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In our commitment to living a life we love, we’ve found that it’s important - no, it’s essential - that we continually question what is and what isn’t working. And that’s our challenge to you. Right now, ask yourself:
- Am I still passionate about what I’m doing?
- Do I enjoy the people I spend time with?
- Do I love where I live?
If the answer to each of these questions isn’t an enthusiastic “yes,” then you need to make an adjustment.
Time and again, we’ve been offered opportunities that seem to offer overwhelming advantages but often enough, we’ve turned those opportunities down. Why? Because they didn’t feel right. We’ve learned to trust our instincts and we take our feelings seriously enough to use them as our guides.
Of course we all need to take practical considerations into account but sometimes, the more logical choices just don’t feel right. And we’ve found that those feelings are what make the difference between a life that’s good enough and a life that’s vital, passionate, meaningful.
Whether you call it instinct or intuition, whether it comes from your heart or your gut, you need to trust your feelings and use them to determine your choices. That’s how you create a life you can love.
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I’ve just rediscovered the concept of following my gut. After a couple of weeks of cathartic experience, I’ve realized that my intuition and passion have always served me; it’s been my choice whether or not to follow them.
When I follow my intuition and passion, I just feel better. Maybe things don’t always work out, but I’m happier for having taken the chance.
I’m on the verge of a major life change - redefining how I live and what I do - so I can get much closer to who I really am. It’s a little scary - maybe even a lot scary - but I’m trying to take small steps that become much bigger steps. I know this is the right thing to do, although convincing myself is taking a bit of work.
Like many others, you’re an inspiration to me, simply because you’ve followed your heart. Thanks for all your great writings and please, keep posting!
Peter, remember that knowledge always trumps fear. The more you learn about whatever it is you’d like to do, the more confident you become. That’s why the “R” in our 5-Step D.R.E.A.M. Guide is so important. It stands for “Research” and the more research you do, the more you’ll minimize and manage your fear.
It sounds like you’re on an exciting journey. Have fun and continue to listen to your heart. Whether your steps are small or big, you’re still moving in the right direction!