5 Ways to Get Out of a Rut - Live your Life with Intention - Rachel Devine

Far too often life becomes defined by mindless routine devoid of any deeper meaning or purpose. Picture life on a metaphoric hamster wheel, where the hamster runs furiously staying in the same spot. Or picture yourself on a treadmill, walking furiously, and not getting anywhere. I understand this concept of standing still, since I lived a lot of my life in that manner. In order to find true happiness, it’s important to live a life of intention.

Living with the power of intention and being guided by your core values, committing to a more meaningful life, and defining a vision for yourself, will open the doorway to greater meaning, fulfillment and purpose in your life, which will reap much happiness and inner joy.

As motivational speaker Tony Robbins said, “Passion, without purpose, is meaningless.” Orienting your daily life around your passions and the impact you wish to have instills significance into even simple moments and tasks.

Living by Design

Famous spiritual author Dr. Wayne Dyer wrote a book, The Power of Intention, that gives us a clear guide on living life on purpose. He advises that “Purposeful living requires making conscious choices and then fully accepting responsibility for your life circumstances.” Don’t settle for drifting through life on autopilot. Instead, make conscious deliberate choices aligned to what matters most to you.

Here are two more relevant, The Power of Intention quotes from Dr. Wayne Dyer:

• "When your purpose is in alignment with the truth, you are filled with strength, enthusiasm, and compassion."

This quote emphasizes how living according to your true purpose fills you with energy and enthusiasm. A purpose aligned life feels right.

• "Your natural state is to be loving, giving, compassionate, patient, and joyful. When you identify with the energy of intention, you'll find that this will be your everyday reality."

This quote suggests that intentionally manifesting a vision for a meaningful, purpose-driven life allows your natural state of love, compassion and joy to flow more freely through your everyday experiences.

In his book The Power of Intention, Dr. Wayne Dyer encourages readers to get in touch with their deepest desires and commit fully to manifesting them into reality through focused intention, Japa meditation, living in a loving state, and service. Aligning yourself to your authentic purpose is one of the keys to a life of meaning.

I recommend you build routines infused with practices like meditation, exercising your creativity, immersing yourself in nature, learning new skills, being of service to others, and spending quality time with loved ones. A schedule lacking meaning drains energy over time.

Staying Present Through Mindfulness

A crucial aspect of intentional living involves maintaining mindfulness by cultivating presence and focus. As Louise Hay said, “The past has absolutely nothing to do with the present moment. Only in this moment can you create your future.”

Stay rooted in the moment through paying attention to your senses, thoughts, and emotions, without judgment. Saying a prayer will put you right in the moment, as well as taking three deep breaths. Make regular tasks more mindful like, walking or eating with full intention. All you have to do is really pay full attention to the task at hand.

Manifesting Your Ideal Future

Begin with the end in mind and envision the personal, interpersonal, and professional goals you aim to achieve. Using the power of visualization, you can create your ideal future. It takes some practice, but it is worth the effort. The main focus is on what you want to manifest and then resonate with the feelings of already having what you want already in your world.

Neville Goddard tells us in his book, Feeling is the Secret, that the feelings are what manifest our dreams into reality. Therefore, as you fall asleep each night, put one picture in your mind of what you want to manifest in your future and fall asleep with resonating with the feelings of already having this goal already manifested in your life. You have the power to manifest your dreams into reality.

Key Benefits of Living Life with Intention

• Increased happiness, life satisfaction, and self-esteem

• Reduced stress, anxiety, and depression

• Greater resilience and ability to cope with hardships

• Improved cardiovascular and brain health

• Higher quality and more supportive personal relationships

• Deeper sense of meaning, internal coherence, and joy

• Heightened motivation, drive, and energy

Purpose

Dr. Wayne Dyer was very clear on this statement regarding the power of intention.

“If you aren't doing what you love and loving what you do, your power of intention is weakened. You attract into your life more of the dissatisfaction that isn't the face of love. Consequently, more of what you don't love will appear in your life.”

Therefore, it’s crucial to do what you love doing, or find your purpose in life. The following three questions can help you determine what your purpose is:

1. What do you love doing?

2. Will it help humanity in some way?

3. Do you feel passionate about the purpose that has surfaced for you?

Whatever your answers are to these three questions will determine what your purpose in life is. Don’t let it sit in the recess of your mind and germinate like the hamster on the wheel of nowhere. Start doing what you love and see if you can make it part of your purpose in life.

In conclusion, reorienting your days around practices and interactions infused with purpose and presence unlocks your potential to live boldly by design. When how you spend your precious time and energy aligns with your deepest values, you will manifest your highest self and in turn bring much passion and joy into your life.

Rachel Devine is the author of, The Third Road, a book that gently guides one to the power within and your purpose in life & Lessons from the Needle in a Haystack, a spiritual book on dating and relationships.

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Finding Purpose in Life after 50

For many people, turning 50 marks a significant milestone in our lives. Additionally, finding purpose as an empty nester is essential to creating a rewarding life. We usually have a lot more time on our hands at this stage of life. Life after 50 for a woman and life after 50 for a man can bring change and challenges. It’s a time when we may start to question our purpose and meaning in life, and wonder what the next chapter of our lives will look like. Finding purpose and meaning in life is rewarding. Finding purpose in work and hobbies is a fun challenge. Finding purpose in retirement is crucial to our state of mind. However, the good news is that finding purpose and fulfillment after 50 and in retirement is entirely possible, and can be a truly rewarding experience. Finding your passion and purpose is the key to a happier life. Here are some tips and examples to help you find your purpose in life after 50.

1. Explore Your Passions and Interests: One of the best ways to discover your purpose in life after 50 is to explore your passions and interests. What do you love doing? What brings you joy and fulfillment? It could be anything from volunteering, travel, writing, gardening, or even learning a new skill or language. Take the time to try new things and rediscover old hobbies. You may be surprised at what you enjoy, and it could lead to a new sense of purpose and fulfillment.

Example: Mary, a retired teacher, discovered a passion for painting after taking a community art class. She now spends most of her time creating art and selling her paintings online. Painting has given her a new sense of purpose and joy in her golden years.

2. Reflect on Your Values and Beliefs: Another way to discover your purpose in life is to reflect on your values and beliefs. What is important to you? What do you believe in? This could be anything from family, community, spirituality, or social justice. Think about how you can incorporate your values and beliefs into your daily life and find ways to make a positive impact.

Example: John, a retired engineer, discovered a passion for volunteering at his local soup kitchen. He realized that helping others was an important value for him, and he now spends several hours a week serving food and connecting with those in need. Volunteering has given him a new sense of purpose and fulfillment.

3. Connect with Others: One of the most important ways to find purpose and fulfillment in life after 50 is to connect with others. This could be through volunteering, joining a club or organization, or simply spending time with friends and family. Connecting with others can provide a sense of community and belonging, and can help you discover new interests and passions.

Example: Sarah, a retired nurse, joined a local hiking group and has made many new friends through the group. Hiking has become a new passion for her, and she now organizes hiking trips for the group. Being part of the hiking group has given her a new sense of purpose and connection in her golden years.

4. Embrace Change: Finally, it’s important to embrace change in your life after 50. This could be anything from moving to a new city, starting a new career, or simply trying something new. Change can be scary, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and discovery. Step outside the box and be adventurous in embracing change.

Example: Tom, a retired accountant, decided to move to a new city to be closer to his grandchildren. He was nervous about starting over in a new place, but he quickly discovered new hobbies and interests, and even started a new consulting business in his field. Moving to a new city gave him a new sense of purpose and adventure in his golden years.

5. Purpose over 50: Louise Hay started her Hay House a successful publishing company at the age of 58. James Parkinson was over 60 when he discovered Parkinson disease was a neurological syndrome. Laura Ingalls Wilder began writing the little house series at 65.

In conclusion, finding purpose and fulfillment in life after 50 is rewarding and fulfilling. By exploring your passions and interests, reflecting on your values and beliefs, connecting with others, and embracing change, you can discover new meaning and joy in your golden years. Remember, it’s never too late to start a new chapter in your life and find purpose and fulfillment in the process. There are plenty of books on finding purpose. I write a book called, The Third Road, and I have a chapter called, Your Purpose. It explains in more detail how to discover your purpose, at any age.

Rachel Devine is the author of, The Third Road & Lessons from the Needle in a Haystack.

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