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Like many people in our modern world, you are lead to believe that a life of fullfillment will come from climbing the ladder of success, making a lot of money, staying on top of the latest fashion or technological trends, rejecting traditional and "primitive" ways of life. Whether or not you've "arrived" or are still trying to get there, you've found yourself stuck in a cycle of grief, guilt, anxiety, helplessness, uncertainty, confusion, addictions, shame or dis-ease. Is this the life of your dreams? If not, you're in the midst of an identity crisis.
SHIFT HAPPENS
You were born with gifts that were meant to be delivered to the world, gifts that were designed to fill you with inspiration, enthusiasm and passion.
Do you still believe in that You've simply forgotten. dream? The passage of time and an individualistic culture are unwitting conspirators to your forgetfullness. Making the shift to a life filled with meaning, Do you lay awake at night purpose and passion is an act wishing you could reframe the of remembering. dream? Wishing you could rewrite your life story to one Now, more than ever, you can grounded in simplicity, courageously challenge what authenticity, joy, soulful you've been told is real, connections and compassion? profoundly renew your passion How far are you willling to go for life to face each day with to reclaim the passion and meaning and purpose. purpose who once envisioned? Or is your life mostly reflecting the woundedness of the past, the remnants of broken promises?
I wonder if I've been changed in the night? Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I'm not the same, the next question is . . . 'Who in the world am I?' Ah, that's the great puzzle!
from Alice in Wonderland
Excerpted from Authentic Success: Essential Lessons and Practices from the World's Leading Coaching Program on Success Intelligence by Robert Holden.
Malidoma Som
W HAT M OVES Y OU ?
the civil rights movement the environmental movement the womens movement the jobs and social justice movements the anti-war movement the holistic movement the spirituality and personal growth movement the rights of indigenous people movement the gay rights movement
A d a p t e d f r o m , T h e C u l r t u a l C r e a t iv e s : How 50 Million People are Changing the World, by Paul H. Ray, Ph.d & S h e r r y R u t h A n d e r s o n , P h . d.
Growth itself makes one forget about who one is. So initiation is something that is designed to help one remember one's origin and the very purpose of one's occurrence on this side of reality -- that is to say, why one was born. This is why initiation is especially magical. So a person who is not initiated is considered a child, no matter how old that person is, because that person will not be able to recall his or her purpose. Without initiation, the bridge between youth and adulthood can never be crossed, and a person's heart is open to anything -- to being shot down by any kind of energy going around. In the village, to not be initiated is to be a non-person.
- - Malidoma Som, Ph.D., Author, Teacher, Dagara Elder
Diving In
As you open up to all your senses, you'll find yourself diving into unfamiliar territory, almost like landing in a foreign country. The sights, the sounds, the language, the people may all be different.
As with any meaningful journey, there are obstacles. You face the critics, those around you, family, friends, and even your own cultural conditioning. You find your mind is racing with questions that you suppress or deny. Resistance, doubt and uncertainty are constant companions.
Coming Home
The return journey is like no other. You return with clarity of mind and purpose. You've gained a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of all life on the planet and your place within it.
You explore paths you've never taken before, other cultures, philosophies and ways of knowing. You're going to need a new map to navigate this unknown territory. The old, familiar landmarks and guideposts prove to be useless on this stay the course. journey.
You feel passion and zeal for authenticy, for the freedom to live life as you You read, watch and listen to s e e i t . T h e o l d s t o r i e s you've believed, no longer the countless stories of r i n g t r u e . others like you, and you You are ready to stand on realize you are not alone. solid ground, to lead a life filled with passion and It takes a village, a purpose. Your life will supportive community, to n e v e r b e t h e s a m e . Welcome home!
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AT THE
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