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Inspiration vs Obligation
2 fishbowls for deciding what to do
This has been a core principle of mine for the past few years. When I'm at the dot of decision, I ask myself the question:
Am I doing this from a place of inspiration or obligation?
If it’s inspiration, then it’s a GO.
If it’s obligation, then it’s a NO.
That’s how I’ve resolved to live my life. It’s that simple.
(But, of course, just because it’s simple, doesn’t mean it’s easy. I still succumb to doing things out of obligation all the time. And there’s a whole lotta nuance baby!)
Inspiration feels like a Whole Body “YES!” that bubbles up from my soul
The explanation for “Why?”
“Because I want to”
“Because I feel called to”
Obligation feels like servicing an expectation that originated outside myself
The explanation for “Why?”
“Because I have to”
“Because I should”
“Because I’m supposed to”
I aspire to live a fulfilled life by filling up my Fishbowl of Authenticity.

Fishbowl of Authenticity

Fishbowl of Dishonesty
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