If you’ve been following my journey, you may remember how I turned down a book deal in January of this year because the deal just didn’t value how much I’m worth. (You can read the whole painful story here.) Then my agent and I broke up over it (though we decided to break up and stay in love.) It was an act of courage to say no to the publisher. On one level, I felt confident I was making the right decision because every Sign from the Universe affirmed it.  But deep down, I was scared shitless. What if I never got another book deal? What if I really wasn't worth more? What would I do with my life? You know the drill. . .

As a doctor, I know it’s nearly impossible to find balance as a medical student and resident, so when I was asked to lead a webinar for medical students about finding balance during your medical training, I nearly choked on my green juice. What? Balance in medical school? Hogwash!

Almost exactly a year ago, a friend gave me the book The Answer, and it assigns one exercise, which the author recommends you practice every day. The exercise is to imagine your dream life, and then take time every day to close your eyes, be silent, and then visualize your dream life like a movie in your head.

It’s Not So Easy

Sounds simple, but it’s harder than you think. In order to be able to visualize, in great detail, the movie of your life, you have to be exceedingly clear on the life you’re longing to live. Most of us struggle with this part. What do we wish to achieve? How do we want to feel? What do we want our lives to be about? What’s our calling, our purpose, and how can we express it in such a way that brings us peace, balance, and joy? Who are we at our authentic core?

Pinkies, please welcome back the wise and wonderful Tara Sophia Mohr. Tara is a writer, coach and personal growth teacher who helps people connect with their own inner wisdom. For more of her brilliance, visit her blog Wise Living. Take it away, Tara!