You only have to look around you at your friends, family and colleagues to see that there is an abundance of people who have talents, yet many are held back by a mortgage, a family, lack of confidence or some other reason.
Deep inside us we all have a dream of living a thriving, prosperous life, but often we're unsure of how to navigate our way through the issues that come our way, and too many people, too often, give up and start making excuses to themselves about success being for others.
What I think is vitally important, and something that is often completely ignored these days is this: no-one else is quite like you. That's right, you are unique - as unique as a sacred place, rare bird or a beautiful flower.
This uniqueness seeps out of you each and every day. It can't help it. It's because it is who you really are. When this uniqueness is suppress, negative feelings like frustration, anger or disillusionment rise.
You only have to look at the statistics that employers publish about lost days through stress or other related sicknesses to know something is not right in the employment market. This is nothing more than individuals forgetting about their unique gifts and trying force themselves into a role they have no energy for.
What I work with is Life Purpose. Life Purpose is all about starting with the unique gift you were born with and using that as the central driving force for your whole life. Working like this clears away the clutter of reasons and excuses. It re-ignites the fire of life.
You only need remember a time when you totally loved what you were doing. If you remember a time like this, you'll know you were in timeless awareness - where the hours slipped by without you realising.
I'm one of the fortunate ones, I'm absorbed by work I love. It took some initial searching to find my purpose, but I'm now totally absorbed by what I do and earn my living from doing what I love.
If you've been signed off work recently with stress, feel lethargic, overweight, depressed, lost and often unsure then I strongly suggest reviewing your life purpose. If you don't you're going to drift through life like a boat drifts across the sea when it has no rudder.
Suggestion ? Take time to consider all your talents and gifts. What have you been doing when you have been completely absorbed and lost all track of time? What areas do you feel you haven't explored that you would have like to have done? Ask other people what they see as being your strengths, talents and gifts. What do they think is unique about you?
Jo Ball (LCA, Dip, NLP) is a Life Purpose Coach. She'd love you to join up to her free monthly newsletter full of ideas, tips and stories on living life on purpose. What's more when you join the fast growing readership she'll send you a free e-book, Greater Steps to Happiness as a thank you gift. Join Jo now at



So you've read "Think and Grow Rich", and you've got... Read More
Aging is inevitable, but its most negative effects can be... Read More
On Valentine's Day, or any romantic interlude, lovers should woo... Read More
Most people have some aspects of themselves that they would... Read More
What I am about to tell you will take a... Read More
Dick and Jay sat on the ground outside the shed.... Read More
What does one do when one is too old, too... Read More
Did you ever wonder why it sometimes seems that communications... Read More
Do you remember your younger years when you and your... Read More
Very often when you are talking to people what you... Read More
Do you hear yourself saying? When I have enough money,... Read More
I want you to think about something for a few... Read More
Congratulations! You are the world's expert.That's right: you are the... Read More
This year (2004), I've completed over 64 seminars. And one... Read More
Say the word 'intuition,' and some cringe. It sounds too... Read More
Imagine that you could boost your confidence, courage, and compassion... Read More
"Within you is the power to change your life"Lately I've... Read More
This article was written for one purpose:To explain to you... Read More
Have you ever had an overwhelming problem or issue? Was... Read More
"To succeed, planning alone is insufficient. One must improve as... Read More
Underearning is a process of not really making enough to... Read More
Disclaimer: All the thoughts expressed are my views only! Your... Read More
For years it seems as though the secrets to obtaining... Read More
"If you can see it, you can have it." Is... Read More
Good luck was not part of my life for many... Read More
Some people lure romance to them. Some folks magnetize riches.... Read More
The Law of Attraction T-ToolTM is the single most useful... Read More
Intuition is an incredible resource and gift that we have... Read More
It was a long walk but someone had to do... Read More
I believe in myself, therefore, I have all that my... Read More
I'd like you to do an exercise with me.I want... Read More
Bad habits, we all have them. They keep us... Read More
"Before I had a lot of money, I was really... Read More
If we all got everything we wanted, most of us... Read More
Descartes once wrote, "I think, therefore I am!" and 'hidden'... Read More
We all have a privately held belief system that defines... Read More
Many people on the planet are realizing that the key... Read More
The Law of ThanksgivingIt's easy to be grateful around the... Read More
Very often when you are talking to people what you... Read More
Are you clear on your unique qualities, talents and personal... Read More
We should strive to attain a desireless state. As long... Read More
When we are faced with making a change we often... Read More
Remember back in school days when you needed a permission... Read More
If you can do anything in this time in your... Read More
Whose life are you living? Are you living your dream... Read More
What do you do when circumstances seem out of control?... Read More
Last month I was on another adventure, fishing Dog Lake... Read More
"Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams.... Read More
At heart, everyone's an artist. In practice, of course, this... Read More
Charm did not play a very large role in that... Read More
Attraction |