The time has come to start designing what you want your life to be like. Why now? At this point, your ideology should be principle-based and therefore stable, your emotional baggage is largely unpacked and you are likely ready to focus on fullfillment and purpose rather than ego and impulse. That is not to say that you should not get that dream car if you can pay cash for it, but you will find that designs that further your purpose are easily granted, whereas requests that further your ego and insecurities are easily denied. As always, be aware of the emotional roots of your choices as you make this design. Be sure to design from a place of peace, love, joy, adventure or other positive emotions so that the result will multiply those for you.
Let’s begin. This should be a fun and joyous exercise and one you will want to revisit often. Consider all aspects: mental, emotional, intellectual, physical, career, relationships, daily schedule, financial, experiences, opportunities, etc. What does your ideal life look like? Be very very specific and brutally honest about your ideal life, even if it sounds unreasonable. Many things are easier than you think.
Your ideal life may not look like something your family or friends would approve of. It may not look like the standard definition of success that we are all handed in school. That is OK. Do not design the life that you were told to want. Design the life that makes your soul sing. Design the life that makes your whole being burst forth with energy and makes your heart feel full to overflowing.
Write it all down. This is key. Then, for each element of your ideal life, research what it would take to make it happen. Don’t take any one person’s word on the matter. Study it from all sides on your own, and talk to as many experts as you can find. Then, start making it happen.
