Our value system is at the heart of much of what we do, think and feel - they motivate us, they guide us, they attract and repel us from certain people, yet many, if asked, would have a hard time identifying what their specific values are. Not only are we often unconscious of our own values, but often as well, we somehow fall into alignment with value systems not even belonging to us. All of this is usually happening on an unconscious level and all we are aware of is a general feeling of imbalance, un-fulfillment and unhappiness.
In my work, I frequently encounter people who are feeling "stressed out", unhappy in what they are doing and unclear as to what choices or future direction to take. When I see this, the direction I go in right away, is re-acquainting my clients with their core value system, thereby allowing them to start making conscious actions and choices in alignment with their true selves. When this change occurs, the difference is amazing - choices and direction become clear, motivation is renewed, personal power is restored and things just start to flow or fall into place, the reason being that all parts of us start to work in harmony with each other versus working at crossed purposes.
If you are wondering about exploring your own value system, you can start by just taking some time to contemplate the following:
1. What were some "peak" moments in your life? What made them great? Why were they important to you? What are the words that sum up these times?
2. Who are the most special and influential people in your life? Why are you drawn to them? What qualities in them do you admire most?
3. What kind of people do you try to avoid and why? What are the qualities they possess that don't fit with you?
4. When do you feel most "alive"? What is the quality or driving force behind those times?
5. When are you most "out of sorts"? What's different about those times?
6. Think back to a time you felt really angry - what value was being violated within you at that time?
These are just some of the ways to bring you back in touch with your inner guidance system that if followed more consciously, will always lead you in the right direction.
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