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One of the most powerful questions you can ask is: What am I drawn to?

What makes you grin? Which colours make you feel up, or make you feel flat? What do you crave? What mysteries would you like to solve? And why?

Plenty of people are inspirationally challenged – not sure of what lights their fire, and wouldn’t know where to being to name their favourite this or that. Others are so selective about what floats their boat that not much new can get past their preferences. Whether you’re confused or particular, curiosity is a terrifically enriching quality.

What are three things – concepts or topics (not people) that you feel attracted to?

…the colour red, bookstores, vanilla, fast cars, democracy. And ask yourself what’s so interesting, or soothing, or sexy about the things tha tyou gravitate towards? Go with teh first thing that enters your mind, no matter how silly or grandiose it may seem.

Being aware of not only what we are attracted to, but why we’re attracted to it, gives us access to the most tender and creative places within ourselves.

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What repels you? Nosy neighbours. Organized religion? Bohemia? Modern design, or gold-gilded embellishments?

Knowing what does not work for you is a powerful tool for creating more of what does work for you. Measuring positive feelings against negative feelings is one of the constructive ways to use comparison, and it’s a great way to tune in to our deeper truth.

What are three to then things that creep you out, turn you off, or drive you nuts?

Now…ask yourself: why? Is it a past association, a physical sensation, or an unexamined story that you’ve been telling yourself? Is there anything on your “does not work for me” list that’s taking up too much space in  your life, or could be re-assessed and maybe even embraced by you?

Contrast is an excellent teacher.