Recently I have been thinking about what it means to live a life of authenticity.
For me this thinking centres on spirituality, my purpose in life and generally what I want my life to be here and now, and in the future. My greatest desire is to realise a life that is purposeful, rewarding both spiritually and creatively, synchronised to the common good, as well as providing me with financial independence and freedom of choice. And, if I can achieve this while at the same time helping other people on a similar path, well, that would be perfect.
My purpose in life … is to be of service to other people both on a personal level, as well as to help them realise their own dreams of freedom, life purpose, work-life balance and financial independence. Just like me, I am sure there are hundreds if not thousands of people out there who want the same things as me … to achieve a more fulfilling life; and business can be a great medium for accomplishing this.
I have worked in roles that fulfilled the corporate needs of the company, but that have left me hollow inside. Over time I found myself further disconnected from my purpose in life; while my spirituality and passion become more and more depleted. The money was good and life was comfortable, but inside I felt like I was withering away.
It’s no wonder we tend to simultaneously crave and resist discovering and moving towards our most authentic and inspired sense of purpose in life.
We desire to live with a profound sense of purpose, because it brings meaning, satisfaction and passion to our lives; in other words – fulfilment. Yet we avoid it because it puts us face-to-face with immense challenges, often requiring change, and can move us from a comfortable existence to a one of uncertainty. Yet this change can also be an exciting and demanding adventure.
It takes courage and a strong intention to break through the unconscious resistance we all have to fully embrace a life of profound meaning and purpose.
Personally I believe that living a life of purpose, attuned to the common good also brings a life of abundance … one filled with freedom where all your needs are met on a personal, emotional and financial level.
Think what this world would be like if everyone was able to live a life of abundance that was purposeful, authentic and attuned to the common good. Would we continue to have the huge discrepancies in living standards or incomes that we currently have, or the pain and wars that are part of our present day? I sincerely believe that with a shift in outlook, these things would be a part of the landscape of our past, not our future.
Thus, if we all strove to live a life that was more purposeful, generous and kind to each other, and abundant in all ways possible, humanity would be better off.
… That is living with authenticity and abundance!