Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Walking into Your Purpose



Walking into your purpose is no easy task. At least it wasn't for me... Looking back at my twenties, it was a time defined by my search for my purpose in life. Finding a career. Finding love. Becoming a mother. Becoming a real  adult, and defining what that means for me. My thirties -- on the other hand -- are about me walking into my purpose.  Connecting the dots.  And understanding their alignment.

I want to touch lives. I want to inspire. In fact, I want to life life inspired. Teach my daughters how to truly live and enjoy the little moments. [They are, in fact, the  big moments.] I want to dream so big that it scares me. I want to turn every cliche quote on it's head. Like I said. I want to walk into my purpose.

So I'm going to speak it into existence...

In my twenties, I battled with my definition of success.  And I think , I've finally come to terms with it all. I'm a "Nurture Shock" child. [Read the book by P.O. Bronson. I promise it is a good read.]  I was used to titles and accolades. High grades and awards. It didn't take long before I started standing in my own way.  Growing my career with Ph.D at the end of my name -- I admit, it still sounds nice, and Vice President preceding it. Or continuing with ventures even when they took my life out  of balance. That was me. Defining my life by titles and accolades.

I'll stop speaking in abstract and give it you straight. I don't want to grow my career in the traditional sense as a Preseident (or even President) of a university. I'm not even sure if I want to spend another 4 to 7 years to earn a Ph.D. I've finally come to terms with that. It doesn't mean that I don't dream big. It's just not MY dream.

I want to expand by career by leading workshops for students and my peers. ( I work in higher education, if you haven't read my bio.)  I want to be an author. Hence, why I started blogging. And I'm finally at a place where I can see very noticeable improvement in both my public speaking and writing.  The dots are connecting. I'm leading more workshops at work. I'm presenting at a regional conference -- by myself.  I'm writing professionally for Black Hair Media.  I walked way from event planning, because it couldn't coincide with my job and family. [Oh yeah. And I HATE event planning. It wasn't in line with my purpose. ]

Now, I'm essentially building the skills that are in line with my purpose. 

The  dots are connecting.

I'm walking into my purpose.

I'm doing the things I love.

I live life inspired.

I read. I write. I speak. (All things that I love.)

I spend quality time wth my family. (I really love them.)

I have balance.

I am happy.

I'm living my life with purpose.

Are you?

How are YOU walking into your purpose?

6 comments:

  1. There is no greater feeling than to be in the flow and see how all the dots are connecting. Congratulations for being in the flow!

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    1. Thank you! It was such a relief to let go of things that were holding me back from my purpose... I'm getting there slowly but surely...

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  2. I absolutely love this... I really don't know how I'm walking into my purpose right now. What I love it making people feel good about themselves.... I work in that every day by complimenting people openly and randomly. I have no clue how to make that bigger though.

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    1. I love helping people feel good about themselve too. Hence why I love blogging and advising. Right now, I'm trying to figure out my next steps.

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  3. Latoya, thank you for the post! You speak truth in this this piece. I am so happy for you! Walking into our purpose is something we must do if we are to be happy, healthy, and whole in our lives. Wishing you continued success!

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  4. Thank you for this post! It is so important for us to find our purpose and have the guts to actually go after it and live it daily! I am so happy you are moving into the direction of yours. Wishing you continued success and happiness on the journey.

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