Do What Sets Your Soul on Fire??

My Soul is on Fire

It means that you’re so full of love for someone or something that it makes your heart feel as if it's on fire. Same thing as a burning desire.

I have had it wrong for so many years; chasing the idea of only being someone of value once I had x, y or z.

It has haunted me most of my life - believing I am worthless, but that I will only be worth something when I have my own business, drive a fast car, or by just being a 'specific' person.

I have spent years chasing the idea that a business is the start and end of that desire.

If I just had one good idea, I can change the world, and change my life. I used to believe that until I was driving that super car, wearing that Rolex, and rocking designer clothing, that I was someone of zero value.

I had it all wrong.

I was lost in the conceptual idea that materialism will bring me true happiness. I was lost in the idea that these external successes would be my maker. I was set on trying to become that person - chasing ideas and chasing opportunities that would serve this insatiable desire for money and possessions.

There are multiple roads. You alone choose the ones you take. Some lead to the same destination via different pathways. Others lead to similar or dissimilar outcomes, depending on where you turn.

Purpose > Business

Reality hit me when I realized I had it all wrong for over 10 years.

I was chasing everything that was the by-product of what I should have focused on; purpose. I realized that in order to be who I wanted to be, I needed to realize that I already had it all. I was the successful person I had always dreamt of. I was the wealthy, healthy, and successful individual who could have and be anything he desired, here and now.

I took a step back and changed my focus.

Instead of focusing on creating the next Facebook, I focused on building my personal brand. My personal brand would be a reflection of was who I was, regardless of what I owned and what I did.

It completely separated me from everything that did not matter.

It allowed me to refocus my attention back to self.

I have since stepped away from chasing ideas, although there are still a few that I believe in. Instead, I am now working on building my personal brand. Who I am, what I stand for, my passions and desires, my joys - sharing these joys, creating stories, and hopefully encouraging others to light their own fire.

It Feels Right

After chasing dreams, I almost forgot what really mattered. I've taken a step back in certain areas, but taken a step forward in who I am. I am the brand. The asset. The one with the value.

Strip everything back, and what is left? Me. Us. Nothing else.

With this realization, I understood that my focus needed to be in alignment with this understanding.

I knew I needed to up-skill, develop, showcase, and share myself.

Why? Because I am the brand. I am the asset. It is through me that wealth and success will be a by-product.

When you remove everything that does not matter, what is left? Our being. Our person. Our drive and passion. Our desires, goals and expectations. Who we are at our fundamental root. Our beliefs and principles. The rest simply does not matter.

In knowing this, I have since picked up projects that I am extremely passionate about.

I have a desire to talk to strangers, write articles, share stories, and inspire others.

And I am going to do exactly that.

Create a community around things I am passionate about.

Why? Because regardless of what happens, I will always have that passion.

Strip it all back, take everything away from me, and I will still yearn to do these great things.

Become the person you were meant to be, light your inner fire and follow your heart's desire.?