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Discussion board locked by Administrator (Melody) on Aug 9 2008 12:53:27 because of the following reason:
descriptive introduction only
Melody Larson, author of the book Delighting the Soul, offers 20 discussion questions to be used by reading groups and book clubs wishing to gather together for self-discovery, growth, support, and dream manifesting!
Are you feeling drawn to delving deeper into your Soul Purpose? Are you ready for more joy? Are you ready to take the Law of Attraction to its highest use? Find each question listed under its own discussion section, and start posting your responses! Expect Melody to drop in once and a while to chat with you. :-)
You can access a book summary and a free excerpt of Delighting the Soul: Lessons on Life Purpose, Authenticity, & the Law of Attraction, or purchase the book, by visiting Melody's website:
http://www.delightingthesoul.com
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In chapter one the author states that Soul Purpose is twofold: the Soul's quest for growth and the gift of growth to others. Most authors only speak of the "gift" part of Soul Purpose. Why do you think she says growth is also part of it? How do you personally define the concept of Soul Purpose?
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Discuss the phrase "follow your bliss" as coined by Joseph Campbell. The author says, "In your pursuit of joy, you discover your mission." How do you think the pursuit of joy relates to Soul Purpose? Can you name some famous people who have clearly found their purpose by following their bliss? In what ways are they on purpose?
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In chapter 2 the author introduces us to The Path of Authenticity. What does she mean when she says that authenticity is about serving the wants and needs of the Soul instead of the wants and needs of the personality? What does living authentically mean to YOU?
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Share 5 concrete ways people can begin accepting themselves just as they are now instead of playing the "when/then" game (when I weigh less, then I'll be happy...for example) Share 1 intention you have to begin accepting yourself as you are now. Why? Because you are fabulous just as you are, right now!
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Discuss the relationship between fear, blame and power. Why do you believe choosing responsibility is key to reclaiming one's inner power?
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How does the term "selfishness" affect you? How do you react to the author's idea that you must become more selfish in order to become authentic? Has reading this book changed your ideas about selfishness? Why or why not?
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What is the difference between destructive and constructive selfishness? Can you come up with 3 examples of each?
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Brainstorm on as many ways as you can think of to become more positively selfish in your own life, given the demands of today's modern life.
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How does simplicity relate to authenticity? Do you agree that you have to first simplify your life in order to discover your true self? Why or why not?
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What does it mean to be internally validated as opposed to externally validated? How have you become more internally validated since reading Delighting the Soul?
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The author says, "Authenticity is about being a world maker, not a world dweller." Pick a famous 'world maker' and briefly describe how she or he has walked the full path of authenticity: A) self-acceptance B) responsibility C) selfishness D) self-healing E) compassion for self and others F) surrender to inner voice/higher self/Soul over ego/personality.
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In chapter 3 we are introduced to the 5 steps to manifesting: Desire, Imagination, Attention, Assumption, and Action. Regarding desire--it is as natural as breathing and we discover what we want by first experiencing the contrast of what we don't want. Why is contrast a positive aspect of life here on Earth?
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What is the key difference between daydreaming and imagining? Why is imagining your desire as if it is already happening to you so important?
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The author says that attention should be focused not on outward circumstances, but on our own inner vibrational/emotional state. What does this mean?
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What situations, circumstances, or people do you allow to affect your mood? What could you do now to begin improving your own vibrational state? Examples will help others!
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When discussind assumption, the author says, "We do not manifest what we want, we manifest what we believe we deserve." Do you agree? Why or why not?
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Discuss the roles of faith and gratitude in the manifesting process.
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What does the author mean by "effortless action"? Have you ever experienced a time of inspired, effortless action in your own life? Did it help you manifest a desire faster or with more ease?
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The author says that the Universe responds to and rewards persistence. Do you agree? Do you believe this supports, or contradicts, your understanding of how the Law of Attraction works?
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"You are never given a desire without your ability to achieve it." How has Delighting the Soul changed your concept of yourself? How have your dreams and desires changed since reading it? What is one JOYFUL DESIRE that you will now commit to manifesting into your own life? And, if you want to share, do you have an inkling of what YOUR Soul Purpose might be for this lifetime???
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