole foods, exercise and meditate daily.
- **Beach House:** Save money, find a plot near the beach,
increase income through specific actions.
Some goals can be pursued immediately. For instance, living with curiosity and adventure can start now. For others, like fostering deep relationships, dedicate time each day to nurture these connections.
Identify the actions required for each goal. Make a list and commit to taking these steps. Are you ready to take these actions? If not, reconsider your true priorities. Maybe there's something else, like comfort or rest, that you value more.
Question 3: How Do You Handle Resistance?
Begin taking daily actions. Keep a short list of required steps and their purposes visible each day. Reflect at the end of each day and week: how are you progressing? What's hindering you? What adjustments are needed?
Crucially, examine your response when you face resistance.
Do you seek distractions, comfort, busywork, or self-criticism? Do you overwork, hide, or fall into perfectionism or addiction?
This is where the real challenge lies. Until now, your plans were abstract. Resistance reveals your patterns—the fears that have kept you from your desired life. These fears drive us into routine and obligation, avoiding the uncomfortable.
The true work starts here: confront your fears with curiosity, love, and adventure. Embrace your fears as part of the journey, living the life you envision even when fears arise. For me, this means facing fears with a spirit of wonder and intimacy, just as I’d dive into the ocean—with enthusiasm and love.
How will you live when faced with fears?
Creating your dream life means living it as you build it.
So, what will you create from this moment forward?
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