7 Secrets to Living the Life Your Soul Craves

Below are seven secrets that will take you from living a life that is boring and mundane to one full of passion, purpose, and more joy than you ever thought possible.
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Let's be honest, if you are intrigued by the title of this blog, you likely aren't living the life your soul craves. You may feel like life has gotten a bit mundane and boring as you find yourself going through the motions, ticking all the boxes of being an adult and doing the things you are supposed to do. Or maybe you're feeling a bit lost as if life is passing you by and you aren't quite sure how to make the changes you truly desire. The good news is, that can all change starting now.

Below are seven secrets that will take you from living a life that is boring and mundane to one full of passion, purpose, and more joy than you ever thought possible.

1. Listen to the call of your soul. In order to live the life your soul craves you must first know what it is that you desire. Chances are if you are reading this article, you already have some idea of what it is that your soul is craving. Maybe it's more adventure and freedom or connection and purpose in your life. The key here is to give your soul a voice and listen to the whispers you hear coming from within. When you do that, you not only have far more direction for your life than you did before, but you also get used to listening to the incredible wisdom we all have within and that is a power you just can't get anywhere else.

2. Be willing to do what others will not. Living from the soul is often not a logical process and it certainly doesn't operate using formulas, statistics, and checklists. As such, you must be willing to do the things that others might call crazy. Be willing to take risks, follow your heart instead of your head, and act on inspiration versus logic. The truth is there is not just one way for your amazing dreams to come true, there are many. Do what feels right for you always, even if it means going against the grain of what others think you should do.

3. Trust your intuition. Despite what you might believe, you came into this world equipped with an incredible wealth of wisdom and knowledge and it is more powerful than you know. Trust it. You will have brilliant ideas, amazing thoughts, and incredible insights about how to move forward on your path and you must trust those ideas. It's okay to reach out for help, but always go with your gut instinct and trust the nudges and messages you get along the way. Aside from your thoughts, your intuition is one of the most powerful tools that you have. Use it wisely.

4. Give yourself permission. Who said you had to settle for a life that doesn't excite you when your soul desires so much more? Give yourself permission to do the things that bring you joy starting right now! Life is an amazing gift to be experienced and enjoyed and it doesn't matter what you've done or where you've been. You have this very moment to make life what you want, but first you must be willing to give yourself permission to experience a life that feels less like surviving and more like thriving.

5. Know that you are worthy. We have this tricky belief that tells us we must first do something in order to be worthy of all the abundance, joy, and love we wish to experience in the world. That my friend is a pure and simple lie. There is nothing for you to do to be worthy of living an amazing life. In fact, the only prerequisite for being worthy is to be alive... that's it. Your soul craves more because you are both capable and worthy of more simply by being here. Know that to be true and it will make your journey much easier.

6. Let go of the how. As logical planners we often jump from "What do I want?" to "How do I make it happen?" in the blink of an eye. The truth is you don't have to know exactly how your dream life will take shape and you certainly don't have to have the steps laid out before you. When you let go of the worry over how your desires will manifest, you welcome in an amazing universal force that delivers just what you need in just the right time as if by magic. Sure you must follow the messages and take inspired action when the time is right, but you don't have to put the plan together on your own. Trust the process and your ability to know exactly when to take action. When you do that, the pieces fall into place almost effortlessly.

7. Trust the process and your path. There will be moments when things feel like they aren't quite working out for you and you question your entire path. These are the moments when you must trust the process and listen to your intuition even more. Every path comes with a few speed bumps and hurdles, but they are there to help you grow and evolve. You are also going to have some truly amazing experiences that light you up and set your soul on fire and during those moments you will know the true value of following the call of your soul. Remember the good times and allow them to be the fuel that keeps you going when things feel a bit rough. It's all part of a divine plan and in the end you will be grateful for all of the experiences.

I want to hear from you! Are you living the life your soul craves right now? If not, tell me in the comments below what's holding you back.

Lamisha Serf-Walls is a empowerment coach for soul-centered women who are tired of trying to fit into lackluster beige boxes and crave the freedom of standing in their truth and living life from the heart. Her mission is to create a community of empowered, free flowing, lovers of life who live a life of freedom with ease and inspire others to do the same. You can learn more about Lamisha and what she offers by joining her free community, visiting her Online, on Facebook, or Twitter or grab her free audio 5 Ways to Break Free From Stuck.

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