Sometimes we think we SHOULD pick certain goals. Maybe we think they would be “good” for us, or we believe OTHERS would value these achievements.
The truth is that goals based in “shoulds” don’t really benefit anybody. These types of goals weigh us down, and end up being a burden to us and others. But when we do what we love, and manifest the things we truly desire, everything falls into place. Our heart aligns with our actions, and everything we do rings true with the soulfulness of joy and love. We can’t help but be of great service in the world!
The Yoga tradition recognizes the unique path of each individual, and the uniqueness of our individual means of fulfilling this calling. The Bhagavad Gita recommends following our swadharma, our own right path, rather than someone else’s.
But where is the compass that will point us in the direction of this unique path? Luckily we are each born with such a compass: our inborn sense of joy, our attunement to our true desires. If you don’t feel very attuned to what you want, please know that this compass gets stronger with practice! As you begin to free your soul to express its wishes, it will speak more reliably and strongly to you.
I like to talk about Heart Goals, rather than intellectually-chosen or obligation-based goals. These are the goals that come from deep within and are uniquely ours. They may seem foolish or childish, but if true to the heart, they will lead us in the direction of soul and service.
Here are some questions to consider in setting your Heart Goals for 2012:
- What would you like to create in 2012?
- What would bring delight to your soul?
- What new service would be totally fulfilling to you?
- What would you like to call into your life this year?
Sometimes we’re afraid to admit what we really want. We’re afraid of looking ridiculous, or greedy, or selfish perhaps. Maybe we’re afraid we’ll never get what we want, so it feels safer not to name our desires.
I encourage you to go back to being about five years old, and imagine the things that would be ~ or were, or are ~ totally delightful to you. Allow yourself to play and dream as you set your goals, and watch the universe play with you in bringing you everything you desire! Then watch your service skyrocket as a result.
Wishing you all good things…. More soon!
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