Are YOU a Living Zombie? Stop the Insanity and Discover Your Heart's Desire!

I cannot remember the author's name but I will always remember one of his statements about humanity. "Most people are dead at twenty and are buried at eighty". Unfortunately this is so very true. Most people walk around in a daze and are in effect "living zombies". Are you one of them?

Do you know what you really want out of life? A lot of people do not realize what they really want or what their purpose should have been until they are on their deathbed. What a shame! Do you work at a job (just over broke) that you hate? Do you spend your spare time watching television or doing things that you do not like? Have you forgotten what your deepest dreams and ambitions were? If so, you could be one of the living zombies.

In conducting an experiment a group of people were asked what they really wanted out of life. Most "stam-studdered" and could not really say. The really sad thing is that they could state without a doubt what they did not want. It is not really their fault. They have not been taught one of the many ways you can find out. If you are one of those people and do not want to be, don't be discouraged. There is still hope, no matter how young or old you are.

Now let me propose a question to you. Are you undecided about what you really want out of life? Don't give up; there are many ways to discover your life's purpose.

The best way this writer has found to really discover what you want out of life is to listen to your heart. So many people let themselves be ruled by logic. While logic has its place, your passions and what you really want will most of the time go against society's version of logic. That is perfectly normal.

Have you let yourself become one of those that live their lives by being what they think they should be, or worse yet, what they think other's think they should be? Now is the time to just break free and really find out what really turns you on and makes you happy. Let's explore the discovery process, shall we?

First of all, find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed. Close your eyes and ask yourself what you would be doing if you were a multi millionaire. Something that you enjoy doing so much that you would do it for free. Then be still and just listen. It may take awhile to get your answer because you are not used to doing this. It is ok if you do not get an immediate answer. Just keep doing this simple exercise until the answer comes to you. Believe me, it will. The whisperings from deep inside your real self will come to you if you are open to listening.

The answers you receive will be something that you love doing and that describes your passion. You are able to pour everything you have in accomplishing this without hesitation and you feel no pressure or resistance.

That is not to say that there will be no setbacks but the difficulties and obstacles that come up will not deter you from doing what you love. Your hearts desire will find ways around them. You will naturally have the determination and your heart will back you up to get what you want out of life. Always remember that the universe supports and helps those who are pursuing their passion and destiny.

Do not get me wrong though, you still must use your head while pursuing your hearts desire. We are all born with both a mind and a heart. We live our best when we are in harmony with both our minds and our hearts. The poet Rumi put it very wisely: "Live completely in the head and you cannot feel the breath and rhythm of life. Live completely in the heart and you may find yourself acting like a love-struck fool with poor judgment and discipline. It's all a fine balance - the head and heart must forge a lifetime partnership if one wants to live a beautiful life."

We also should listen to our instincts. One part of human nature is very mysterious and almost forces us to spontaneously react to different things. These are called instincts. This is the way your real self guides and communicates with you. We have all had those feelings that we should do or say something at a given time. When we go against these feelings, most of the time we regret that decision. Listen and follow those gentle proddings that lead you to take action in a certain way or to follow a certain path.

As you follow your hearts desire and let your true self out be prepared for well meaning friends that will let you know in no uncertain terms that your dreams and goals are impossible. They mean well but could possibly throw you way of the track of your dreams. Ask yourself if they are successful and happy with what they are doing. Have they accomplished what it is that is your hearts desire? Most times you will find out they haven't. Some people, unfortunately, don't want you to succeed. If you do, that means that they feel they have to as well.

You are living your dream and destiny, not theirs. Every person must decide how they want to live their life and what that ideal life looks like. Remember the axiom "To thine own self be true". Follow your heart and your instincts. Be in alignment with your heart and mind and you will not go wrong.