You are invited to join the

SW Intenders Circle
Tuesday, September 13th, 6:30-8:30
11283 West Rice Place, Littleton CO
Please use driveway or visitor parking spaces, HOA does not allow street parking

Topic: Purpose - (Part II)


From Daily OM:  "Our perception of the traits and characteristics that make us who we are is often tightly intertwined with how we live our life (our purpose). We define ourselves in terms of the roles we adopt, our actions and inactions, our triumphs, and what we think are failures. As a result it is easy to identify so strongly with a decision that has resulted in unexpected negative consequences that we actually become that “wrong” decision. The disappointment and shame we feel when we make what we perceive as a mistake grows until it becomes a dominant part of our identities. We rationalize our “poor” decisions by labeling ourselves incompetent decision-makers. However, your true identity (purpose) cannot be defined by your choices. Your essence—what makes you a unique entity—exists independently of your decision-making process.

There are no true right or wrong decisions. All decisions contribute to your development and are an integral part of your evolving existence yet they are still separate from the self. A decision that does not result in its intended outcome is in no way an illustration of character (purpose). Still, it can have dire effects on our ability to trust ourselves and our self-esteem."

We will begin our Circle by sharing this exercise from (you may want to read this article first) 
http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/01/how-to-discover-your-life-purpose-in-about-20-minutes/

Each participant in this week's circle agreed to spend an hour or so on this exercise over this week.  We agreed to bring our creations to the circle, this coming week, to share and discuss our experience. 

Here’s what to do:

1. Take out a blank sheet of paper or open up a word processor where you can type (I prefer the latter because it’s faster).
2. Write at the top, “What is my true purpose in life?”
3. Write an answer (any answer) that pops into your head. It doesn’t have to be a complete sentence. A short phrase is fine.
4. Repeat step 3 until you write the answer that makes you cry. (For some this could happen quickly, for others this might take answering the question more then 500 times or more. When you feel the passion in your words and it aligns with your heart - you have found your purpose).

See what comes up for you this week around purpose and bring it with you to circle next week.  I am feeling a meditation will fit nicely, but I am open to how the group is lead by our shares. 

See you Tuesday?  Have a glorious week.   RSVP's always appreciated. 
Nancy & Paul