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From a young age, most of us learn there's safety in the tribe. Don't stick out too much and the tribe will like you (or at least not dislike you too much). But if you stick your head out, or have aspirations not aligned with the tribe, or do / don't do things outside of what's "cool" — then you may get rejected by the "cool kids" ... Scary stuff.

 

We've all lived it. But once you realize that you can be authentic to you, and follow God first, then the question you really need to be asking is: Are you willing to follow where your Inspiration leads? If yes, are you willing to take some steps on faith that may feel new or different?

 

Sometimes freedom and success can be scary, because our internal systems reject change. The tribe can be jealous of anyone who reaches for higher things. They may misunderstand the source of your confidence because you are not trying to conform to who they want you to be.

 

At the most basal level, following your Inspiration means you must be willing to be yourself. That means  letting your light shine in this physical world that doesn't always understand.

 

We are here to be our most authentic self, guided by God's Inspiration to our highest impact. If we don’t do that, then we lose the plot and feel constantly frustrated and unfulfilled. We become shells of who we are meant to be, and we just go through the motions looking for validation from others. If we drown our light to conform, we miss some of the most amazing opportunities.

 

I believe you are here to live a very different experience. To grow closer to your Source of Inspiration (God) and to be willing to follow - even when it may feel scary, risky, or inconvenient. In fact, especially at those times.

 

Sometimes it may feel safer to not risk standing out at all, or to dedicate your life to a higher impact, because maybe we don't think we could pull it off. But here's the thing—that's exactly the type of person God often loves to use.

 

Now, of course, any success you achieve isn't so you can pound your chest in pride. It's so others can be made aware of that great power of God's inspiration within you, and be drawn to it too—to transform and empower their lives just like it did yours. It’s being of salt and light in the world.

 

I believe God wants to do amazing things through you by leveraging your unique skills and talents right now. And whether that leads to worldly acknowledgment doesn’t matter. The point is—did you answer the call?

 

In my experience—and from studying others for years who have followed Inspired callings—that is what this life is all about. If you missed part one of this thread, see What is Inspiration.