Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Oct/Nov 2014 - Featuring Louise Hay | Page 31

“Who would care what I have to say
anyway?” is not a powerful question. But
asking, “When I believe there is great work
inside me, what am I doing?” is—because
it leads you in the direction of your dreams.
Small questions are powerful too. “What is
the first small step I can take on the road
to my dreams?” is an excellent question,
and “What’s the next small step?” is a great
follow-up.
Engage your Ego in a dialogue around
powerful questions, and I promise you’ll
receive good answers. In fact, you know
you’re asking a good question by the quality
of your answer.
If you don’t like the answer, change the
question! The point is to free up the voice
of your passion and determination, and tone
down the voice of your Ego and fears.
But wait, there’s more.

PLAN FOR THE WORST-CASE
SCENARIO.
Your Ego has another tool in its toolbox
and it’s called The Worst-Case Scenario.
Make no mistake, the worst-case scenario
is daunting, but it’s never a good reason to
abandon your dreams.
How do you deal with it? Think about possible
crises before you start any passion-driven
work, and decide beforehand what you
would be willing to do in the face of them.

Are you willing to consider the worst thing
that could happen to you (and your family) if
you were to pursue your dreams? Can you
acknowledge that there is always something
you could do to make it better?
Answer “yes,” and you can get on with the
business of doing your great work, because
the world is waiting.

THE WORLD NEEDS YOU.
You may continue to feel fear, but if you can
remind your Ego of your agreements, you’ll
stop feeling scared out of your mind.
The good news is that you’re on this path
for a reason. The world doesn’t need more
people waiting to punch out at the end of the
day to numb themselves with alcohol or TV
or shopping.
We need you to fulfill your purpose and
become truly alive.
So challenge those voices of “reason” inside
your head. Plan for the worst-case scenario.
And no matter what, never stop believing in
yourself, because regardless of
what anyone says, you can live Read
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the life of your dreams.

Stacey Curnow - Stacey helps women find and live their purpose.
She left behind a 20-year career as a nurse-midwife, helping
women give birth to babies, to help you give birth to your BIG
dreams. You can sample her work by reading The Purpose
and Passion Guidebook: 6 Steps to Doing Good, Feeling Good
and Achieving Your Dreams. It will inspire you to tap into your
deepest desires, claim your true value and identify your soul’s
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WISDOM & SELF-GROWTH

just not supposed to be an artist, right?” is
not a powerful question. But asking, “Of the
successful artists I admire, who would be
willing to mentor me?” is.