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copyright © 1997 by Karyn Greenstreet. All
rights reserved.
We live in a
society that says, "The more you do, the more successful you
are." Blame it on the Puritan Work Ethic. We rush to get
our family ready in the morning, rush to work, rush to get our job done so
that we can rush home and go to soccer practice (Girl Scouts, skating
practice, business meetings, dinners with friends, you name it).
Thousands, millions, of
people are unhappy with their lives. They feel their life lacks
meaning and purpose. They want more in their life. Maybe they
want to start their own business, or start a family. Some want to be
more involved with their church. Others simply want more time to read a
good book. Many are searching for passion and purpose in their lives
-- the reason they were put on Earth.
It's hard to find time
to listen to that quiet inner voice when you're life is completely
full. Instead of adding more things to your life in order to find
fulfillment, consider this -- what are you willing to get rid of?
Until you create room
in your life where the quiet voice of Spirit can dwell, your life will
feel empty and meaningless. Until you create a life that's not
completely filled to the brim, how can you attract something new into it?
Back in the early 90's,
after a happy single life, I decided that I was ready for a more serious,
long-term relationship. My life, however, was incredibly full
already - a full-time day job, a part-time job as a wedding photographer
(every weekend!), friends, family, craft projects, devouring fiction books
nightly, and four cats. My apartment -- and my life -- was
jam-packed and overflowing.
I decided to look for a
house. I didn't look for a small house for one person. I
looked for a large house, at least 3 bedrooms, and enough physical space
for 2 people to live comfortably. I cut back on my wedding
photography schedule. I cut back on my volunteer work, and I cut
back on friendships where I was doing all the work to keep the friendship
alive. I created space in my life, physically, emotionally and
spiritually, for a special relationship to enter. Within one year of
buying my new home and changing my life, I met my husband-to-be.
Coincidence? I think not!
So, consider this: If
you have something special you'd like to add to your life, if you would
like to discover your purpose and passion in life, what can you let go of
in order to create the physical and emotional space for this new life?
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Karyn Greenstreet is a Self Employment expert and small business coach. She
shares tips, techniques and strategies with self-employed people to boost
clarity and focus, create sustainable motivation, and increase sales and
profits.
Visit her website at
www.PassionForBusiness.com
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