What Is Your Greatest Purpose?

In the film \"Chariots of Fire\" the British Olympic Committee Chairman is speaking to the whole group of athletes on their way to the Olympic Games in France. He asks the question: \"What is Your Greatest Purpose and How Can You Attain It?\" This is a question we should all ask ourselves.

What happens to most people is that they go through life without a plan. One day follows the next and they keep doing the same things over and over, having only a foggy idea on how to go about pursuing their desires and following their dreams. It happens to everyone, including you.

Suddenly, when you are quite grown up, especially during one of your birthdays, you have an epiphany and the question you ask yourself is: \"What on earth I am doing here?\" Or perhaps you ask: \"What happened to me? Or worse, you realize that life has passed you by and that it may be too late to following your rainbow.

You sit, many times quietly, many times in despair and disbelief thinking that you have wasted so many years when you could have done so much for yourself and for the ones around you. \"Where did my life go?\" you ask. Now, before you feel even more overwhelmed, not knowing who you really are and trying to rediscover your true self, know that it is never too late to start anew. You have heard the saying: \"No matter how far along on the road you are, if you realize it is the wrong road, make a u-turn.\"

The desire to really know yourself and re-start life can be fulfilled if you take the time to study yourself and find your hidden treasures. From there, you can reinvent yourself and change your world. It is easier than you think. Many people have done it before you and many will follow your footsteps. You only need commitment.

So, where do you start?

First, take some time off and calm yourself. Recognize you are at a crossroads. Meditate. Then, forgive yourself. The Ho\'oponopono prayer is a good beginning. It goes like this: (your name)/I am sorry/Please, forgive me/I love you/Thank you. Repeat it like a mantra.

Now, take inspired action and re-discover yourself. What are the first steps in the path of self-discovery? You must know who you truly are before knowing how you can best serve Mother Earth and all her inhabitants.

This is a short list of what you can do to get to know yourself:

1. Learn about your Multiple Intelligences

2. Learn about your Communication (Learning) Style.

3. Do a personalized astral map.

4. Learn about and prioritize your values.

5. Make a plan of what you would like to do, be or have.

6. Follow your inspiration.

How do you all that? You can begin by reading my many articles and e-books or do a search and find material online. There is a ton of information to get you in the right direction.

May you find yourself. And then, your greatness.

Dr. Maria Moratto, a personal development and self-growth author and speaker invites you to visit Prescription For Bliss at http://rx4bliss.com. Join Harmony, a personal development newsletter and receive a free and inspiring e-book and a set of gratitude e-cards. Contact Dr. Maria to schedule a talk for your events and TV, Radio, and media programs. \rYou may reprint this article in its entirety as long as you add this resource box.\r Dr. Maria Moratto 2007

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