![]() Many years ago, I had a student in my Vision Board workshop who was struggling with figuring out her career path. “You say it’s possible to make money doing what I love,” she questioned. “Well, I love watching the Real Housewives on tv. How can I make money doing that?” I felt for her and her conundrum. She posed what seemed a very logical question, and yet she grasped for an answer that didn’t seem to resonate with her underlying need. Because she was a friend of mine and I had known her for some time, I knew that underneath her question was a crying need to feel greater meaning and purpose in her life. (Of course, she also had a need to be richly compensated.) You see, there are many ways to ask a question. However, the quality of the question you ask determines the depth of the answer you receive. One of the most powerful questions that reaches into the realm of meaning and purpose is one I’ve learned from Reverend Deborah Johnson, founder of Inner Light Ministries. She asks simply: “What is your deepest intent?” Behind every action, behind every challenge, behind the scenes of all of life itself, your deepest intent is the creative force at work. “Your intent arrives at the door before you do,” Rev. Deborah explains. "The energy is so strong that no matter how you try to hide or camouflage it, it will always shine, even in the dark." The more that you are aware of and in touch with your deepest intent, the more you live your life in alignment with the core of your being. I encourage you to explore asking this question for yourself. Before you engage in an activity, ask yourself, “What is my deepest intent?” For example, here’s a conversation I have with myself when I’m about to meet with a coaching client:
As you might see, the more I engage with this question, the greater I align with a Truth that gives me a feeling of greater meaning and purpose. You can also bring this question to any problem you might be experiencing. For example, with my friend who felt confused about her career path, she might have this conversation with herself:
For your coaching assignment this week, see if you can take a moment to ask yourself this question.
At the heart of today’s teaching is this spiritual truth: Your truest and deepest intent is the creative force behind all you do. When you connect with your deepest intent, you unleash the power of the truth of who you are. Abundant Blessings and Namaste. I'd love to hear your thoughts about today’s post. Please leave a comment below. Also, if you’re feeling the need for guidance or support, I offer a complimentary life coaching consultation where we can chat. You can learn more about these life coaching consultations by clicking here. Finally, if you're interested in receiving these weekly inspiring articles, feel free to sign up by clicking here. |
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