The more I learn about purposeful living and freedom, the more I realize that the kind of attitude that is required will not come out of anyone intent on living in their natural tendencies.

Introvert, extrovert, functions of the brain.  Sure, it's great to know what your tendencies are, and they are a big part of who you are right now.  It's very helpful to know which way you tend to lean in any given situation so you can catch yourself before you topple over.  It's also helpful for relationships and structure of treatment within those relationships....

But (and it's a big but) I have never met a human being who hasn't at one time or another used their tendencies as a cop-out, or at the very least tried to in their brain.

An example in my life is that I'm very fast paced in a forward direction and I quickly move from the thinking to the acting, so I have a tendency to make commitments because I can make that commitment in the moment and have that emotion be real, but then move on extremely quickly as well, sometimes forgetting about my commitment.

However, with what I'm learning about purposeful living is that I cannot live that way.  I have to slow down if I am to live life the way I believe God intended me to live it.  A life of purpose as a free individual.

I've noticed it as one of my battles.  However, I've also noticed it as one of my strengths.  Here's why.  That "go and do" mentality requires a lot of trust in self and your intuition (if you're following it).  Along with that, it also allows me to be able to say "Here's why you aren't getting the results you desire" when people come to me and ask for direction.  I've acted a lot, and that has allowed me many life experiences to sort through when people will come to me asking me what to do.  Now, that isn't to say I know what they need to do every time.  Quite the contrary.  Often, when I'm listening to someone tell me about what's holding them back, I'm sitting there thinking "What the heck.  ahh. I don't know your answer."  And I don't, sort of.  I receive an answer, but it's not the answer to their problems.  My answers come in the form of  "This is how they're feeling.  Ask them this. Give them a hug.  Now present this idea to them."  I have (and am gaining) stories with which to teach true and powerful principles about what needs to shift in peoples lives for them to achieve success, and you know what?  I'm excited to live my life excuse free, present, and unassuming.

If you feel like you can't do something or aren't the type of person you want to be, then live your life to prove to yourself what is really true.  You can and you are.

Until next time.  Buh-bye.

Dallin