Take a risk to listen to your soul

Increasingly, people tell me they feel being torn between providing free services and choosing to charge for what they really love to do. This is a common experience of contemplation for people who lean toward something that differs from people they know.

Yet, no matter what your interests and passions, you might say how you incorporate them into your life relates back to subconscious issues of self-worth and self-confidence.  Are you ready to admit ego exerts control? Willing to move beyond that?

You may hold down a regular job and then, turn to what you really desire to do outside work hours. What does that say about your faith in your abilities?  Now, if you step back and view your choices from a distance, then you might infer you do another job because you feel what you really want to do will not generate enough income to pay your bills, am I correct?  Maybe you're not being fair to yourself by assuming you will not succeed. You must define the risk you think you're avoiding before you can go about overcoming it. 

I wonder if you have explored ways you could generate income by focusing on you greatest passions? You always have a wealth of avenues to explore. For example, on-line and paper publications exist on diverse subjects. Have you uever submitted article ideas? Have you ever particpated in forums with like-minded people who create their own careers?  Maybe you simply wish to feel more comfortable with how you think?

Have you ever participated in workshops or considered organizing your own? Have you ever investigated associations or groups with shared interests? What about a coach to get more focused? If you aren't listening to your soul, you can initiate the journey which will "get you back on track." Being true to yourself isn't a risk unless you give into fear.

Comments

[Ned]

Thank you for the questions. I find that it boils down to a lack of confidence for me. I won't charge for work I love to do because I don't think it's worth it (i.e. it doesn't have value). And I lack confidence in my ability to manage a business. In both cases, I default back to what is easier, but less satisfying. It's easier to perform an assigned job that someone gives me. It's easier to go somewhere and punch a clock.

[Liara Covert]

Ned, its great to hear you're aware how you think. Your sense of confidence will grow if you choose to take initiatives to develop it. If you desire to perform an assigned job for an employor, then you can also choose to experience lessons and fulfillment in that role. Your sense of satisfation may evolve. You can choose to evolve within or not. Remind yourself you're doing exactly what you need to be doing right now to take you forward.

[Bruno]

It's amazing what can happen when you follow your heart. Excellent post!

[Alexys Fairfield]

Hi Liara,
What a refreshing reminder to those who are in between making a living and making a life. It's hard to cut yourself off from the normal avenues and just fly, but that's what one has to do to learn the ways of the sky.

[Liara Covert]

Bruno, some people decide its hard to follow their own heart. If a person gets sick, different physical and emotional components help explain the imbalance. Of course, some situations defy explanation. It’s reassuring to recognize the mind’s incredible capacity to heal. As we learn to lovingly focus on our intuition, or how we really feel, we learn to better understand the real reasons for our anger, frustration or other discomfort.

[Liara Covert]

Alexys,your analogy is so neat! We are all indeed creatures of the sky, learning to spread our wings differently than we have before. Its a process of learning courage and to believe in onself. Your image reminds me of the story of Johathan Livingston Seagull. I write about him under the blog thread "inspirational mentors" here: http://blog.dreambuilders.com.au/journal/2007/6/10/richard-bach-5-ways-to-fly-like-a-seagull.html

[RainforestRobin]

This was so powerful to hear someone say this and lay it out like this. I completely agree. Follow your bliss and Life (and what you need) will follow YOU. Good for you writing about this. I think one reason their are so many unhappy people in the world is that people are afraid to follow thier heart and soul and so they settle for less. Taking risks is crucial for living Life fully and vitally alive. Thank you for writing such great thoughts and inspirations. You are a true FREE THINKER and creative to boot!

[Liara Covert]

Robin, your choices shape your life. Each human being has free will, though not everyone is ready or willing to take responsibility for their thoughts and actions. As people evolve to realize they have unlimited power and inner vision, they discover they raise the level of their energy vibrations and experiences. What yous become is completely up to you.