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Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina  Of course. Otherwise they'd be lame goals.
Mentally play around with the idea that you're already dead, and see how irrelevant most goals seem. Then think about which goals still seem meaningful.
For instance, helping people live more consciously is an inspiring goal to me. I'd die for that one. I'd also keep working on it after I'm dead, assuming there's some kind of afterlife. But if there isn't an afterlife, the stuff I leave behind (hundreds of articles, some audio, and a book) can keep providing value long after I'm gone. That's worth dying for IMO; therefore, it's sure worth living for. |
That's a pretty powerful belief you got there. I will feel free to adopt that belief from you. I only have one problem doing it. Every goal I have seems irrelevant when playing dead.
I did the Life Purpose thing a few days ago, and I came out with a partially purpose. 'To show the world it's true potential'. But honestly, I lack the motivation to show the world it's true potential. The only thing I feel motivated for is making music. And that's only the making part, because I lack motivation to learn crucial musical skills to use this as a tool to show the world it's true potential.
It's strange. When I'm tired in bed, I think I can handle the world, but when I"m really handling the world this feeling suddenly drops just like my motivation.
I think I don't see something, or just don't get something to get me going. I tried to "just go" but that doesn't help too.
Is it a definite purpose I need, or is it more personal power?
Do I need nothing, or do I need more self knowledge? I don't know.
Hopefully your book will provide me with the insights so I can get myself going.
Peace