When your life purpose is directing your life, you carry out your life on purpose, rather than accidentally ( gives a whole new meaning to an accident waiting to happen).

• You live with intention and direction.

• You know who you are and what is important.

• Decisions are made easier and boundaries are more clear.

• You know what does and does not work for you.

• You have clarity about your values.

• You have a vision, goals and action steps to direct your life.

• You are happy.

So why would anyone NOT want to know their life purpose?

There are three reasons (actually, they are excuses) that I can see.

• First, when you live on purpose you become more visible. You are seen more because you show up for life. You have a glow about you and attract others to you. People want to know what you are on...people are attracted to you because you are living a life that creates a powerfully positive aura around you...Some people do not know what to do with all this attention, so they play small, give up their purpose, and live accidentally...and invisibly.

• Second, living on purpose requires a higher level of responsibility. You have discovered the jewel of your life, and it is now the most important force in your life. It takes much responsibility for such a jewel to be taken care of. It requires protection and daily inventory. Your purpose leads your way and will require you to create a disciplined life to have it fulfilled...Some people are responsibility-phobic, meaning that they are scared of responsibility. Perhaps some old programming told them that they couldnt handle it, or didnt deserve it. In any case, they dont take the necessary responsibility for their lives and they, therefore, miss their purpose...They, too, play small.

• Third, there is a high level of accountability to live your life purpose. Once you show up in that light, people are going to look to you for the same in the future...You cant take it back!! There is a consistency that will be expected from you. There is also a level of integrity that goes with you living in your life purpose. No perfection, but being able to be honest and straight-forward. This includes admitting mistakes when you make them...Some people would prefer to have no accountability, as they believe that to be easier...In the end they may have found easy street but they also have an unlived, unfulfilled life...They simply have not lived.

• I invite you to seek out the purpose of your life. Yes, it will call on you to be more visible, responsible, and accountable, but the benefits of a life fully lived life far outweigh any and all cost.

Some people say they want to find their life purpose, but do nothing about it...that is their business.

However, some people say they want to find their life purpose, and are ready to take the leap...that is my business.

If you dont know your life purpose, and you are ready to take that leap, call me. It is time that we talked!!

Ken Donaldson

Ken Donaldson, the REALationship Coach, has been based in Tampa Bay, Florida offering counseling, coaching, and educational programs since 1987. He is a licensed mental health counselor; board certified as an addictions professional and clinical hypnotherapist; and certified as a master relationship coach. Ken is a graduate of the University of South Florida, the Institute for Life Coach Training and the Relationship Coaching Institute. He has been exclusively in private practice since 1993.

Ken is the author of the new breakthrough life and relationship success book Marry YourSelf First! Saying “I Do” to a Life of Passion, Power and Purpose. The material in this book is a result of Donaldson’s 15+ years of clinical counseling and coaching with thousands of individuals and couples. In this book, he reveals what he has discovered as the 20 core Principles of Passion, Power and Purpose. When these principles are applied to your life you can overcome self-limiting patterns and create abundant happiness, fulfillment and success in your life and relationships.

Donaldson’s primary message from this book is to “Master Your Life and Your Relationships!” Purchasers of this book are eligible for free coaching and educational programs to support and promote optimal growth and success.

Ken founded the REALationship Coaching programs empower people to have more successful lives, businesses and relationships by building a powerful relationship with themselves first.

Included are the monthly Saturday Series workshops and the REAL Talk Forums. These programs are for couples and individuals alike, and help the participants live the most passionate and balanced lives possible.

He also facilitates the Marry YourSelf First program that assists singles to have more successful relationships and more satisfying lives. The graduates of this program leave with a clear vision of who they are, what they want, and how to get it.

In addition, he offers the Partners for Life programs for both pre-committed and committed couples that provide the tools and resources to help couples create relationships that are both lasting and fulfilling. Couples report that they have deeper intimacy and more fun as a result of utilizing the tools from these programs.

Ken also offers education and training programs for businesses and community organizations on a variety of personal growth and business improvement topics.