Do you feel like your life is a series of mundane tasks and unfulfilling obligations?
Do you find yourself with more questions than answers?
Is there an underlying sense that something about your life just doesn’t seem right, but you don’t know what it is?
It is the ultimate question of life: what are we here for?
Is it to serve our own self-interests, or to find meaning in something larger than ourselves?
We all have a sense of purpose, but what does it really mean to live authentically with our purpose?
What is the journey like for those who are committed to their deep calling and desire to make an impact in the world through their work?
I will share my own personal story in this article, on how I came into alignment with my true self and discovered that my life’s work was not about me.
It became clear that living in service to others would bring out the best version of myself.
One day I woke up to the realisation that my life was empty. I had achieved all the goals I set for myself academically and professionally but still felt like something was missing. The emptiness left me feeling lost and hopeless.
I turned to meditation as a way to fill this void in my being but didn’t know where to start or how much time to devote each day.
After years of trial-and-error on how best to practice I have been practising for over 10 years and I must say that it has not always been easy.
There are many different schools of thought on how to practice with the most success. It can be difficult to decide which path is best, but there are a few things you should know before making your decision.
1. What is your goal?
Everyone has a goal. You may not be aware of it, but you have something deep down inside that is driving your every action and decision.
What is yours?
Why are you doing what you’re doing?
How do you measure success?
Do you have a plan to reach them?
Most people don’t. They aimlessly flounder about, never getting anywhere in life. Maybe they think that luck will eventually come their way and solve all of their problems for them.
But what if I told you there was an easier way to get where you want to go without waiting on something outside of yourself? Don’t get me wrong, you still have to put the work in! If the ‘greedy gurus’ tell you it’s simple, well I tell you BOLLOCKS!
‘You still have to put the work at your purpose and goals.’
What I will say is when you love what you do, it doesn’t matter that you work hard because it doesn’t feel like work. But you have got to define your goals to start with.
Define your vision
As someone who has been deeply entrenched in the world of spirituality for many years now, I have seen firsthand how easy it is to get lost in the shuffle and lose sight of what matters most.
The spiritual entrepreneur needs to be mindful about where their energy goes and what they focus on during this time when we are all being called into action to do our part for humanity.
It’s never too late to take stock and make conscious decisions about where you want your energy directed. Many people are not aware of the amount of energy they have and where it is going. If you’re tired all the time but still feel like you need to be productive, your energy may be going into things that drain you instead of charge you up.
It’s important to make conscious decisions about where you want your energy directed so that it can serve its natural purpose: to help us create a life we love.
Do you find your mind racing with the thoughts of all of the things that need to be done?
Are you feeling a sense of overwhelm with all the tasks at hand?
The first step in managing this stress is by assessing where your energy is being directed.
The next time you feel yourself getting overwhelmed, stop and ask yourself: “Where am I directing my energy?” You can then choose to redirect it or continue on as if nothing happened. To help avoid future instances, make conscious decisions about where you want your energy directed.
For most people, as they go through their day-to-day lives, there are many things that happen to them without much thought or intention on their part. These thoughts and intentions can be either positive or negative because we have both an inner critic and inner cheerleader in our minds constantly trying to influence what we think about everything that happens to us.
We all know how easy it is for our inner critic to get the better of us when something goes wrong! The energy you put into your life is real. It can make a difference in the way you live and how successful you are with what’s important to you.
When we invest our time, love, money and attention on things that don’t really matter or have any meaning for us it takes away from the things that do. And even if they seem to be positive at first glance, all of those little decisions add up over time and eventually take their toll on your happiness levels.
So where should your focus be?
What areas of your life need more attention?
How will this change how you feel about yourself today?
Those are the questions everyone needs to ask themselves when they’re investing in their future happiness levels so they can see, feel, know if they are still living within their vision.
Do you have a purpose...
Do you ever feel lost?
Like your purpose is out of reach or like you are wandering aimlessly without a map to guide you. You’re not alone.
For many people, starting their own business can feel like the answer to all of life’s questions. It was for me when I left my job and started my first company at age 36.
But if that doesn’t work out, what then? Where do we find our true calling in life?
We each have a unique set of gifts, talents, passions and interests which form our personality type and make us different from everyone else on this planet. And yet it seems as though most people spend years searching for “the one” thing they want to do with their lives.
How do you know if you are living your purpose?
Many people believe that everyone has a spiritual destiny. It is our duty to find out what it is and then live it. This process requires personal growth, self-awareness, and understanding of the world around us.
2. How will you achieve your vision and purpose?
In your pursuit of success, what are you willing to sacrifice?
There are many ways to measure success in this world, and everyone will answer differently.
Is it the number of hours you spend working each week?
The size of your paycheck at the end of the month?
Or is it about how much time you have for family, friends and self-care each day?
What does success mean to you?
How will you achieve it?
Here are 7 steps to achieve your goals, purpose and vision.
The steps:
1) Start with yourself: What does your intuition tell you about what might be your “purpose”?
2) Study yourself: What are the talents or skills that make up who you are?
3) Take action on these insights by pursuing some form of education or exploration in a direction that feels right for you. Remember to take baby steps!
4) Set your intentions. What do you want to accomplish? What habits would you like to adopt or break?
5) Reflect on what has worked in the past and how it could be improved upon this time around.
6) Meditate where you acknowledge all of your emotions and feelings about the upcoming year that will help prepare yourself mentally for success.
7) Finally, make a list of goals based on what you hope to achieve over the next 12 months so that they are more concrete than just wishes or thoughts floating around in your head.
Create a plan for achieving your goals
The first step to achieving your goals is figuring out what you want.
-Do you have a clear idea of the goals and dreams that motivate you?
-Is there anything in your life that’s holding you back from reaching these dreams?
-What are some small tasks or habits that can help keep this goal at the forefront of your mind?
We all have the same 24 hours in a day. It’s how we use them that determines our success. But having an actionable plan for achieving your goals can help you get there even quicker.
Many people set goals for themselves but never actually achieve them.
Tools you can use to create your plan, as I have many tools, a calendar to keep me on track, a trello board to make sure my purpose, vision is aligned with my goals. Journal for ideas when I meditate as I get so many amazing insights here.
You might be trying to grow your business, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and take care of your children. It is important that you prioritise what is most important for you before you start feeling overwhelmed.
The benefits of creating a plan:
-Allows you to figure out your priorities and goals
-Eliminates the guessing game about how to get things done
-Organises tasks so you don’t have to think about them every time they come up
-Have a habitual routine that the small steps help you reach those big goals
-Keep doing the small steps and don’t be swayed by ‘shiny things’ like social media, emails etc.
-Have a great belief that you are living your life purpose and vision and you will achieve your goals
Your journey starts with your mindset
You are here because you are looking for a different way to live. You feel stuck and want more meaning in your life. You know that something is missing, but don’t know where or how to get it. The truth is, the answer has been inside of you all along! The power to change your life comes from within, and I’m here to show you how…
We are all on a journey. Some of us have no idea where it will take us, others know exactly what they want to do with their lives. It’s never too late or too early to start your journey in life. Your mindset and the way you perceive things can change how you see yourself and the world around you. I never started my first business until I was 36 years old. My spiritual entrepreneurship never came until I was in my late 40’s into my 50’s.
Most people strive to live with authenticity, integrity and wisdom. In order to achieve this goal, they must first cultivate the right mindset. Where is your mindset right now is it in ‘victim consciousness’ – very negative and demoralising, or ‘buddha consciousness’ very positive and enlightened, seeing your adversity as gifts and strength.
3. Who do you need to be to get there?
There are many people who feel stuck in their life and don’t know how to move forward. They’re not sure if they have what it takes to be successful, so they continue living a life of mediocrity.
“The journey to spiritual entrepreneurship is not an easy one and it’s full of many peaks and valleys. The key is to know who you need to be in order to get there.”
When we take a moment to look at the lives of those who have achieved success in their field, it seems they all have one thing in common: they know who they need to be in order to get there.
It’s not that these people are anything different than you or I–they just figured out what it takes and then did it!
What does it take to become a spiritual entrepreneur? Well, in order to be successful you have to know who you need to be. The key is to start by taking inventory of your current skills and strengths and then build on that knowledge. Check out my other article 20 ways to thrive as a spiritual entrepreneur.
Commit to the process of change
Being a spiritual entrepreneur is no easy feat. We’re constantly changing and evolving, which can be both exciting and exhausting. There are many factors that come into play when trying to balance the maintenance of one’s spiritual life with building an entrepreneurial business – time management, self-care, relationships, finance etc.
It feels like there’s never enough time in a day for it all! In my experience as a coach, I’ve noticed that most people struggle with what they want to do more than anything else – change themselves or their company?
One of the biggest challenges we face as entrepreneurs are how to establish consistency in our lives so that we can be productive without burning out.
The only way this happens is by committing ourselves fully to the process of change.
We’re constantly changing and evolving, not just as people but as conscious beings.
The truth is that being a spiritual entrepreneur takes time, patience, creativity and courage – qualities that many of us have to work hard at cultivating. The rewards are well worth it though!
There is no one right way to do anything
It’s a wonder we have the courage to do anything at all. That might seem like a strange thing to say, but it’s true. We’re so afraid of being judged that we often don’t even try. And if you’re not careful, those fears can become your reality – you won’t get the job offer because you weren’t confident enough in your interview; or worse, someone will see right through your facade and know that what is really going on inside is different from what they see on the outside.
But where does this fear come from? Why are people so quick to judge others without knowing their whole story? And how can we stop judging ourselves for our imperfections and start embracing them as part of who we are.
It’s a common misconception that there is only one right way to do anything. To make things even more complicated, many of us spend our lives trying different approaches until we find the “right” one for us.
The truth is, there is no one right way to do anything. The best we can hope for are options that work better than others. There’s a difference between what’s good and what’s bad when it comes to how you make decisions in your life.
4. What are the obstacles in your way and how can you overcome them?
It can be hard to find clarity and focus in our lives. We are faced with a barrage of distractions that pull us away from reaching our goals. When we’re not getting what we want, it’s easy to feel like giving up. But there is always hope!
There are many obstacles that stand in the way of success, but they don’t have to stop you if you know how to overcome them.
Did you know that there are 5 different types of blocks, and that many people have more than one? Blocks can be anything from something as simple as a fear to an addiction like gambling.
Blockages can hold you back from achieving your goals, but they don’t have to. You may be dealing with any of the five basic blocks right now: fear, self-doubt, depression or negativity, negative thoughts about yourself and others, and a feeling that nothing is going your way.
It’s possible that you’ve got more than one type of block. Some blocks are emotional, some are psychological, and others might be spiritual.
There is no right or wrong way to achieve your goals – the key is to find a path that works for you.
Find support networks and mentors
You’re not in this alone. We all need support networks and mentors to help us grow our business, life, and career. In the company of like-minded people, you can find encouragement when times are tough and learn from those who have gone before you.
The need for support networks and mentors is a universal truth. In order to succeed in any business venture, you need the backing of others who have been there before and know what it takes to be successful.
It’s not about how you get there, it’s about the why and what you are doing along the way that counts
I really felt like everything fell into place for me when I found the spiritual entrepreneur community. It was a group of people who were just like me and had my same values.
They were doing what they wanted to do in life, but there seemed to be something missing. For some it was money; for others, it was fulfilment or meaning.
The desire for something more is universal. And it’s not just the average person who feels this way. Entrepreneurs, like you and me, are also hungry for something that money can’t buy.
Finding a sense of meaning in life is essential for happiness and well-being, but it’s not always easy. Sometimes we’re searching for something external to find this fulfilment – financial success or a loving relationship. But more often than not, people are looking to an internal sense of purpose as their ultimate goal.
5. When should you start and what’s stopping you from starting now?
There are many reasons why people don’t start a business, and it’s not always because they’re too scared. Sometimes it’s just that they don’t know how to get started or what the right time is for them to make that leap of faith.
It can be hard to figure out how long you should wait before starting your own business- while some entrepreneurs may say “now”, others recommend waiting until things have quieted down in your current job so you can focus on building up your company without distractions.
This is why I produced ‘How To Turn Your SpiritNeurship From Zero To Hero’ for people who are just starting out on an online platform, and do not have a clue where to start! I take you by the hand in a step by step format of setting everything you need up and how to call in your tribe who you are called to help!
Be persistent in spite of setbacks
I know that we all have setbacks, but what it takes to succeed is the ability to bounce back. I’ve experienced many of my own setbacks in life and business and I am here today sharing my story with you so that you can learn from my mistakes.
Every spiritual entrepreneur has faced setbacks. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs have had to deal with lawsuits, bankruptcy, and other major challenges that are not easy to overcome.
If you’re feeling discouraged after a setback in your business or personal life, it’s time to take a step back and look at your progress so far. We all have moments of weakness, but that doesn’t mean we should give up!
With these 5 steps, I hope that you’ll find the strength to keep going when things get tough:
1) Recognise when you need help from others
2) Keep moving forward even if it feels hard
3) Take some time for yourself by doing something fun or relaxing
4) Focus on what is working in your life and make an effort to enjoy the moment
5) Practice gratitude for everything good in your life
6. Believe that you can succeed, even when others don't believe in you
If I had £100 for everyone that did not believe in me at the start of my business, I would be very rich! My passion and vision was so strong that it did not matter what the naysayers thought, I just continued on my path with determination and I must admit, the more they said no, I couldn’t do it, the more determined I became to show them my success!
Because, Yes it can be a hard road to follow, but by god, it can be a very satisfying one also.
If someone tells you it is easy in business, run a mile because they don’t know what they are talking about.
You need to have vision, purpose and a higher calling for you to believe in yourself regardless of what other people are saying. Just be careful of what you tell the naysayers, and prove them wrong!
Take time for yourself- this is important!
Are you feeling guilty for taking time for yourself?
It’s important to make sure that you take care of your own needs. You have the power to change your life and be a better person.
Take care of your physical and emotional needs so that they are in balance and you feel happy, healthy and energised. It’s about being gentle with your body by eating well, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep.
In today’s busy world, it is easy to become overwhelmed and forget to take time for yourself. We are all so caught up in our own lives that we don’t stop appreciating the beauty around us.
Take a break from your day-to-day life and find ways of relaxing such as reading, taking walks, or listening to music.
Keep stepping into your vision and goals whilst being aligned to your purpose!
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