Saturday, January 24, 2009

Finding Your Next Step in Life

Our lives are made up of a complex network of pathways that we can useto move from one phase of life to the next. For some of us, our pathsare wide, smooth, and clearly marked. Many people, however, find thatthey have a difficult time figuring out where they need to go next.Determining which "next step" will land you on the most direct route tofulfillment and the realization of your life purpose may not seem easy.

There are many ways to discover what the next step on your life pathshould be. If you are someone who seeks to satisfy your soul, it isvital that you make this inquiry. Often, your inner voice will counselyou that it's time for a change, and it is very important to trustyourself because only you know what is best for you. Personal growthalways results when you let yourself expand beyond the farthest bordersof what your life has been so far. When figuring out what your next stepwill be, you may want to review your life experiences. The choicesyou've made and the dreams you've held onto can give you an idea of whatyou don't want to do anymore and what you might like to do next. It isalso a good idea to think about creative ways you can use your skillsand satisfy your passions. Visualizing your perfect future and making alist of ways to manifest that future can help you choose a logical nextstep that's in harmony with your desires. Meditation, journal writing,ta! king a class, and other creative activities may inspire you andprovide insight regarding the next step in life that will bring you themost satisfaction.

It is when you are willing to listen to yourself and be fearless thatfiguring out your next step becomes easy. Beneath the fear andhesitation and uncertainty lies your inner knowing that always knowswhich step you need to take next. If you can allow the taking of yournext step to be as easy as putting one foot in front of the next, you'llnotice that your next step is always the one that is right in front ofyou. All you have to do is put one foot forward and on the ground.

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