I know, some of you are rolling your eyes. Another one of those coaches talking about purpose. You hear it everywhere – ‘you are on the planet for a reason’, ‘be your authentic self’ Yadda ... Yadda. Well, I happen to believe that it’s true, but for a different reason. Let’s look at it this way. You are a light bulb – Yep – correct a Light Bulb! All of your life people have been telling you that you are NOT a Light Bulb – you are a turnip! Now, how can a turnip possibly shed light on anyone? How can a turnip show any brightness or show someone the way ahead? Impossible right? A turnip has no practical purpose. But, deep down you know that you have a light that shines, you have seen it before, there have been glimpses of it and sometimes, YES – your light burns bright! You experience a feeling of usefulness and purpose. Yet, you think hmm... - I just cannot fit into that socket, I have no purpose. – What practical use am I? Then one day for the last and final time someone calls you a turnip – and says ‘turnips have no purpose’ - and you REBEL! Yep! You lose it big time and all of your hidden values come pouring out! You didn’t think you had it in you. People are cheering and saying ‘Way to go!’ Off you go... plug yourself into that socket – and WOW! What light you bring! You show others how to shine too and soon you are burning at 100 watts baby! So, why is a Light Bulb like finding your Purpose? A Light Bulb is useful, A Light Bulb is practical. Finding your purpose is practical because you will influence others and yourself when you feel ‘at purpose’. Let you light shine – find you socket and make the world brighter!
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Irene Anderson
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