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Who Else Has Fallen Into This Common Life Trap?

Author: Mohamed Tohami Author Ranking Blue | Posted: 19-08-2007 | Comments: 0 | Views: 10 | Rating:  (50) Article Popularity - Green (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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Right now, you are about to discover the common life trap that most people fall into. You are going to realize why you have been distracted from your dreams and have stopped pursuing your destiny. Once you become aware of that trap, you will gain the power to RE-DREAM and to take massive action to fulfill your dreams.

As I was reading The Alchemist, a book by the fascinating storyteller Paulo Coelho, I came across a passage that truly inspired me and opened my eyes to a common life trap that most of us fall into. I told myself that this trap must be the ultimate drama of life.

Here is the passage that I read in The Alchemist:

“Everyone, when they are young, knows what their destiny is. At that point in their lives, everything is clear and everything is possible. They aren’t afraid to dream, and to yearn for everything they would like to see happen to them in their lives. But, as time passes, a mysterious force begins to convince them that it will be impossible for them to realize their destiny.”

That is absolutely true.

Remember when you were young and used to daydream about your future? You had great hopes and aspirations, and you believed that the world was full of abundance and prosperity. You were motivated and had great trust in yourself and your ability to achieve your dreams.

And suddenly, as beautifully stated by Coelho, a mysterious force began to convince you that it would be impossible for you to realize your destiny.

Do the everyday hardships of life tend to distract you from your dreams? Do you spend most of your time just trying to survive and to fulfill your basic needs as you grow older and your responsibilities increase? Do you pay too much attention to what other people say and to their judgment of you? Do you stick to your comfort zone and settle for living a mediocre life?

That life trap can lead to any of the above behaviors, and more. It really is a mysterious force – but one that you can overcome.

The most important thing to understand is that greatness lies in your ability to bring your dreams back to life.

Your greatness begins when you re-discover your true purpose in life.

Your greatness begins when you realize what you love to do the most, what you do the best, and what contribution you make to the world.

Your greatness begins when you know who you truly are.

Your greatness begins when you resolve to express yourself and unleash your potential to the fullest.

Whatever mysterious force affected you in the past, enough is enough! Today is your day. Venture out of that cocoon of the merely ordinary and begin to explore the realm of the extraordinary.

Breathe the fire of passion into all that you do. From today onwards, take complete control of your life. Decide, once and for all, to be the master of your destiny.

Reclaim the joy of waking up every morning, full of energy and exhilaration.

Discover your true purpose in life and start to experience the power of an inspired life.

Discover your true purpose in life and bring your dreams back to life.

Today is the first day of the rest of your life. The past has passed. Focus on the present and strive for the success of your future.

You can make a difference.

Unleash the power of You...Your Purpose...Your Greatness!

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Mohamed Tohami (The Success 'Pharaoh') is the author and creator of "The Life Purpose Discovery System: Your Ultimate Guide To A Meaningful Life". http://www.LifePurposeDiscoverySystem.com

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