Some Keys to Living an Inspired & Empowered Life

This is a constant process of taking in, taking on, integrating, living, letting go & continuing the pursuit! Living an inspired and empowered life means never settling for anything less than you deserve (& you deserve it all). Living full out means you must be willing to love and accept yourself as you are and know that from that place, greater and greater potential & possibilities await your arrival.


The better you know yourself – know your triggers – know your desires and needs – know your shortcomings/weaknesses, the greater chance you have to make more informed, conscious and revolutionary choices taking you in the direction of an expansive life experience.


With all that in mind, these things require you to ponder, process and practice regularly. Be available to continuously & consciously lean in. Pick one, two or a few and focus on them. Some ways to live more inspired and empowered are:

  • Assess your life kindly but honestly

  • Make better choices as you learn more

  • Decide to be better every day then work towards it in every way possible

  • Acknowledge that you are ‘perfectly imperfect’

  • Let go of judging yourself and others

  • Accept that some days are better than others

  • Understand that making mistakes is part of the process

  • Realize that you don’t have to be pulled into every drama. Not every situation or argument needs your attention.

  • Be discerning

  • Believe in ‘all this or something better'

  • Know that we all must do our inner work. Face, acknowledge and heal our shadow sides

  • Forgive yourself and others

  • Work on your Triggers

  • Allow life to unfold. Leave room for the unexpected.

  • Let go of wanting Life to be as it used to be – friendships, work, life, etc. Everything changes

  • Dream big(ger)

  • Get the rest you need

  • Be mindful of what you read, listen to, and take in as it will influence you

  • Remind yourself of what is ‘yours’ and what is not yours to own

  • Take responsibility for Yourself and don’t blame others

  • Look for the Good in people and in Life

  • Find ways to be of Service to the Whole

  • Find Balance – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually

  • Be willing to be vulnerable and be seen

  • Get up every day to start a new day – new potential & possibilities

  • Be grateful for your life, your family, and your friends

  • Make better health choices – take responsibility for your health

  • Cultivate enthusiasm and joy daily

  • Find time to just ‘Be’

  • Make time for fun, laughter, play, and connection (do things you love regularly)

  • Get motivated to work out/do yoga/exercise, etc.

  • Stimulate your brain – get creative. Read.

  • Soften to life and witness the power of your heart

  • Let go of society’s expectations and pressures

  • Take baby steps toward a richer existence

  • Listen

  • Be respectful

  • Be kind – agree to disagree

  • Move on – let go –of anything & everything that doesn’t resonate with your heart & soul

  • Be willing to excavate another layer of pain/discomfort – dive in & work through it

  • Try to not ‘fix’ anyone

  • Mind your own business

  • Care not Carry

  • Release ‘wrongs’ you feel were done to you

  • Make amends for words/actions that weren’t skillful, mature or helpful

  • Allow people to be themselves & to do what is right for them

  • Filter giving advice – only when asked (unless it’s life-threatening)

  • Don’t lose your Magic – your sense of Wonder

  • Be authentic – Be genuine – Be real – Be honest

  • Be heart-centered and open-minded

  • Keep learning

  • Get outside in Nature – fresh air & sunshine

  • Stay curious about Life

  • Be humble – admit mistakes

  • Be confident – you are amazing; a Divine spark; a Light in this world

  • Believe in Abundance

  • Be still – listen to your intuition – trust it & act upon it

  • Evolve

  • Spend time alone – get to know & love your own company

  • Know you are a ‘work in progress'

  • Understand that there is a difference between ‘excellence and perfection'

  • Protect your Energy

  • Know what you have control over and what you don’t

  • Know what you want and what you need

  • Let go of ‘people pleasing’ behaviours

  • Know that effort is required in life

  • Be willing to stand alone on matters of principle – don’t compromise your integrity

  • Life is simple but not easy

  • Engage discomfort – get out of your comfort zone

  • Not everyone will like you

  • Help others if you are able

  • Work to elevate your attitude

  • Do it for ‘you’, your growth, and your evolution

Do you have a starting point to expand your life? Are you ready? Are you willing? What’s next for you?

Brenda Dowell