What is the burning desire within you? Was there something that you’ve always wanted to do ever since you were young? Does it nag at you? Haunt you? Is it difficult to tame? Do you run from it because it seems unrealistic?
Some desires are born out of insecurity and an attempt to prove something to someone or to get even with someone who hurt you. Other desires stir deep inside regardless of who notices and in spite of whether you receive recognition. Some desires may be born out of both causes.
One valuable exercise is to list all of the desires that fill you. Don’t judge what they are or how big or small they are. In fact, take on the exercise with radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. The deeper you go, the more you will find exactly who you are and what stirs your authentic joy.
Inspiration for the Day: “…what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I lost.’” –Luke 15: 8-9
Note: This is an ongoing series to help provide support during these challenging times. These daily readings are part of an overall book on balance, which includes 12 essentials for maintaining balance to support resilience and your best self. The 12 essentials include mind, body, love, service, self, family, intimacy, purpose, environment/living space, nature, social relations, and spirit. This series is sharing 30 days of lessons about purpose. As you remain quarantined during this COVID pandemic, perhaps you can take this time to evaluate your plans and cultivate a deeper Soul purpose in your life.
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