Have you ever had a small idea or thought that came to you out of the blue, potentially life-changing, but you’re not sure what to do with it? What if it’s a crazy idea or something so unexpected that you think you shouldn’t pursue it? What’s the first thing you should do? Let me share some ideas.
I firmly believe that you can have purpose and ambition, and they can coexist beautifully. Sometimes, those out-of-the-blue ideas are your intuition leading you to a new path.
There’s a word for that little thought, inclination, or idea you have.
It is called a Velle.
A velle is an idea that you weren’t expecting. It’s the one that creeps into your head when you’re caught up in watching, reading, or doing something, and you get that “Oh my goodness, it would be so cool if…” feeling.
When you get that feeling, spend some time with it.
When you experience a velle, the first thing I suggest is to give it room to breathe. Grant yourself permission to explore it. Breathe energy into it by asking yourself:
- “What would that look like?”
- “What could I do if I did that?”
- “And then what?”
Play in the possibilities
Allow room for hope by journaling, either with a notebook or on your phone. Don’t strive for perfection. Let your thoughts flow and play in the what-ifs.
A velle is often inspired and felt in your gut or wherever you feel ideas emerging. Make room for mindfulness to flow through you. Connect to your higher self and tune into your intuition.
The next phase is Volition.
Volition is when you decide to act on something. It’s not the action you take but the decision to take action.
Between Velle and Volition is a beautiful space for growth.
Allow space for your dreams to grow. For example, if you’re dreaming of a new home, sketch out the floor plan and choose paint colors. Many people have an idea or inclination and immediately reject it. Instead, embrace the excitement and joy of possibilities.
Dreaming of ideas or hopes brings joy, so explore the space between velle and volition.
Though you may decide not to pursue some ideas, why not gift yourself the chance to play in the possibilities and see what might come from them?
Maybe the original thought isn’t the final goal, but it could be the spark that leads to amazing results.
Take the time to dream. There’s so much stillness available in people’s lives right now. Why not pause your thoughts and play with ideas instead of dismissing them?
What if you nurtured your little velle with love, life, and possibility?
What are those inclinations for you? Give yourself the space to explore them.
Now is the perfect time to play in the possibilities of what could be!
Listen to the whispers of your velle. Lean into them and play in the space between velle and volition.
After you’ve made your decision, you can create your action plan, but first, immerse yourself in the possibilities.
Engage all your senses:
- What will it look like?
- What will it smell like?
- What will you taste as you’re doing it?
Allow yourself to be immersed in the awesomeness of playing with possibilities.
Schedule time for dreaming, plotting, and deciding. Ask yourself:
- “Then what?”
- “What can I do now?”
- “And after that?”
Give yourself space to grow your thoughts, ideas, wants, wishes, and velles.
Connecting with yourself is a great gift. Take time to pause and truly listen to your desires.
I hope that you take time to take care of yourself and your, wants, thoughts, and ideas, as you’re so busy taking care of everybody else.
Let me know how you do – I’d love to cheer you on.
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The song I use in this video is called Morning Joe, it’s provided, with permission, by Patino.
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