Now What?® Coaching

from Laura Berman Fortgang

Desire

When It’s a Dream That Won’t Go Away

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It was too serious, back-to-back car accidents  that caused Neda DeMayo to ask herself “What if I won the lotto… What if I had all the money I ever needed – what would I do with my life?”  Posing that question resulted in Neda’s decision to leave her career as a costume designer and wardrobe stylist and create Return to Freedom, a non-profit that provides safe haven for relocated wild horses and burros.  Protecting horses was a long-deferred dream from Neda’s childhood.  Once she decided to pursue her goal, Neda conducted three years of research and planning, as well as “plenty of second-guessing”.  Once the sanctuary was operational, Neda encountered various challenges and even prayed that the desire be taken away from her.  “But my passion drove me forward.”  

Now, 13 years later, she encourages others to “just get started” with their unfulfilled goals.  “I think when it’s a dream that won’t go away, you owe it to yourself to pursue it and be committed.”  She says: “As challenging as it is – and it’s the biggest challenge I’ve ever had – it’s the most rewarding experience of my life.” 

 “Finding Sanctuary: From Stylist to Wildlife Preservationist.”

Now What? Q &A: What if I don’t have a purpose?

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Today’s question was submitted by a website designer in Randolph, New Jersey and answered by: Ginny Kravitz, Deputy Editor.

Question: What if I don’t have a “thing”? What happens if I’m not able to identify my purpose?

Answer:

The desire to find “your thing” and fulfill your purpose in life can start off well-intended but when too much pressure is added to the mix, you can wind up frustrated.  It’s true that being able to articulate your purpose, the essence of who you are,  – what we call Life Blueprint® in the Now What? Program – brings joy and is an extraordinarily helpful lens from which to view your life and make decisions.  It’s also true that your purpose finds you.  And that’s great news.  Just by living your life with a heightened awareness of what you’re passionate about and what brings you joy, your purpose will find you.

Is taking a focused approach to discovering your purpose even worth it?  Well yes, here at Now What we think so.  What’s important though, is to enter into that process giving yourself room for discovery vs. trying to force an answer.  Ironically, this will help you find it more easily.  So on your search for PURPOSE with a capital P, simply notice what brings meaning and purpose on a smaller scale, every day.  This raising of your awareness will influence what you see, the decisions you make, and the opportunities that come your way.

Everyone who walks this planet –including you– has unique talents and qualities that the world needs.