As you stand on the precipice of your purpose, of your desire to fulfill your calling, there’s a decision you must make before progress can be made.
It’s likely something you don’t even consider, it’s an uncommon decision, it’s one that will determine the path forward.
The decision I’m referring to is what are you willing to trade in exchange for the future you want to achieve.
In other words, what good and comfortable things are worth trading for great and meaningful things?
Maybe the words ‘great’ and ‘meaningful’ are a bit too large to explain your situation. Maybe you just want to improve something. That, too, will require an uncommon decision.
Even in the small things, you must decide what minor comforts stand in the way of positive benefits.
The examples are endless.
Sleeping in vs. waking up early to accomplish your workout.
Setting aside time to connect with your higher power vs. mindlessly watching TV.
Avoiding sugar vs. choosing a healthy option to avoid feeling bad after a rich dessert.
Playing video games vs. engaging in a conversation with your spouse.
Saving a portion of your income for unexpected expenses vs. splurging on an item you want but don’t need.
On and on it goes.
What lesser pleasures and comforts must we set aside to embrace a greater purpose? Discipline. That’s how our path to deeper meaning is paved. It’s not easy, nothing worth pursuing ever is. But, we must do the work. Brick by brick. Step by step. Day by day. Moment by moment.
Engage in your uncommon decision. And live on purpose today.
