What is YOUR dream? + A recent revelation about mine …
A few weeks ago I had a revelation that kind of had me saying, “Duh!” to myself.
I’m going to share this with you so you can perhaps avoid going through a similar struggle. Many people say to me, “Your work has such meaning. That must be wonderful!”
In reality, I have been telling myself that it’s supposed to be wonderful for over a year! But something inside hasn’t felt quite right.
Three years ago, I developed a clear life purpose: To entertain people and inspire them to live their dreams. Within this purpose, I can do all kinds of things … write humor, fiction, screenplays, songs, sing, and coach people.
Last December, I left my freelance writing gig to take my coaching business full time. If only I had stopped and said, “How does this fit in with my life purpose; with who I AM?” I thought switching to coaching full time would fund my other passions and pursuits much more easily than the other way around. Meanwhile, I focused on helping people integrate quantum concepts day to day.
In the past year, I’ve had the privilege of coaching and teaching over 100 people. But all year, something felt off. It’s not that I’m not good at what I do; I’ve been told by clients and even coaches who’ve turned to me that they experienced profound changes and insights working with me. I’ve had colleagues tell me I’m one of the best coaches in North America. So when you’re told that, you keep going, right? It’s kind of like when you’re engaged to someone and everyone tells you how wonderful it must be to have such a great partner. The only problem is your intuitive voice is telling you he or she isn’t the one.
See, it’s not enough that work is purposeful or your partner is an amazing person. It has to be right for YOU – an extension of your being.
A few weeks ago, I went to a cocktail party and saw a friend of a friend. She asked me, “So, what writing have you been doing lately?” I felt irritated inside. Doesn’t she know I am a coach now? But as I let her question sink in, I realized (to my horror) that an entire year has gone by and I hadn’t written anything. Yet, that was the reason I took my coaching full time – so I could write! I also haven’t written a new song or had any other creative outlet. In fact, I haven’t engaged in any of my passions this entire time!
I thought, “Oh yeah! I’m a writer.” (That was my “Duh” moment.) I realized I miss that part of me. I miss loving what I do.
A few days later, I woke up with tremendous clarity about where to take my coaching business in 2010. I’m having a new Web site built and will be focusing on my true purpose … to inspire you to live your dreams!
The feeling inside after this revelation was SO different than the day before. It’s hard to explain, but when your divine will and your personal will are in sync, it just feels so fabulous. Kind of the absence of anything wrong, I guess. A calm, free feeling.
I marked off one day a week as creative time. Those days will be spent on writing or music projects for the sake of self-expression. (I have a great idea for another screenplay and can’t wait to get started!)
I also set some clear goals having to do with my coaching business and will be launching a new program in early January called Dreaming Big 2010. I can’t wait! (I’m actually in the first phase of the launch right now, focusing on direct sellers and network marketers. Soon I’ll be expanding the program to anyone with a dream and the will to make it come true!)
What is your dream? I mean, the thing that comes from deep within you, the thing that would bring up painful regret if you didn’t do it in this lifetime?
I’d love to hear what it is! Feel free to post a comment below sharing yours. Hey, life isn’t a dress rehearsal, and I’ve come to believe that anything is possible. Might as well dream big!
