Finding Your Path

Listening to the Wisdom of Your Aliveness

In the frantic pace of everyday life, it’s often easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We find ourselves caught up in the external stuff; the expectations of others, societal norms, and the pursuit of success. But amidst this chaos, there’s a quiet voice within us—an inner compass guiding us toward what truly makes us come alive.

Your experience of aliveness is what truly makes life worth living. It’s that feeling of being fully present, engaged, and connected to the world around you. It’s the spark that ignites your passions and drives you towards your purpose.

Tuning into Your Inner Voice
But here’s the thing—your experience of aliveness can vary greatly. It can be as vast as an ocean, overwhelming your life and informing every decision you make. Or it can be as quiet as a whisper, drowned out by the voices of others telling you what you should do.

So how do you tap into this sense of aliveness and let it guide you towards greatness? It’s simple yet profound: listen. Listen to that quiet voice within you, the one that knows what truly feels right.

Throughout life, we encounter countless situations where we’re faced with a choice: to follow the path laid out for us by society or to listen to our inner wisdom.

Choosing Authenticity Over Conformity
Take, for example, the story of the expensive shoes. You’ve been told that all the rich high-society people wear these shoes. And you want to emulate them.

So you spend months saving up for these shoes and you finally buy them.

But the problem is, they’re terribly uncomfortable. And you wear them, despite the fact they hurt your feet.

Now, what do you do? Do you continue wearing the shoes because they make you look important, or do you take them off because they hurt?

The answer seems obvious, doesn’t it? Yet, how often do we ignore our own discomfort to please others?

We sacrifice our own well-being for the sake of appearances. Whether it’s in our career, relationships, or lifestyle choices. But imagine how much smoother life would be if everything fit just right—if every aspect of our lives aligned with our true selves.

This is where the Thriving Scale comes in. It’s a simple yet powerful tool for assessing how well our lives fit us. Are we barely hanging on by our fingernails, or are we thriving, living in alignment with our deepest desires and values?

By paying attention to the signals our bodies and minds are giving us, we can identify what fits and what doesn’t. And when something doesn’t fit, we have the power to change it—to find a better alignment that brings us closer to our authentic selves.

It’s about taking ownership of our lives and making choices that honor our experience of aliveness. Sometimes, that means letting go of what no longer serves us, even if it’s uncomfortable at first.

Five Steps Toward Living Authentically

So how do we start living in alignment with our true selves? Here are some steps to help you along the way:

Listen to Yourself: Take the time to tune into your inner voice. What is it telling you? What brings you joy and fulfillment? Trust yourself to know what feels right for you.


Identify What Fits: Pay attention to the areas of your life that feel out of alignment. Is it your job, your relationships, or your daily routine? Recognize what doesn’t fit so you can begin to make changes.

Make Courageous Choices: Don’t be afraid to take risks and make changes in your life. If something doesn’t fit, have the courage to let it go and pursue what does.


Prioritize Your Well-Being: Your mental, emotional, and physical well-being should always come first. Don’t sacrifice your health and happiness for the sake of external validation.

Embrace Imperfection: Understand that finding alignment is a journey, not a destination. It’s okay to stumble along the way. Embrace the process and be kind to yourself.

Remember, you have the power to create a life that truly fits you—a life filled with passion, purpose, and aliveness. Don’t settle for anything less. Listen to your heart, trust your instincts, and follow your own unique path.

As you journey towards greater alignment, you’ll discover a sense of fulfillment and joy unlike anything you’ve experienced before. So take that first step today.

Listen to your feet. If they hurt, sell the damn shoes. And find ones that feel good to your soul.

Your experience of aliveness is waiting to be embraced.

Are you ready to listen?

-Jack

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