Ever wonder what kind baker started adding an extra cookie for every dozen that his customers bought? I doubt we will ever know, but what an amazing legacy he or she has created!
The Prosperity Paradigm, by Steve D'Annunzio, talks about finding your Soul Purpose, which when lived, creates a personal legacy for others to benefit from long after you are gone. The story of the baker is mentioned to illustrate the impact that one person can have on the world when he or she lives their Soul Purpose.
The thing that I have gathered so far from the book is that you create the most value when you do things out of LOVE. Doing things you love for people you love who love what you do has got to be one of the greatest, most joyful feelings in the world! Not to mention it is a very prosperous way to live!
I am going through my own path to discover my own Soul Purpose and what I can do to create a legacy. It might seem like a grand objective, but I believe it is a pursuit that will benefit me and my family for years to come. The idea that I could actually live this way seems overwhelming at times, but I have decided that like the baker, it starts with seemingly small actions, created out of love, that accumulate into a lifetime of happiness and a legacy that extends beyond the grave.
Your Soul Purpose involves your natural talents and abilities, which probably seem quite common to you, but if you were to look at yourself from an outsider's point of view, you would be quite amazed at how unique your talents and abilities actually are!
What will your baker's dozen be?
I invite you to join me on this quest of self-discovery, which is anything but selfish, because the more people who live their Soul Purpose, the more value and joy there is created for everyone! Feel free to share your own experiences of joy as you operate in your Soul Purpose!
For any of you who would like some reading materials on discovering your unique ability to create value, I highly recommend The Prosperity Paradigm by Steve D'Annunzio and Unique Ability: Creating the Life that You Want by Catherine Nomura, Julie Waller, and Shannon Waller. (I don't get anything out of this besides creating more smiles on more people's faces, so give it a try!)
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Hi Jessica,
I just love your reminder about how what we love is so connected up to our Sole Purpose. And it was brilliant to connect all of the above with cookies. That is an image I will not soon forget. You DID make me smile!!
Warmly,
Chris Zydel
http://www.creativejuicesarts.com
Thanks Chris!
It looks like you are really living up to your Sole Purpose with your art! That looks like so much fun and I bet people are so happy to learn from you!
Hi Jessica,
I found your Blog from the WIN Ladies blog.
I want you to know your mom is a dear and a wonderful lady.:) Come visit us at Ryze - WIN.
Blessings,
Leslie
Jessica,
I'm older than you, and lived a lot of life.
My "Soul" Purpose was making life for my family something they would cherish and have a desire to pass on to their family.
This of course spreads out into all those connected to you in any manner.
You are so wise early in your life...what a treasure.
Thanks for the photo of Leslie, she is one cute girl, spunky looking too.
I know you will have a marvelous life...paying it forward while living the talk.
Many, many, blessings.
Bea Kunz
http://www.sagehillfarmsandvintagestore.com
Bea,
Thank you, your thoughts are beautiful and inspiring. That is a wonderful purpose.
How do I serve my family while I pursue the career, I struggle to discern...It's hard to find balance sometimes when I love what I do so much.
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