I like to think of a my lifework as a garden that needs constant tending in order for it to grow ripe, juicy fruit. Sometimes life gets tangled up in metaphoric weeds and needs a good weeding spree. Other times a joyful harvest celebration is in order!
Below is a list of ideas to help you grow your lifework. You might even print it out and read through it every once in awhile.
1. Weed
What can you let go of that will help you grow more fully in mind, body, soul, spirit, life, and/or career?
Examples: a job that no longer serves you, a frustrating situation, a cluttered desk, a poor attitude, lack of confidence.
How can you begin to let go of the things that get in your way? This area can include letting go of ideas and possibilities (at least temporarily) in order to make a decision and start building or creating something (like a product or service).
2. Fertilize
What helps you stay energetic and spirit-filled?
Examples: a nutritious diet, exercise, meditation, creating art, singing, friends.
How can you add to your life more of the things that fertilize and energize you?
3. Plant Seeds
What have you always wanted to do?
Examples: travel to Europe, become self-employed, cultivate a deeper relationship with Spirit.
What can you do today to move one step closer to your dream?
4. Rain/Water
How do you care for your life and relationships?
Examples: call friends to keep in touch, offer gratitude, talk to neighbors.
Where can you add richness to your life by cultivating awareness of your needs and those of your loved ones?
5. Shine Like the Sun
What are you passionate about, besides the obvious?
Examples: do you love hiking in nature, expressing your inner creator, reading history books.
Sometimes it’s easy to do the same thing over and over again (or is that just me?). Notice what else brings you passion and do it. Even if it’s a simple pleasure. Fill your life with things you love to do.
6. Harvest
What do you do when you experience something particularly rewarding?
Examples: Call someone to share the good news, give thanks to Spirit for the guidance you’ve received, celebrate, throw a festive party.
Take a moment to reflect on all that you’ve created in your life and offer gratitude in a way you don’t normally do so.
7. Share
How can you share your joys and successes with others?
Examples: Share your knowledge with someone else, become a mentor, spread loving kindness by smiling at strangers.
Who needs what you have to offer? How can you help them?
Originally published on GrowYourLifeWork
