What do you really want in life?
Most people don’t discover what they want in life until it’s time to die – and that’s a shame.
Most people spend the best years of
their lives watching television or doing things they dislike. An author
described humanity by saying, “Most people die at twenty and are buried
at eighty.” Are you one of the living zombies?
What do you really want in life?
Some
people struggle in answering such question. When asked what they want
or what their goals in life are, many are unsure. They dillydally in
their decision, hardly giving any thought about what they want in life.
People without definite goals are letting time pass them by. Are you one
of these people?
If you are undecided about what you want out of life, do not worry. There are many ways of discovering your purpose in life.
To discover what you want in life, try looking deep into your heart.
Oftentimes, people are ruled by logic. People live by what they think
they should be or by what others like them to be. The discovery process
is the perfect time to listen to your heart. What your heart desires
comes from the whispers of your authentic self. Your authentic self is
the real you.
Listen
to your heart to be able to listen to your authentic self. What your
heart says usually feels right. What your heart desires is what you
usually love to do and this represents your passion. Anything done with
passion is like play where the task is accomplished without hesitation.
You pour out your very best and feel no pressure or resistance.
You
will totally enjoy doing things that are your passion. Setbacks,
difficulties, and obstacles will make it more challenging, but should
not deter you from pursuing your goals. Naturally, there may be barriers
that may prevent you from reaching your goal, but your heart’s desire
will find ways to overcome these barriers so that you may ultimately get
what you want in life. Remember this: the universe supports people who
are pursuing their passion and those who are pursuing their destiny.
However,
this does not mean that you don’t use your head. People are born with
both the mind and heart. Your duty is to live your best life and be in
harmony with your mind and heart. The poet Rumi wisely said, “Live
completely in the head and you cannot feel the breath and rhythm of
life. Live completely in the heart and you may find yourself acting like
a love-struck fool with poor judgment and discipline. It’s all a fine
balance - the head and heart must forge a lifetime partnership if one
wants to live a beautiful life.”
Listen to your instinct.
Part of human nature is the mysterious and spontaneous reaction on
things. Often times, these are called instincts. Your authentic self
communicates with you and guides you via instincts. Instincts are those
gentle nudges that urge you to act and follow a certain path. Your role
then is to listen attentively.
Often
times, we listen to what others say and allow them to run our lives.
Parents often do this to their children. “We come from a family of
doctors, so my son must also be a doctor.” How often do we hear this
from parents who have good intentions for their children? Parents
unconsciously block the true expression of their child’s real self and
calling. Friends and critics will discourage you and point out the
impossibility of your dream. Before heeding their advice, evaluate the
accomplishments of the critics. Did they achieve theirs dreams? Do they
dream big at all?
Remember,
it is your destiny that is in line, not theirs. It doesn’t mean,
though, that you will not listen to what other people say. Hear them out
just the same. But the final decision should be yours.
There
is only thing to remember: Every person, to live truly and greatly,
must define how he wants to live and what his brightest life will look
like. Listen to your instincts and follow your heart’s desire. You will never go wrong.
