Purpose

Discovering My Life's True Meaning

~ A Universal Tributes Course ~

UNIVERSAL TRIBUTE TWO

I know my chosen life’s purpose is in alignment with a Higher Purpose for me when I am inspired and when I experience the joy, spontaneity, and gratitude of service.

PURPOSE

To support you to discover why you are here and to uncover the meaning of your life from a spiritual perspective.

BENEFITS 

          1. To view the events of my life through the 'bigger picture' of my soul's reason for being
          2. To discover the spiritual purpose of my life regardless of what I 'do' in the world
          3. To identify the Present Main Purpose of my life and explore which aspect of my Life Purpose it fulfills
          4. To explore practical ways to support my alignment with my Life Purpose
                  When our soul is determined to evolve, it will find a way to convert even rocks to fertile soil.  Delineating the ups and downs of our life enables us to see how we have transformed the obstacles into gifts. 

                  WHY THIS COURSE MIGHT SERVE  YOU

                  Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions?

                  • Why does my life seem to lack meaning?  
                  •  Why am I here? 
                  • What is the purpose of my life?
                  •  Why does my life lack inspiration or spontaneity? 
                  • Why do I  feel like something is missing from my life, despite having "'a good life"?  
                  • Why do I feel unfulfilled in my work and think there must be something else "out there" for me but not know what it is?  
                  • Why do I sense I'm here for a special purpose but have never been able to ascertain what that purpose is?

                  This course on PURPOSE is designed to support you in discovering your life's true purpose through the understanding and practice of Tribute Two:  I know my chosen life’s purpose is in alignment with a Higher Purpose for me when I am inspired and when I experience the joy, spontaneity, and gratitude of service.

                  Objectives

                  1. To become acquainted with the Ten Universal Tributes
                  2. To study the concepts in Tribute Two
                  3. To discover my Life Purpose through reflection upon the significant events of my life
                  4. To recognize that my Life Purpose is spiritual – it does not tell me what to do so much as it tells me how to be in the world

                  Topics Covered

                  • Tribute Two and Tenets:  I know my chosen life’s purpose is in alignment with a Higher Purpose for me when I am inspired and when I experience the joy, spontaneity, and gratitude of service.
                    • Exploring how significant events in my life reveal keys to my Life Purpose
                    • Understanding the concept of 'Present Main Purpose' (which changes over time) and how each Present Main Purpose of my life fulfills some aspect of my Life Purpose
                    • Identifying goals to help bring my life into alignment with my Life Purpose
                    I have been given a unique assignment by the Divine and, having accepted this function, I live my life with integrity, commitment, and gratitude.
                    ~ Tribute 2, Tenet 2 ~

                    Recommendations for how best to study this course

                    • Read portions of Born to Serve by Susan Trout as indicated throughout the course materials. Download Born to Serve or request a free hard copy of the book through our Bookgiving Project.
                    • Follow the recommended study steps and complete the reading and worksheet assignments. The course was designed to be completed in one month and it is recommended you spend at least one month on the course.

                      • Spend approximately one-half to one hour each day to complete the course.
                      • Apply the course material in your personal and work life. Practice is essential!
                      • Repeat the course or spend more time on any section to deepen your work with the course materials.


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