by Rachel Cates

Created on: October 09, 2010

Choosing the right path in life requires listening to that quiet voice within that is directing you towards higher ideas and states of being.

No one can tell you your life path.  You must learn to listen to that voice and honor what you know and feel to be true for you.  Everyone has a reality that they must live; their own truth in which they must recognize.   To live a happy life it is important to discern and invest time in actions that are aligned with your core values.

Core values are the beliefs that you develop overtime that represent how you feel about yourself and the world.  If freedom and passion are your core beliefs or values, then it would be difficult to find happiness in a career that is restrictive and boring.  Once you take time to identify your core values then you can devise a strategy to take actions that are aligned with your beliefs. 

Journaling is a powerful tool that can guide you in your process towards deeper self awareness and fulfillment.  Ask yourself questions on a daily basis and as you explore the answers through creative writing insights will be revealed that will help you to get closer to knowing and identifying what you really want out of life, which is the awareness that precedes discovering your life path.

Meditation is also a useful tool to help you transform into your authentic self.  Spend 10 minutes everyday in a quiet place imagining living your idea life.  Who are the people you would meet?  What kind of work would you be doing?  What thoughts do you hold?  How do you respond to your environment? 

Allow your emotions to guide you on your path towards greater self awareness.  If you notice any change in emotion throughout the day, that is an indication that something has activated your feelings which are either positive or negative.  Learn to honor your feelings by recognizing the source of your emotion and evaluate what the situation means for you.  That may mean doing more of the things that make you feel good and removing yourself from situations that make you feel bad. 

What did you enjoy doing as a child?  Did you have any hobbies or games that you enjoyed playing?  For some, it is beneficial to recall aspects of your childhood and remember what activities you enjoyed, particularly the function of the activity that excited you the most.  For example, If you liked to play hide-and-go seek, that may indicate

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