Identifying Innate Inclinations:
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Return to your origins: The sources suggest looking back at your early childhood activities and inclinations1 . Your inner force guiding you towards your Life’s Task was clear in childhood, directing you towards activities and subjects that fit your natural inclinations2 . Reflecting on what you naturally enjoyed doing as a child can provide clues to your inherent interests1 ….
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Connect with your inclinations: One of the three steps to realizing your Life’s Task is to connect with your inclinations2 . This involves paying attention to what genuinely interests and excites you.
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Observe patterns: Consider your mental and psychological strengths and work with them3 . Understanding your natural ways of thinking and unique perspectives is key4 .
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Pay attention to sensations and desires: Your true self communicates through sensations and powerful desires that seem to transcend you. You may not be able to fully explain why you are drawn to certain activities or forms of knowledge; it is simply a fact of nature5 .
Cultivating Innate Inclinations and Discovering Your Life’s Task:
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View your path as a journey: Instead of seeing your career path as a straight line, view it as a journey with twists and turns. Choose a field or position that roughly corresponds to your inclinations2 .
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Occupy the perfect niche: Choose a rough area that interests you, look for side paths that interest you, and continually move towards a narrower niche. Alternatively, blend two distinct areas of expertise that complement each other1 . This allows you to refine your focus based on your evolving interests within a general area aligned with your inclinations.
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Let go of the past: Don’t be tied to a particular career or position, but rather be committed to your Life’s Task, wherever that may take you6 . This implies that your inclinations might lead you down unexpected paths.
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Avoid the false path: Actively rebel against forces pushing you down a path for the wrong reasons, such as money, fame, attention, or parental expectations1 . Following external pressures can lead you away from your true inclinations.
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Embrace learning: The goal of your apprenticeship phase, after formal education, is learning, not just money or a title6 . Choose work environments and positions that offer the greatest possibilities for learning, aligning with your inherent curiosity7 .
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Experiment and apply knowledge: Internalize knowledge by finding ways to put it to practical use and look for connections between different elements you are learning8 . Engage in experimentation as you gain skill and confidence9 .
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Follow your deepest interests: Learn as many skills as possible, but only those related to your deepest interests10 . Trust what you like, and when you are ready to settle, ideas and opportunities aligned with your Life’s Task will present themselves10 .
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Forge your own route: At a key moment, decide to forge your own route, one that suits your own spirit and rhythms and leads you closer to discovering the hidden truths of your interests11 . This requires self-confidence and self-awareness11 .
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Love learning: Follow the example of Masters and love learning for its own sake12 . A genuine passion for learning in areas that align with your inclinations will fuel your journey.
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Embrace the uncertain: Creative endeavors are by their nature uncertain, so you must let go of your need for comfort and security and be willing to explore13 .
By actively engaging in self-reflection, paying attention to your natural draws, prioritizing learning aligned with your interests, and being willing to adapt your path, you can identify and cultivate your innate inclinations to discover your unique Life’s Task.