Betty's Blessings

A member of our Emotional Connection community, Eric Teplitz, recently wrote a blog series about finding one's highest purpose called "What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?" I loved the whole series, but what really floored me was the conclusion………………… In Eric's final post, he discovered that his life purpose was more spiritual in nature than any job or career. The way he described that purpose was so inspiring that I asked Eric if I could share it with you here in a slightly abridged form. Eric didn't call it a benediction, but that's how deeply it resonates with me. Please take a breath, open your heart, and read it for yourself: I want to be:

• More loving, and less withholding.

• More compassionate, and less judgmental (toward both myself and others).

• More creative, and less blocked/inhibited.

• More open-hearted, and less closed off from my feelings.

• More open-minded, and less closed off to new ideas/ways of thinking.

• More conscious, and less reactive.

• More grateful, and less quick to complain.

• More present, and less “lost in my head”.

• More generous, and less stingy (again, with both myself and others).

• More patient, and less impatient (this one alone might suffice if I made significant progress at it!).

• More trusting (in the Universe, that things will work out for the best, of myself and my intuition), and less of a worrier or “control freak”.

• More giving, and less selfish.

• More forgiving, and less self-righteous.

• More courageous, and less ruled by fear, comfort-seeking, or complacency.

• More joyful, and less distressed or numbed out.

• More hopeful, and less cynical.

• More accepting of what is, and less ruled by my resistance to that which is not as I would have it be.

• More curious, and less jaded or dismissive.

• More appreciative, and less inclined to take things for granted.

• More helpful, and less hurtful (to myself, others, and the environment).

• More aware, and less ignorant.

• More awake, and less asleep.

• More contributive, and less consumptive.

• More resourceful, and less self-limiting.

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I want to be:

• More peaceful, and less tortured.

• More content, and less dissatisfied.

• More integrated, and less conflicted.

• More focused, and less distracted.

• More disciplined, and less lazy.

• More honest and forthcoming, and less guarded or avoidant.

• More aware of life’s preciousness, and less squandering of my time with trivialities. Eric..includes: • I want to embrace and enjoy life even more, and live as fully as I can.

• I want to be a better listener, and less wrapped up in myself (another big one!).

• I want to be better at both giving help, and also asking for and receiving it when I need it.

• I want to live with ever-increasing integrity, in accordance with my highest ideals, rather than settle for a mediocre version of myself.

• I want to create and share more, and take greater ownership of my strengths, talents, and power.

• I want to realize the most creative and positive aspects of my potential, and keep my baser motives and impulses in check.

•Mostly…I….just…want….to…be…more…loving…and…kind.

Ralph.Cushnir

To.read.the-unabridged-version: http://inspiredlivingblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/10/what-do-you-want-to-be-when-you-grow-up-part-ten/

Raphael Cushnir is a leading voice in the world of emotional connection and present moment awareness. He has shared his unique approach to personal and professional development with millions of readers in O, The Oprah Magazine, Beliefnet, Spirituality and Health, Psychology Today and the Huffington Post. He has also authored six books, lectures worldwide, and is a faculty member of the Esalen Institute, the Omega Institute, and the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. In addition, he coaches individuals and teams at Fortune 100 companies, governments, religious organizations, and leading non-profits. For more info: cushnir.com © 2014 - The Heartfire Foundation