‘When I discover who I am, I’ll be free’ – Ralph Ellison
Many people have continually lived their lives in bondage. They travel their lives’ journey without a life map. So, their lives seem to be in circles. They aren't going anywhere.
They don’t know who they are or what their purposes are. Neither do they know where they are nor where they are heading. And until they discover their life purpose, they won’t be free
Is your life on track just the way you want it, or would you rather find yourself a different story? Have you ever asked yourself how you got here?
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate” – C.G Jung
What is Self Discovery?
Self discovery is the act or process of gaining knowledge or understanding of your abilities, characters and feelings.Steps to Self Discovery
· Face your fears
· Discover your strengths
· Find your life purpose
Facing Your Fears
Granted, getting a clearer view of your life might be discomforting, especially as you might discover unpleasant things about yourself. But trust me, you have more to gain compared to these vices
You need to confront your emotional weaknesses. Confront whatever feeling of low self worth you might be carrying. If you don’t, you risk your relationship with loved ones and colleagues.
“Sometimes, you have to kind of die inside in order to rise from your own ashes and believe in yourself and love yourself to become a new person” – Gerard Way
Uncovering negative thoughts will help rid the negativities imprinted in your mind for ages. These negative thoughts have been the obstacles to your inner growth. When eradicated, you realize that you are happy and free.
Discover your strengths
Self discovery isn't only about uncovering your weaknesses, it’s also about bringing afore your strengths and abilities. As you become aware of where your strengths lie, you break off your weaknesses gradually.
“You really have to look inside yourself and find your inner strength, and say ‘I’m proud of what I am and who I am, and I’m going to be myself.” – Mariah Carey
Ask yourself, ‘what do I truly desire to be, do or have? What am I compelled to do? Finding out what makes your heart sing and acknowledge yourself for your uniqueness. This will give you the strength to leap from your comfort zone.
Finding your life purpose
The purpose of life is a life of purpose’ – Robert ByrneWithout a purpose and direction, I told you, your life is going to be in circles, more like a roller-coaster. Just when you think you are making progress, you find yourself at the starting point again. Your life is going to be like a vessel going nowhere just floating on high sea.
Finding your life purpose begins with discovering what captivates your heart and runs like a thread that weaves your destiny into a beautiful tapestry. It is what you want to experience, understand or learn from this life. Discovering these things creates a lifetime of meaning joy, clarity and centeredness, a life of purpose.
Do you really need to find it?
Yes!Do you want to find yourself lost in life? If you do not want to look back sometime, somewhere in your life, filled with regret, there is no better time to find your purpose than now.
Having a clear idea of your life purpose keeps you motivated, focused and able to tap into a pool of energy when you need to face challenges. You don’t just guess when faced with making life decisions. You understand your strengths and how to apply them to yield the best results
Once again I would say, when you discover who you truly are, you’d be free.
So go on, Discover who you truly are and be free!
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