6 Powerful Questions That Will Change Your Life Forever
A few years ago I was loss and very sick. Frustrated, Scared, Unsure, Trapped, Unfulfilled and Stuck in a dead end job. Smothered by society's expectations. Didn't have a clue what I wanted to do with my life.
I cared about myself enough to Change My Life, but I didn't have a clue where to start. I spent my days wishing that things would change---that I could escape a life that my soul could no longer bear.
The worst part of all, I was living the life that society had always told me to live. "Find a secure job, work hard," they would say. " Get a solid job and work yourself up the ladder."
I don't know about you, but the right thing sucked the the joy out of my life.
Imagine being trapped in an unsatisfying existence. Wasting your precious time doing things that you really don't want to be doing. Being afraid to express your uniqueness. Having fun on the weekend and dreading the upcoming week. Maybe you don't have to imagine it; maybe your life is just like mine was, few moments of satisfaction drowned out by a constant grind of work that doesn't fulfill you.
Then I read a book about changing your life forever and I took notes. I followed the wisdom as if my life depended on it. And I can tell you my life has changed for the better since I followed this guidance. I can tell you right now that this is the greatest piece of wisdom that I've discovered in my life thus far, is this
If you want to live an extraordinary life it is imperative that you know who you truly are, and to do so you must explore who you truly are.
These 6 questions changed my life forever. They will also change your life forever by allowing you to find your true self. and in doing so, discover why you've been born into this great world.
I'm not talking about the "self" that others demand you to be or the self that acts a certain way to fit in and conform with what society accepts. I'm talking about the true self inside who wants to authentically express your special and unique qualities to the world.
By answering these questions you will discover your unique passions, strengths, values, desires, and motivations, which are all yearning for your expression.
You have a unique purpose. Discovering the answers to these questions will allow you to align yourself with that purpose and bring real magic into your life.
Self-knowledge is the greatest knowledge to help you know yourself deeply and find what is truly important to you. We all have an unexpressed potential; the exercise are specifically designed to help you find yous.
- 1. What Do I Absolutely Love in Life? List anything that you love about the world and people in your life. Think about any activities that get you excited and enthusiastic and make you feel more alive. This can be absolutely anything: music, sports, cooking, teaching others, learning, watching movies---Anything. Within your love for these things lies deep passion.
- 2.What are My Greatest Accomplishments in Life So Far? List all of the moments that you are proud of as well as the times that you've succeeded. To have accomplished these, you would have used some of your key strengths. See if you can identify why you succeeded. Also, list any activities, hobbies, or anything else that you do that you complete with ease. Within these lie Great Strengths.
- 3. What Would I Stand For If I Knew No One would Judge Me? List everything that you would do if you weren't Afraid, even your wildest dreams. This will help you discover your greatest values.
- 4. If My Life had Absolutely No Limits and I Could have It All and Do Whatever I Wanted, What Would I Choose To have and What would I choose to Do? Describe your ideal lifestyle. List what you would do throughout the day; If you knew that you were bound to be successful, what kind of person would you be, how much money you would earn, and where would you live. This question allows you to realize who you would truly want to be if there were no limits. By aligning with this you can begin work towards the life that you truly want to create.
- 5. What Would I Do If I had a Billion Dollars? List everything that you would really love to do if you had all the money in the world. Okay, so you would probably travel the world, buy a house or two, and give some money to your family and charities. Then what would you do with your time? This question helps you to think without limitations. When we are able to remove limitations and boundaries, we can discover what we really want to do.
- 6. Who Do I Admire Most in the World? List your greatest inspirations and qualities that you admire about these people. Think about what really inspires you in this world. What you admire about others is also a quality that is in you. Taking the time to answer these questions will change your life. The more that you can implement your passions, strengths, values, desires, and motivations into your days, the happier your life will become!
You can study to become a doctor, lawyer, teacher, or anything else, but this knowledge will only take you so far. Meanwhile, discovering the deep wisdom of self-knowledge will ensure that your life is far more meaningful and fulfilling.
The most valuable knowledge that you will ever discover is, always will be , within. You have all the answers, I'm just showing you what I learned while I was finding answers as to why my life wasn't working and hopefully will save you a lot of time.
Personally, I can see how much my life changed for the better, by taking these steps seriously and you will also see great changes in your life. My biggest passion is opening a safe place for homeless & abused women and children, where the moms are given the tools to survive in the world and where their children will be safe. I will call it "Angel Haven" and will be a nonprofit home.
Wealthy Affiliate is the greatest decision I ever made and I feel blessed to have found this community of very very loving members. I've been here for 2 months and I feel you are all a part of my family. I can now see how I can make my greatest dream come true.
Thank you'll for following me. Wishing everyone happiness and success!!
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I like your questions. I've had occasion to ask myself these questions in my life. I used to tell my husband that my life was a walking identity crisis. Which it was until I got involved with Wealthy Affiliate and another program I am doing at the moment. I am being stretched to the max but am happier than I have ever been. Because I had to answer most of those six questions. Honestly.
Good Blog.
Sheila
Great Sheila, I had Neurosurgery about 2 weeks before I found WA. Before the surgery I didn't even know I would survive. Something drastically changed inside me, for the better. I had my life back and now I was going to make a difference in peoples lives. I wait up around 6 AM every day happy and excited; looking forward to WA classes and contributing to my blog, so I can help others.
I wish you great success!
You are so right, moving up the ladder, yeah right. Wish Internet Marketing had started when I was going to school. Great blog Marian.
Bishop
Thanks Bishop. These questions changed my life and now it's getting even better since I found WA and our great community of caring members. Have a great day!
You have to be courageous enough to know who you are so that you can live life independently of what others think about you -- good or not-so-good. This is key ... because ... in truth, it doesn't matter how you proceed in life, what matters is that you're adding purpose to your life.
So true! I know I lived my life for 40 years; not being my true self. I wanted to please everyone else and I was sick and miserable. These questions really put me on the right path. Thank you for your follow
Yes. Be true to the self. Don't abandon yourself in an effort to fit someone else's (usually twisted) ideal. When you are true to yourself, then... for the first time in your life you can love another ... while serving all others (justly). It's a painful lesson, and it's happening with many at this time on Earth.
Thanks so much for the questions, I too feel anxious about where I am and where I should be going.
These questions did change my life for the better and it keeps getting better. I write this blog so you don't have to take as long as it took me to find direction and happiness . I wish you the greatest of success.
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I admire what you are striving for Marian, every day we are led to believe that the world we are living in is imploding with the thoughts of people who have been brain washed by religion or some other sect but we never hear about the people like you Marian who want to make a difference and by reading your posts it seems you are not the type of person who seeks the lime light but I for one think you are a marvellous and loving person who give so much.
Gary, you bring tears to my eyes. I read so many spiritual books, trying to find answers for myself and for others. I took notes on everything I read and now because of this great community, I have the opportunity to share this wisdom with all the members. I feel bless to be able to do this and try to help others find answer faster then I did. Take care and I really appreciate your kind words and support.