Believing With Your Heart

I noticed a sign yesterday morning with some powerful words that read, "believe with your heart".  It made me think about the many instances in which we allow ourselves to proceed with a particular task that we know is innately close to us and we know that deep down in our heart it is something that we want to do.  When our inner soul speaks to us with a particular message, we normally hear something that we know is rightfully truthful to ourselves.  Many of the worlds greatest leaders and change makers had this quality, that became the compass which led them on their journey.  Change can be difficult for an individual, however, when you think about changing the world, most would say that this could be an insurmountable task.  Yet, we have plenty of examples of people through out time that took on this challenge which became part of history.  As I thought about all of this, I too was thinking that all of these people that helped change the world, had this core belief in their heart that what they were doing was not only the right thing to do, it was part of the reason of why they were in this world to begin with.  There are plenty of books that speak to the issue of defining your life's purpose, as it can be a challenge of a lifetime for many.  However, what it may all come down to is the belief in someone's heart that created the circumstance for which they decided to transform not only themselves, but the world around them as well.  Fulfilling your life's purpose can be disorienting at times.  We all have instances where we have some type of doubt about ourselves or our circumstances that make us question where we are and at times more directly, who have we become.  Validation for our accomplishments can sometimes arrive via others who tell you that you are doing a great job.  I particularly like the moments where someone tells me that they connected to something I said or wrote.  It is in those moments that I feel that I am doing what I am supposed to, which then provides me that peace of mind about where I am headed.  Remember to listen to what your inner voice tells you during those quiet moments when you are still and give yourself permission to follow what that guiding presence is telling you to do.  Also, don't forget to look for those validating moments when someone or something occurs that demonstrate to you that you are in fact where you are supposed to be.  Having strong beliefs is one thing, however, one should not forget that following the strong beliefs in your heart are also part of your purpose for being here.