Self Motivation: What Is Your Passion?

Self Motivation - Do you know what you really want out of life? Most people go through their wholw lives not knowing what it is they want. They waste the best years of their lives stuck in a dead end job that they hate, because they lack self motivation and don't know that they can have anything any better. Are you one of these living zombies?

What do you really want in life? Moat people struggle in answering that question. When asked what they want or what their goals in life are, many are unsure. They are noncommittal in their answers, hardly giving any thought about what they want in life. People without definite goals are letting time pass them by. Don't be one of these people.

If you are undecided about what you want out of life, don't worry. There are many ways of discovering your passion. To discover what you want in life, try looking deep into your heart. Often, people are ruled by logic. They live their lives according to what they think they should be or by what others want them to be. The discovery process is the perfect time to listen to your heart. What your heart desires comes from the depths of your true self.

What your heart says usually feels right. What your heart desires is what you usually love to do and this represents your passion. Anything done with passion is like play where the task is accomplished without relunctance. You do your very best and feel no pressure or resistance.

You will totally enjoy doing things that are your passion. Setbacks, difficulties, and obstacles will make it more challenging, but should not deter you from pursuing your goals. Naturally, there may be barriers that may prevent you from reaching your goal, but your heart’s desire will find ways to overcome these barriers so that you may ultimately get what you want in life. Remember this: the universe supports people who are pursuing their passion and those who are pursuing their destiny. The universe supports those who are ;ed by self motivation, because the whole concept of the universe is based on self motivation.

However, this does not mean that you don’t also need to use your head. You were born with both a mind and a heart. Your duty is to live the best life you possibly can and be in harmony with your mind and heart. The poet Rumi wisely said, "Live completely in the head and you cannot feel the breath and rhythm of life. Live completely in the heart and you may find yourself acting like a love-struck fool with poor judgment and discipline. It’s all a fine balance - the head and heart must forge a lifetime partnership if one wants to live a beautiful life."

Listen to your instinct. Part of human nature is the mysterious and spontaneous reaction to things. Often times, this is called instincts. Your true self communicates with you and guides you through instinct. Instincts are those gentle nudges that urge you to act and follow a certain path. Your role is to listen attentively and to follow them to the best of your ability.

Often, we listen to what others say and allow them to run our lives. Parents often do this to their children. "We come from a family of doctors, so my son must also be a doctor." How often do we hear this from parents who have good intentions for their children? Many parents unconsciously block the true expression of their child’s real self and calling. Friends and critics will discourage you and point out the impossibility of your dream. Before heeding their advice, evaluate the accomplishments of the critics. Did they achieve their dreams? Do they dream big at all?

Remember, it is your destiny that is in line, not theirs. It doesn’t mean, though, that you will not listen to what other people say. Hear them out just the same. But the final decision should be yours. There is only thing to remember: every person, to be truly happy and enjoy life, must define how he wants to live and what his passion is. Listen to your instincts and follow your heart’s desire, and you will find your passion.

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